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SURABAYA, Indonesia According to officials, Indonesian authorities detained a 19-year-old member of an Islamic extremist group and his parents last week, thwarting a plot to suicide bomb two churches. “The teenager, known only by his initials H.O.K., was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 31, at around 7:15 p.m. while he was traveling to dispose of evidence…
In response to terrorist attacks, a denomination in Plateau State, Nigeria, has closed seventy of its churches. The terrorists reportedly freed the kidnapped priest in the nation’s northwest on Sunday, July 7th, as per reports. He asserted that the December 2017 Christmas attacks had a profound effect on COCIN congregations. The Christmas attacks in December…
The contemporary acceptance and endorsement of homosexual marriage by some churches has sparked significant theological and moral debates. The heart of this debate is whether these churches can genuinely claim to know and follow God’s Holy Spirit. The biblical teachings on sin, holiness, and the character of God’s Spirit are highlighted in this article as…
Speaking in tongues, or glossolalia, is one of the most distinctive features of modern Pentecostal and charismatic churches. This phenomenon, often seen as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit, is rooted in biblical accounts, particularly in the New Testament. However, a detailed look at biblical precepts, particularly those the apostle Paul lays out in 1…
In recent years, several Christian denominations and churches have emerged that openly support and affirm the LGBTQ agenda. These churches not only accept but also officiate same-sex marriages and integrate LGBTQ-affirming practices into their doctrines. This shift represents a stark departure from traditional Biblical teachings, which unequivocally condemn homosexual acts as sinful. This essay examines…
The Apostle Paul’s Missionary Journeys and the Churches He Established Introduction The Apostle Paul, known as Saul of Tarsus, is one of the most influential figures in early Christianity. His missionary journeys across the Roman Empire significantly contributed to the spread of Christianity. Paul’s extensive travels, tireless preaching, and prolific writing helped establish numerous Christian…