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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.

Find Bible quotes about Holy Communion and its meaning for Christians. Learn the different practices of communion between the modern denominations of Christianity.

We've heard of spiritual gifts and visions, but is there such a thing as Christian mysticism? If so, what's it look like?

Is there more to following the fourth commandment than we think?

Explore the celebrations and traditions of Michaelmas on September 29th. Discover the history and meaning of Archangel Michael's feast day.

Still, while Halloween’s origins are Christian, as with many religious occasions, traditions over the years have commingled, and today’s Halloween seems to celebrate not only the departed saints — and souls — but also other customs, from the...

King Henry II and his archbishop Thomas Becket had conflicting ideas about how to run the church and state of England. So how did things escalate to Becket being killed?

You may not have known that Mary's husband Joseph was named a saint of both the Roman Catholic Church and other high church denominations. Here's what you need to know about St. Joseph and the example he provides for us today.

You may not have known that one of the most popular holidays of the year is named after a Christian martyr. So what exactly do we know about Saint Valentine?

Julian of Norwich did not travel much, but her writings changed Western Christianity.

The first scientific revolution to challenge the Christian faith is now a part of the worldview of virtually every Christian and non-Christian. At first, though, this new idea seemed to undermine the Christian view of the place of human beings in...

What drove Tyndale to sing “one note” all his life was the rock-solid conviction that all humans were in bondage to sin, blind, dead, damned, and helpless, and that God had acted in Christ to provide salvation by grace through faith.

All Saints Day commemorates the Christians who have gone before us. We hope that these All Saints Day prayers can help to honor the past Christians in your life.

The theology of Calvin informs the believer that one can find joy in suffering by resting in Jesus and His promise of eternal life. Calvin compares the trials and difficulties of the Christian’s life to the life of Christ.

Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Every year, my calendar reminds me that it is almost Palm Sunday. For many people, this day is the unofficial beginning of Spring Break, but it has a deeper significance for Christians.

The Anointing of the Sick is most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, this article explores the rite from the Catholic faith’s perspective. In Catholicism, the Anointing of the Sick is considered a sacrament and...

Jeremiah is famous for his biblical writings and ministry during some of the darkest times of Judah’s history. But he didn’t do it alone. Here's what we know about his servant, Baruch.

Triduum services are an important part of several denominations' Easter services, highlighting the final events of Holy Week.