Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines 'grateful to God for a miracle' in ...
WEBMar 3, 2024 · CORDOVA, Tenn. — Bellevue Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines reported major improvements with his cancer in a video posted Firday. In November 2023, Gaines shared with his congregation that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer, then in December shared that the cancer had spread to his lungs. On Friday, he said the cancer polyps in his lungs and the cancer in his rib were gone, according ...
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WEB3 days ago · CLAXTON, Ga. — Worship, praise and prayer rang out as usual on a recent Sunday at Eastside Baptist Church in Claxton, but with a big difference. The nearly 40 people in attendance in the church sanctuary lifted their voices in their native language – Creole. Georgia Baptist churches respond after deadly school shooting.
R.G. Lee – a peerless pulpiteer - The Christian Index
WEBJul 28, 2017 · R.G. Lee – a peerless pulpiteer. This is the second article in the series on great preachers of the past. In this installment we will take a brief look into the life of Dr. Robert Greene Lee (1886 – 1978), premier preacher and pastor of the 20th century. This series is provided so young pastors and laypersons can learn about our heritage ...
A personal look into the life and ministry of W.A. Criswell
WEBJul 14, 2017 · Mr. Pogue, owner of a Dallas commercial real estate company, was the close personal friend, partner in ministry, and confidant of Dr. Criswell, legendary pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. Dr. Criswell is remembered by many of us for his electric preaching style and frequently acknowledged as the greatest preacher of his generation.
Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · By 2050, that number will top 3.33 billion. Catholics remain the largest Christian group with almost 1.26 billion adherents, but the two fastest growing Christian groups around the world are evangelicals (1.8 percent growth rate) and charismatics (1.88 percent). The dramatic global growth for charismatic Christians is particularly noteworthy.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN INDEX. The Christian Index is the newspaper of the Georgia Baptist Convention, the largest religious group in the state with 1.4 million members. We’ve been reporting on stories of interest to Georgia Baptists since 1822. Founded in Washington, DC in 1822 by legendary …
Bible study: The empty tomb attests to Jesus' resurrection
WEBNov 20, 2023 · The empty tomb is the only evidence for the resurrection that the disciples of Jesus as well as the Jewish and Roman authorities could agree on. Jesus’ empty tomb attests to His resurrection. Jesus was crucified during the time of the sacrifices for the Jewish Passover. The beginning of a new day does not follow our reckoning of time.
Bible study: God's people pray in response to trials
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Later Church tradition says John Mark wrote down the memories of Peter. The believers gathered at Mary’s house were undoubtedly praying for Peter in prison as he faced probably martyrdom. Peter knocked on the door, and a servant girl named Rhoda answered the door. The individuals assembled in the …
Why and how does God discipline us? - The Christian Index
WEBJul 21, 2020 · The first question is easy to answer for it is spelled out in Proverbs 3:12: “God disciplines those He loves, just as a father, the son he delights in.”. He knows that we, like children, need to be disciplined by God our Father. Hebrews 12:3-11 quotes Prov. 3:11-12and explains why God disciplines us. Before we read Hebrews 12:3-11let’s ...
Our History - The Christian Index
WEB4 days ago · Our History Founded in Washington, DC in 1822 by legendary Baptist leader Luther Rice. The Christian Index is the nation’s oldest continuously published religious newspaper. Known briefly as The Columbian Star, the publication was a national effort to encourage support for the early missions endeavors of Rice’s friends like Adoniram and Ann Judson, and to promote the newly established ...