Pastor and theologian John Piper has pushed back on the idea that Christians enter a state of unconscious “soul sleep” after death and stressed that instead, believers go immediately into the presence ...

Seven hundred years before Christ, the prophet Isaiah spoke of Him and His suffering. Isaiah was not a popular figure; he was not welcome in the world. But he spoke God’s truth. There are a few ...

The public is invited to attend the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ annual observance to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. “We warmly invite the public locally and worldwide to join us to commemorate Christ ...

Readings: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43 It is such a bald, uncompromising statement of sacred Scripture. God did not make death, Nor does he rejoice in the ...

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Even before the coming of Christ, a “third day” refrain runs through Scripture. If you were asked to summarize the gospel in one sentence, which passage might you choose? My guess is any shortlist of ...