A Biblical History The Gospel according to John (Greek: Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ἰωάννην) is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. It is highly literary and symbolic. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows […]

“Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 The Purpose of God “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” Luke 4:43 The Greatest Commandment And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and […]

The Kingdom of God The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel. Mark 1:15 The Twelve Apostles He appointed the Twelve: To Simon, He gave the name Peter; and to James the son of Zebedee and to his brother John, He gave the name “Boanerges” (that is, “Sons of Thunder”); […]

The point of origin and central figure of the Christian faith is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Son of God. Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah prophesied in Hebrew Scripture, our Old Testament of the Bible. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Luke 2). St. Joseph took his wife Mary and the infant Jesus on the […]

Congratulations! If you are a new believer, you have just experienced the beginning of your new, eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10). Your sins have been forgiven and you have been given a fresh start (Romans 4:7). You have now been given inexpressible, glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8-9). In addition to the wonderful blessings of knowing Christ, you are probably thinking, […]

Missionaries ready to generously impregnate themselves with ‘the odor of the poor’ have become increasingly rare. Regaining the fundamental spirit of mission in order to reinvent missionary activity today has become more crucial than ever for the Church in Africa. The most essential aspect of the Church’s evangelizing activity is the announcement of the Good News to the poor. This […]

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