Why is Bom Jesus Basilica famous? Probably the most famous church in Goa and one of the most revered by Christians globally, the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa is famed for housing the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier. … The southern side of the basilica houses the chapel wherein are preserved … Read more
Which state is the buckle of the Bible Belt? Oklahoma is a religious state that one person I met described as “the belt buckle of the Bible Belt.” Where did the term Bible Belt come from? Origin of bible-belt The name is derived from the heavy emphasis on literal interpretations of the Bible in … Read more
What do the Bible say about being lukewarm? “Because you are lukewarm–neither hot nor cold–I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” This verse from Revelation 3 certainly must rank as one of the most misused in the Bible. What does the Bible say about being lukewarm KJV? Bible verses related to … Read more
What is the opposite spirit of jealousy? The word compersion is loosely defined as the opposite of jealousy. Instead of feeling upset or threatened when your partner romantically or sexually interacts with another person, you feel a sense of happiness for them. What is the positive opposite of jealousy? A rough approximation of compersion … Read more
What exactly is the Gospel? In Christianity, the gospel, or the Good News, is the news of the imminent coming of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15). … It perceives this as saving acts of God due to the work of Jesus on the cross and Jesus’ resurrection from the dead which bring reconciliation … Read more
What is the purpose of a coronation? A coronation is the ceremony when a new King (or Queen, let’s not be sexist) is officially installed. A coronation is usually quite glitzy and full of pomp. A coronation is the public handing over of title and powers to a new monarch. Other almost identical terms … Read more
What is restoration in God? To restore literally means to bring back, return, and recover, put back in order, and to adjust back together. The mercy and grace of God is what motivated Jesus to go to the cross, shed His blood, and rise again. It is through the cross and the resurrection that … Read more
What event marks the beginning of the Church’s work in the world? The event that marked the beginning of the Church’s mission on earth is Pentecost. What occasion is considered to be the birthday of the Church? Pentecost is a Christian holy day that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 50 days after … Read more
Which of the three kings gave which gift? The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn king. Gold, of course, was valuable as currency. Frankincense is a valuable perfume. Myrrh is a precious ointment often used in the burial process. What was frankincense and myrrh used for in the Bible? As … Read more
Does God say he wants us to be happy? God calls us to holiness, not to happiness. He wants us to honor Him with our daily choices and overall lifestyle. According to the Bible, there is right and wrong. And when something is wrong (or simply stupid), God says “don’t do it” – even … Read more