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The seventh commandment uses the word adultery, which we don’t hear much anymore. But as awkward as the discussion may be, it is one we need to have today: what does adultery mean?

John Knox lived in a fiery time of church splits and political debates over church doctrine. In this period we now call the Protestant Reformation, he essentially founded what we now know as Presbyterianism. What exactly did he contribute to this...

An early critic of the Catholic Church, Jerome of Prague paved the way for men like Martin Luther.

Just what does the third commandment mean when it says not to take the name of the Lord in vain?

You may associate veneration with praying for Catholic saints or remember it in the broader use as a word for "honor"... but did you know the Bible talks about it as something important?

St. Francis' Prayer of Peace is a timeless expression of humility, love, and service to others.

Scripture is the best yardstick against which to test itself, so if a passage is difficult, reading from a reliable alternative translation is often helpful if it does not subtract from, add to, or distort the inspired Word of God.

Scholasticism focuses on transmitting as much knowledge as possible in a way that the listener or reader can understand. So what makes it important today?

Joan of Arc was more than just a warrior. Her story combines devotion to God with political controversy, making her an unforgettable figure.

Thomas More lived in divisive times and found himself on the bad side of a powerful English king. How can his response inspire and teach us today?

The tradition of the Nativity has continued throughout human history because it enabled the Word of God to come alive to those who could not read the Bible for themselves, enthralled small children throughout the centuries, and it still inspires...

"Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee" may be one of the oldest hymns ever written, with roots in an important medieval Christian thinker. Here is what we know about him, and about who wrote the hymn we know today.

God desires marriage to be between two believers; this means a man and a woman who both have placed their faith in Christ and follow Him. It doesn't matter which denomination you are a part of. As long as you are both believers, dating and getting...

Just what does the Bible say about birth control? The answer may surprise you.

Spiritual gift abuse gets mentioned a lot when Christians discuss prophecy or other charismatic gifts, but can we misuse things like the gift of serving? If so, how do we avoid misusing them?

The Lord should be the priority in all Christian marriages. Marriage becomes holy matrimony when people focus on honoring God and serving the other person at the same time. A holy marriage can last a lifetime with God's grace and intentional...

How did Rowan Williams become not just the most important priest in the Church of England, but an inspiring example to Christians worldwide?

The main problem with belief in the immaculate conception surrounds the idea of Mary being conceived without sin. The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only human who will ever walk the earth without sin.

Sola Scriptura, translated as “Scripture alone,” is one of several Latin phrases that came to prominence during the Protestant Reformation. This idea asserts that the Bible alone should be treated as the ultimate and most trustworthy authority in...

Lent is not mentioned in the Bible, but rather started in the fourth century AD. Even though there is no explicit evidence of Lent in Scripture, many believers have tried to argue that Lent is based on Jesus’ temptation in the desert for 40 days.