Faith Focus: Denominations & Church History

What is the difference between a denomination and a movement?

The church today is a tapestry of traditions, expressions of faith, and a diverse array of structures. Yet at the heart of this complexity lie two distinct—but sometimes overlapping—categories: denominations and movements. The understanding of […]

What is the difference between Protestantism and Evangelicalism?

In today’s Christian landscape, the terms Protestant and Evangelical are often used interchangeably. News headlines, church websites, and even believers themselves frequently blur the line between the two. But while they share many convictions, these […]

The Jesuits: Soldiers of the Cross or Agents of Compromise?

The name “Jesuit” often evokes strong responses. For some, it means elite education, global missions, and disciplined faith. For others, it brings suspicion of secret influence and spiritual compromise. But who were the Jesuits really […]

How Did Protestantism Spread Across Europe?

When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in 1517, few could have predicted that it would spark a religious revolution. What began as a call for reform […]

What is the Westminster Confession of Faith?

What does it mean to have a “confession of faith”? For many modern Christians, it may seem like an outdated relic — rigid, intellectual, even irrelevant. But for those who lived through the theological storms […]

Who Were the Puritans?

They wore plain clothes, spoke in solemn tones, and sought to build a society “to the glory of God.” To many, the Puritans are remembered as rigid moralists, joyless rule-makers, or the people who banned […]

What Is the Apostles’ Creed?

What do Christians really believe? With so many denominations, doctrines, and disagreements today, it’s a question that seems harder to answer than ever. And yet, for nearly two thousand years, countless believers across the globe […]

What is the Nicene Creed and why is it important?

Is it possible for one short statement to hold centuries of Christian faith together? For nearly 1,700 years, Christians around the world—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant alike—have recited the Nicene Creed as a unifying declaration of […]

What Was the Purpose of the Ecumenical Councils?

In the first centuries after Jesus’ resurrection, the Church exploded across the Roman Empire — yet it faced fiery persecution from without and fierce division from within. As the apostles died and false teachings spread, […]

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