Christ Teachings

By IBTimes Staff Reporter August 25, 2011 10:32 AM EDT The Notorious "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz says he has no interest in getting out of prison since he has already been "freed" by Jesus Christ. In a letter written to Fox News

When you gave your life to Jesus Christ, God not only forgave your sins and gave you the gift of eternal life, but he also adopted you into his family. You are now his child forever — along with every other person who's trusted Christ as their Lord

The Bible expects society to respond to the needs of the indigent. Tithes were to be given to the Levites and the Priests-Kohanim – remember that they were the landless ministers of the Temple and teachers of Torah, so their gifts could be seen today

25, 2011 Conservative Christian radio & television evangelist Glenn Beck hosts a rally near the Western Wall, on August 24, 2011 in Jerusalem's Old City, Israel. Back in Cincinnati, Hugh Gallagher runs a company that makes u-bolts for trailers.

David Berkowitz, who murdered six people in the 1970s, says he has “no interest” in parole because Jesus has already made him a “free man.” (via FOX) Known as “Son of Sam,” Berkowitz went on a yearlong killing spree in New York starting in 1976,

When you gave your life to Jesus Christ, God not only forgave your sins and gave you the gift of eternal life, but he also adopted you into his family. You are now his child forever — along with every other person who's trusted Christ as their Lord

On the other hand, creationists read the Bible in an overly literal way. The scientific theory of evolution deals with the origins of the present-day species of living things from older, different species. It does not deal with the origins of the

By IBTimes Staff Reporter August 25, 2011 10:32 AM EDT The Notorious "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz says he has no interest in getting out of prison since he has already been "freed" by Jesus Christ. In a letter written to Fox News

So little is really known about this elderly soldier, but at least the Good Book that the Bible Society of Richland County gave him and his fellow recruits in the summer of 1861 is back home. Fern Roseman, of Northbrook, Ill., delivered it to the

Based on his friendship with a certain wealthy man, I think Jesus would approve of Buffett's witness. While Jesus befriended the poor, the sick, the sad and the despised, occasionally his message would rub off on the well off.

With only three months of filming left for "The Dark Knight Rises," the world is Christian Bale's oyster. The Oscar-winning actor currently doesn't have any films lined up once the final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman movies wraps,

On the other hand, creationists read the Bible in an overly literal way. The scientific theory of evolution deals with the origins of the present-day species of living things from older, different species. It does not deal with the origins of the

Although the tremor lasted for just a few moments Tuesday afternoon, damage prompted a Fells Point church to relocate services. State inspectors were busy assessing roads and bridges as the region braced for the predicted weekend effects of Hurricane

Photo from Doan's camera Jane Fonda, 73, Breezed (she copped a '74 Oscar for Bree Daniels in Klute) into Berkeley last Wednesday evening to plug her new book, "Prime Time," at the First Congregational Church in the heart of South side's Jesus Jungle.

So, even before we address the question of evolution vs. creationism, we may have to decide on which creation story – not only in the Bible, but in the stories of many religious traditions! Was the world created by Gd's hurling words into a void?

The couple requested a God-honoring, Christ-centered ceremony and gave me the freedom to share a message that upholds God's perspective on love that leads to a great marriage. This is what I wish for Kim and Kris in their marriage, and for every

For non-sentimentalists, Posada's continued presence in the lineup blocks Jesus Montero, the latest gem from the Yankees farm system and the best hitting prospect in the organization. Why play the struggling old man (.241/.321/.386), when the kid seems

So, even before we address the question of evolution vs. creationism, we may have to decide on which creation story – not only in the Bible, but in the stories of many religious traditions! Was the world created by Gd's hurling words into a void?

He went on to say: "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by 'religionists' but by Christians — not on religion but upon the gospel of Jesus Christ." "I have now disposed of all my property to my

BEIJING (AP) — A number of priests and laymen in China's underground Catholic church have been detained in the country's northwest in a struggle over the appointment of a new bishop, overseas reports said Wednesday. Catholic news agencies AsiaNews and

There will be registration for Sunday School at this time and a brunch will follow the service in our Fellowship Hall. We will welcome our old friends back after a wonderful summer and will be opening our doors to many new friends.

The PGA's Webb Simpson won his first title as a professional golfer Sunday, and he says it was Jesus Christ's presence that got him through. "I'd be stupid not to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” he

Some of the formative moments in Christianity's history came in the four centuries after the deaths of Jesus' chosen apostles, as councils of Christians within the Roman Empire convened, trying to get a handle on Christian orthodoxy.

Coming up are auditions for several plays, including "Jesus Christ Superstar," "The Cocktail Hour," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "On Golden Pond." You'll also find there are classes and workshops for those just starting out, or for those who want to

Our Canadian culture may have known something of the Bible, God and Jesus Christ in years past. But things have changed. My parent's generation had many who did not believe in Jesus, but their parents had them go to church so they made their children

The 55-year-old leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, convicted to life plus 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old girl, is in protective custody at the Powledge

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A mayor is trying to ban Christian churches on streets with Islamic names, the latest attempt to block construction of a new parish in the world's largest Muslim-majority country. Critics say the proposal — however arbitrary

in this land standing on podiums espousing their individual religious beliefs as gospel for all of us takes me back to those days when priests and ministers led the assault on the indigenous people, using the Bible as a weapon of mass destruction.

The Washington Post took a close look this week at what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has done to "dominate what is arguably today's most important information source: the [Internet] search engine.

Throughout the weekend he called them to a deep, profound and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He spoke to them frankly about the challenges they face in a secularist age which is oppressed by the "dictatorship of relativism".

Then, in 2006, he traded in his BlackBerry and fancy suits for a Bible and clerical collar. "I felt very clearly that, 'It's time to answer this call,'" said Greene, who is now a reverend and dean of spiritual life at Episcopal High School in Bellaire,

All true, except that Jesus calls us to a different way of engaging in the politics of the day. My speaking for their fundamental right to be treated with dignity even if they might not choose to do the same OR would even want me to is not about them

Standard-Times file photos by Patrick Dove Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are escorted off a school bus at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Eldorado on April 5, 2008.

“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame with minds set on earthly things.

We must be clear, as Jesus was, that we risk personal losses out of radical love for God, and not out of a deep-seated hatred for ourselves. By Alyce M. McKenzie, August 21, 2011 "Like" the Patheos Progressive Christian Page on Facebook to receive

Ivan De Jesus Jr. hammered a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the Albuquerque Isotopes (65-63) a dramatic, 6-5 walk-off win over the Memphis Redbirds (66-61) on a sensational Saturday night at Isotopes Park. The thrilling walk-off shot

The Washington Post took a close look this week at what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has done to "dominate what is arguably today's most important information source: the [Internet] search engine.

This is Michael's second week at “Faithful and True – Atlanta” a 16-week counseling program that, like dozens of others like it around the country, combines traditional psychotherapy with the Bible in an attempt to treat addictive behavior.

Zachery Tims, the leader of New Destiny Christian Center in Florida, was found dead last Friday in a New York hotel room. By Jeff Kunerth, Orlando Sentinel In his eulogy for Pastor Zachery Tims on Saturday, mega-church evangelist TD Jakes compared the

Standard-Times file photos by Patrick Dove Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are escorted off a school bus at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Eldorado on April 5, 2008.

The Special Ministries at First Baptist Church of Brandon offer a fun time learning about the Bible at a Sunday school class in which special-needs children will feel at ease with others. By Kitt Amaritnant Erin Leigh runs under a parachute during

A court in central Russia has ruled that a painting of the Sermon on the Mount that features Mickey Mouse instead of Jesus Christ is extremist, the regional prosecutor's office said on Friday. Unless the Kaluga Region court's ruling is successfully

Sharing God's love and forgiveness through the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ. Seeing and dealing with how sin negatively affects people's lives. What is something about your work that people may not know? The heartaches, joys and preparation that a

Sharing God's love and forgiveness through the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ. Seeing and dealing with how sin negatively affects people's lives. What is something about your work that people may not know? The heartaches, joys and preparation that a

Bringing in approximately 10000 online participants, in addition to the many that attended in-house, Bruce Raley, director of leadership and evangelism at LifeWay says this year's Sunday School Leadership

Jammin' for Jesus: 6 pm Featuring various choirs, groups, praise dancers. Dr. Caryer D. Rector, speaker. Island Creek Baptist Church, Cowpens. Brotherhood prayer breakfast: 9 am The Rev. Kerwin Wray, speaker. Mikes Creek Baptist Church,

In the age of the Internet, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has found a way to dominate what is arguably today's most important information source: the search engine. Go behind the scenes with Elders David Liew and Gregg Karren,

Traveler Rest's Carlos Rosales (71) tries to stop Christ Church's Hunter Townes (17) during the Cavalier's season opener against the Devildogs. / Richard Shiro By Rudy Jones Christ Church kept its poise after turning the ball over on its first two

All true, except that Jesus calls us to a different way of engaging in the politics of the day. My speaking for their fundamental right to be treated with dignity even if they might not choose to do the same OR would even want me to is not about them

Some began this past week, some are heading off in the next few days, but it's "back to school" for the community. School supply lists have been checked, and many churches in Licking County report anxious requests for assistance in getting the full