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WEBA personal tribute has been paid to one of England's most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. …. Christian Today is the UK's largest online Christian news provider, with the latest in-depth reports. Christian news, Updated daily.
What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost
WEBMay 24, 2015 · 4. Pentecost is the fulfilment of two promises. One promise is in the Old Testament – Joel 2:28, which says "I will pour out my Spirit on all people", and one in the New, where Jesus says he will send another Counsellor, the Spirit of truth (John 16: 5-15). 5. Modern day Pentecostals emphasise the gifts of the Spirit.
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WEBChristians asked to pray as Labour government prepares conversion therapy proposals. Staff writer | Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:59 BST. The Christian Institute has asked church leaders to put their congregations on 'prayer alert' as the Labour government prepares to publish draft legislation aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy.
Speaking in Tongues: Is it real? What does it mean? - Christian Today
WEBMar 15, 2018 · Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It was first mentioned in the Book of Acts Chapter 2 verses 4-6. The verses said: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
The 60 most influential Christians
WEBApr 4, 2012 · Premier's 60 most influential Christians are: Church. Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997) was a Roman Catholic nun originally from who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1950. For over 45 years, she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying, while guiding the Missionaries of Charity's expansion, first throughout India ...
John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism
WEBJul 23, 2023 · John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism. The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds Christians that they are surrounded by a great "cloud of witnesses." (NRSV) That "cloud" has continued to grow in size since then. In this monthly column we will be thinking about some of the people and …
The power of unity and why God calls us to be one - Christian Today
WEBMay 29, 2016 · The God we serve is a God of unity who desires that His church live in unity and harmony built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ. It is Jesus who draws us together and the power of the Holy Spirit that make our bond stronger. Churches today have a lot of values. Some churches value doctrine, political correctness, events, programmes ...
What is the Gospel of Thomas and why is it not in the Bible?
WEBApr 22, 2018 · The Gospel of Thomas, which is not included in the Bible, is a book that doesn't go with the other books of the Bible, particularly the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It brings with it a different message, and although it may sound like a legitimate piece of Biblical literature, curious minds will find that it really doesn't deserve ...
What does the woman with the alabaster jar teach us? - Christian …
WEBJan 6, 2018 · There's a famous woman in the Bible, albeit having her name kept unknown from readers. This woman, found in Luke 7:36-50, is the woman who brought an alabaster jar of fragrant oil to the Lord Jesus. Her story is one of the most powerful stories of repentance and forgiveness, one that shows the kind heart of …
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it? - Christian Today
WEBMay 28, 2023 · Pentecost is actually the Greek term used for the Jewish holiday 'Shavuot'. Using the Jewish calendar, Passover is followed by Shavuot, which was called the Feast of Weeks. In the Holy Land, it was the Harvest Festival for the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The Feast of Weeks was seven weeks. The Hebrew words for seven and week are related ...