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Chaplain, accidental creator of Sherlock Holmes studies, mystery novelist, and Christian apologist - Ronald Knox did more by age 35 than most people do in a lifetime. Here is what you need to know about this surprising man and his legacy.

The split happened as to whether the Holy Spirit proceeded from just the Father or both the Father and the Son. The controversy, between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, mostly took place with the addition of “and the...

The celibate gay Christian movement teaches that same-sex attraction is not sinful so long as it is celibate. Is this biblical?

The virgin birth was important because the Son of God could not be born into sin. However, the importance of Mary’s virginity should not define a person’s worth. Every person’s worth is found in Christ alone who was born without sin to atone for...

Whether you say the Apostles' Creed as a prayer or as a public declaration of faith, it is a valuable guide to understanding what Christianity is all about.

Ephesians is clear as the way to salvation. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." – Ephesians 2:8-9

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?

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...