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Jesus says: “I am He who searches the minds and hearts.” (Revelation 2:23). It is Jesus, and not the bible, that is the word of God. A definitive feature of the word of God is that it has and gives life. John says of the word: “In Him was life, and the life was the …
The Priest says: “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to His supper.” Together with the Priest, we pray: “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed.” What do they say during …
They’re called churches. As nonprofit “religious corporations” under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, churches enjoy a variety of legal benefits. What type of business organization is a church? The IRS automatically recognizes churches as 501(c) (3) charitable organizations if they meet the IRS requirements. What type of entity should a church be? Churches …
The use of spires, steeples and towers on Christian church buildings became a common element around the eighth century. Steeples symbolically pointed to heaven. Early towers in churches were also symbolic that the prayers of church members would ascend to heaven. What is the real meaning of the steeple? : a tall structure usually having …