Church & Ministry

What Is the Laying On of Hands in the Bible?

The laying on of hands is placing your hands on someone while you bless, pray for healing, ask for the Spirit, or send them into ministry. The hand touches; God acts.
Is It a Sin to Leave Your Church?

Changing churches is not a sin in itself. Abandoning fellowship is (Hebrews 10:25). There are legitimate reasons to leave, such as false teaching or abuse, and how you leave matters.
What Does the Bible Say About Anointing with Oil?

The Bible uses oil as a sign: it set apart kings, priests and objects for God and, in the New Testament, accompanies prayer for the sick. The power is God's, not the oil's.
What Is the Lord's Supper (Communion)?

The Lord's Supper is the meal of bread and cup that Jesus instituted so the church remembers His death, shares in Christ and one another, and proclaims His return.
Can You Be a Christian Without Going to Church?

Yes: faith in Christ saves, not attendance. But the Bible does not offer the believer who chooses isolation as a model, and faith grows among God's people, even after a wound.
Should Christians observe Lent?

The Bible does not require any Christian to observe Lent: it neither commands nor forbids it. It can be a voluntary discipline, never a merit or a reason to judge a brother.
What Is the Role of Deacons in the Church?

Deacons are servants of the local church, of proven character (1 Timothy 3:8-13). The model of Acts 6:1-6 ties their service to practical needs so prayer and the Word stay central.
Should Christians Keep the Sabbath or Worship on Sunday?

Faithful Christians differ: most worship on Sunday, while Sabbatarians keep the Sabbath. The Bible does not make the day a condition of salvation, which comes by grace in Christ.
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?

The Bible does not command infant baptism. The New Testament presents baptism as a response of personal faith, yet faithful Christians have disagreed on this for centuries.
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

The Bible neither commands nor explicitly forbids an annual Christmas celebration. Honoring Christ, avoiding idolatry and acting with a clear conscience guide Christian reflection on the date.
Is there a biblical spiritual gifts list?

Yes. Scripture gives several overlapping lists of spiritual gifts, mainly in 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4. None of them is meant to be exhaustive.
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

The Bible never commands Christians to tithe exactly 10%, but it calls us to give generously, cheerfully, and proportionally as worship to God.
What does the Bible say about women pastors?

The Bible affirms women in countless ministries but is debated on the office of pastor-elder. Two faithful readings exist; both honor Scripture and women's gifts.