saintleonards Why did Jesus call Simon Peter the Rock? “I think that Jesus was telling Peter that he (Peter) was the rock because his name means ‘rock,’” says Hillary, 12. The rock upon which Jesus would build his church could refer to Peter, since Jesus changed Peter’s name to “petros” meaning “rock.” This would make … Read more
What does God says about eating? Proverbs 13:25 says a righteous man eats until his heart’s content or eats enough to satisfy his appetite. God’s desire is not for us to just eat enough to curb our appetite. He wants us to eat until our heart’s content, until our bellies are satisfied and full. … Read more
Which Bible translation is closest to the original? The English Bible Translation is known as the most accurate Bible version due to large number of excellent translations. How accurate is the Bible to the original? “ … the historical books of the Old Testament are as accurate historical documents as any that we have … Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about the body? 362). Thus, the Church teaches that a person can neither despise nor dispose of his or her bodily life, but must “regard [the] body as good and to hold it in honor since God has created it and will raise it up on the last … Read more
What does it mean to be clothed in scarlet? When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. … The specific reason she has no fear is because all her household “are clothed in scarlet” — suggesting everyone in her house was wearing red-dyed clothing. … Read more
What is the plan of salvation in the Bible? The plan of salvation is the fulness of the gospel. It includes the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and all the laws, ordinances, and doctrines of the gospel. Moral agency, the ability to choose and act for ourselves, is also essential in … Read more
What is remembered in the institution of the Holy Eucharist? The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest, and eventual crucifixion. At the meal Jesus ate bread and wine and instructed his disciples to do the same in memory of … Read more
What is the month of August dedicated to Catholic? The Catholic Church dedicates the month of August to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Immaculate Heart is often venerated together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus (the devotion we celebrate in June), and with good reason. What is August known for in Catholic Church? … Read more
Why did the Lutheran Church split from the Catholic Church? It was the year 1517 when the German monk Martin Luther pinned his 95 Theses to the door of his Catholic church, denouncing the Catholic sale of indulgences — pardons for sins — and questioning papal authority. That led to his excommunication and the … Read more
Are prophets and angels the same? Comparable to another major opinion, that prophets and messengers among humans rank above angels, but the ordinary human below an angel, while the messengers among angels rank higher than prophets. Which angel is known as the angel of mercy? Angel of Mercy, in the Islamic, Jewish and Christian … Read more