Christian Living
Does Christianity approves of the Death Penalty?
Does Christianity approve of the death penalty, or is it against God’s will, considering that human life is in His hands, and He alone holds authority over life and death? Answer: Indeed, human life and death are in God’s hands. But God Himself is the one who commanded the death penalty for the murderer. After […]
Ten Messages from God to You
Message (1):Live in hope. Do not despair, no matter how difficult life becomes, no matter how complicated things may seem, even if it feels like the Lord has abandoned or forsaken you, even when everything appears dark and hopeless. Always have hope that God never leaves you. He loves you — whether you are righteous […]
What did God mean by the law of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” in the Old Testament? And how did Christ fulfill this law in the Gospel?
It is written in the Book of Exodus: “If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman, so that she gives birth prematurely, yet no harm follows, he shall surely be punished accordingly as the woman’s husband imposes on him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. But if any harm follows, then you shall […]
What is the History of the Accusation of Bible Corruption? (Its Origins, Causes, and the Christian Response)
The Accusation of the Bible’s Corruption A. Emergence of the Accusation:1. The accusation of the Bible’s corruption became especially prominent after the Prophet’s migration to Yathrib (now known as Medina)—that is, in the Medinan Qur’anic chapters—following the death of Waraqah ibn Nawfal. The accusation further developed during the third Islamic century (9th century AD), particularly […]
What is it the Divine Liturgy? And what is the nature of Communion?
▪ Why is it called the “Liturgy”? What does the word mean? In the Liturgy, we encounter Christ in a unique and sacred way. The word “Liturgy” refers to the sanctification of the soul through divine sacraments (the Body and Blood). That is why the priest says, “The Holies for the holy.” ⸻ ▪ The […]
when and how the Bible was divided into Chapters and Verses?
The division of the books of the Bible into chapters and verses was introduced in translations to facilitate understanding. Originally, the books of the Bible were not divided into chapters or verses; each book was a continuous text from beginning to end. There were no punctuation marks between sentences—no periods, and even the words were […]
What are “the Four Functions of the Church”
By the departed H.G.Bishop Bemin. The Four Functions of the Church are: Liturgia – Koinonia – Diakonia – Martyria The functions of the Church are summarized in these four key terms:1. Liturgia (Worship)2. Koinonia (Fellowship)3. Diakonia (Service)4. Martyria (Witness) Each of these expresses a complete aspect of church life and reflects the life of the […]
How to confess our sins?
When we want to build a good house, we carefully search for a skilled and reputable engineer. Likewise, when we aim to construct a heavenly home (a sanctified palace for ourselves to dwell in with Christ), we must diligently seek a spiritual father and guide in whom we have confidence, particularly in his spirituality. After […]
What is the meaning of the reception Hymns we sing in the Church?
The Coptic Church abounds in hymns specifically dedicated to be sung in the presence of the fathers and during processions, and they are also chanted during various occasions. The church does not glorify or honor any individual, not even the Holy Virgin Mary or all the martyrs and saints, apart from Christ. Our glorification and […]
What is the meaning of Deliberate Sin?
1. Deliberate sin is one that a person commits with full awareness, desire, and will, not out of forgetfulness or a slip. + Its seriousness, compared to sin committed out of forgetfulness and weakness, was declared by the Lord in the past: [If a person sins unintentionally, they shall bring a sin offering… and it […]
Was the sin of Adam and Eve adultery?
This opinion likely stems from Origen, who exaggerated the method of symbolic interpretation. He attempted to make the symbol encompass everything, even the sin of Adam, and even the trees of the Garden of Eden. He claimed that the sin of Adam was adultery and supported his view with the following points: He said that […]
Why do we die if Christ has redeemed us from the punishment of sin, which is death?
Christ has saved us from spiritual death and moral death. If spiritual death is separation from God, the Apostle says, “We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son” (Romans 5:10). As for moral death, the Lord redeemed us from it by restoring us to our original rank. He restored to us the […]
Is the body the element of sin in man?
Is it the cause of all sin? And is it solely responsible for sins, so that we can call it the “body of sin”? Does it sin alone, while the soul is unjustly blamed, as it “lusts against the body” (Galatians 5:17)? And if that is the case, why did God create the body? If […]
Why Can’t I Confess Directly to God?
And what should I do if there is a particular sin that I find difficult to confess to my priest? Firstly, we do not confess to the priest; rather, we confess to God in the presence of the priest. From the mouth of the priest, we hear the voice of God saying to us, “Now […]
Are Adam and Christ similar since both are without a Father?
The objection states: “Eve had no mother, Adam had no father, and Christ had no father. Therefore, Christ’s birth is not miraculous, as both Adam and Eve preceded him. Adam was born without a father or mother, Eve was born from a father without a mother, and Christ was born from a mother without a […]
