Popular Christianity Q&A

I'm a new Christian, and I've always associated the word rapture with something romantic or earthly. Can you help me understand, why is the word rapture associated with the return of Jesus? What does it mean to experience the rapture the Bible talks about?

Dr. Roger explains the significance of the number 666 in Revelation.

Dear Roger, My husband and I would like to be cremated after our deaths. Is there scripture regarding our decision?

The following characteristics will help us define and recognize the nature of a cult.

It seems that all of us at one time or another ask the question, “Why am I here?” When I stand before Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ, I want to be sure that I understood clearly what He wanted me to do and carried out His calling.

Because children are gifts, we should not demand, nor should we reject, the blessing of children. We simply receive and steward their lives to the best of our ability.

The final third of every Gospel deals with one week in the life of Christ. I want to take us on a journey through the last week in Jesus’ life, so I have listed the major activities on each day.

What many of us may not know, especially if we are Protestant Christians, is that the tradition of eating fish instead of other meats on Fridays originates from a Catholic tradition.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live differently than the rest of the world. We are called to grace, not hate. We are called to love others – even those with whom we disagree.

The good news is that God will forgive our sins. In the early days, people sacrificed animals and did other rituals to make up for their wrongdoings, but these things had to be done over and over again, and they never fully made up for the wrong done. But when God sent his son, Jesus, and Jesus died on the cross for us, the Bible tells us we were saved.

Discover an overview of Orthodox history and beliefs from history to the present day. How did Orthodoxy begin and has it changed over time?

Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome.

Suicide is a tragedy for all involved. But it also goes against God's command not to kill, making it a sin. So does that mean that Christians who take their own lives are barred from eternity with Christ? Not at all.

If you are struggling with your identity or a decision and think maybe knowing more about your zodiac sign will provide some much-desired insight, think again. God is the one who made the stars in the first place, as well as each human being on this planet. Drawing closer to God is a far more reliable way to figure out who you are and decide what to do.

This profound question reveals a paradigm shift in perspective, moving from earthly grief to eternal hope. This article delves into the theological understanding of sin, death, and salvation through Christ, offering comfort and a redefined view of life's brevity in the face of eternity.