When 16-year-old Zach Nawyn-Hellinga stood before the congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Okemos in January, he wasn’t ...

Historians found that, in ancient times, the complex was "transformed" into a church. "[It] contained ... "The rite of baptism, which in larger basins involved a full immersion of the believer, ...

Baptism primarily signifies integration into the Church: It is through it that an individual becomes a Christian. Through this rite, it is also considered that the Christian is cleansed of sin ...

The early Church Fathers consistently affirmed the Catholic (and scriptural) belief about baptism, viewing it as a sacrament for the remission of sins and the regeneration of the soul. I aim to ...

The church is alive and well, the Spirit of God is on the move, and the gospel of Jesus Christ is still changing lives as it has for thousands of years." This beach baptism stands as one of the ...

A depiction of the Baptism of the Lord is prominently placed in the new Church of the Baptism in Jordan. (photo: Courtesy of Father John D’Orazio) Solène Tadié World January 10, 2025 BETHANY ...