Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. […]
For to us a child is born, to us a son is… Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6
What Is Orthodox Christianity? Beliefs, History, and Practices Explained
Orthodox Christianity, commonly known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, is one of the oldest continuous expressions of the Christian faith. Rooted directly in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, Orthodox Christianity emphasizes preserving the original beliefs, worship, and spiritual life of the early Christian Church. Today, Orthodox Christianity is practiced by millions of […]
What Does Apostolic Mean? Definition, History, and Christian Significance
Apostolic is a term commonly used in Christian theology to describe beliefs, teachings, and authority that trace back to the apostles of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the Greek word apostolos, meaning “one who is sent,” the term emphasizes mission, teaching, and continuity within the Christian faith. This article explains what apostolic means, where the concept […]
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to… Luke 2:11-14
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, […]
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch… Luke 2:8-11
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will […]
[The Birth of Jesus] In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree… Luke 2:1, 4-5
[The Birth of Jesus] In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. – Luke 2:1, 4-5
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most… Luke 1:76-78
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will […]
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has… Luke 1:68-70
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), – Luke 1:68-70
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared… Matthew 1:20-21
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are […]