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Getty Images Since the 14th century, Catholics have been celebrating the Sunday after Pentecost in honor of the Most Holy ...

Over 28,000 people were baptized at hundreds of gatherings across the United States on Pentecost Sunday as part of a ...

The gospel draws people to Christ; salvation is free but calls for full surrender, holiness, obedience, and a life ...

William F. Holland Jr. reflects on the Christian belief that while salvation is a free gift from God, living a life devoted ...

Randy McPheron’s return to the pastorate wasn’t something he expected. But since being called as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church last August, he has seen the ...

He said it was 'phenomenal'.

( NewsNation) — In a series of recent posts on social media, Justin Bieber is sharing his frustrations and struggles in life, but revealing he still remains a person of faith and a follower of Jesus ...

The Christian faith believes that God draws people to Himself when they hear the gospel message about how much He loves them.

The evangelical movement is in need of being “born again” and can start by abandoning its license to indulge immorality.

Crabtree assisted Kevin Hash, minister to students at Versailles Baptist, in baptizing some men. Emilio Zapata, minister to ...

In this way, Christ himself is the new wine. Nevertheless, Pentecost was not the first instance a crowd criticized the Eucharist. Instead of scoffing, many disciples “murmured” and “drew back and no ...