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The Theology of the Cross: A Study of Mark 8:27-38
Read more: The Theology of the Cross: A Study of Mark 8:27-38He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” (Mark 8:29) Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus asked his disciples a simple question on the road to Caesarea Philippi. It was a simple question but the answer to that question changes everything. “Who do…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 3)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 3)Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.(John 20:30-31) Christ as Personified Truth…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 2)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 2)Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.”(John 8:50-51) The Judgment Through Truth On what testimony will the case against us be determined? In the days of Adam, the first man,…
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Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 1)
Read more: Truth & Post-Truth: Christians in a World of Alt-Truth (Part 1)Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:31-32) Truth and Post-Truth The question of truth is the most important part of human existence. Among all God’s…
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The Battle of Light and Darkness
Read more: The Battle of Light and DarknessMany religious traditions involved the dualistic battle between light and darkness. The Christian perspective deals with problem of evil and the human struggle for survival in an unique way. God reestablishes the communion with human beings in His own terms and His own time. The work of Jesus Christ is how the ultimate problem of…
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The Fast of Nineveh (3-Day Lent)
Read more: The Fast of Nineveh (3-Day Lent)Read the full article in the Tiqvah Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 4 (Oct – Dec 2024). Click this link to view The Fast of Nineveh, or the Three-Day Fast is a three-day observance in the Mar Thoma tradition, commemorating the events described in the Book of Jonah. This fast is traditionally observed from Monday to…
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A Branch from Jesse: A Christmas Prophecy Explained
Read more: A Branch from Jesse: A Christmas Prophecy ExplainedA shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. Isaiah 11:1 Who is Jesus and what is the meaning of Christmas? That is a question we often hear from the pulpit in the Christmas season. We may also wonder that ourselves when we think about how we…
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Christmas Traditions Explained – Caroling (Part 3)
Read more: Christmas Traditions Explained – Caroling (Part 3)Read the full article in the Tiqvah Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4 (Oct – Dec 2023). Click this link to view Christmas Caroling Music has been a staple of Christmas celebrations around the world. There are the solemn choirs at Kings College, Christmas songs filling the stores across America after Thanksgiving, or high-energy caroling rounds…
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Christmas Traditions Explained – Christmas Tree (Part 2)
Read more: Christmas Traditions Explained – Christmas Tree (Part 2)Read the full article in the Tiqvah Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4 (Oct – Dec 2023). Click this link to view The Christmas Tree Decorating a Christmas tree is a common tradition around the world now. It had its origins in Central Europe, where an evergreen tree, such as a pine tree is cut down…
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Christmas Traditions Explained (Part 1)
Read more: Christmas Traditions Explained (Part 1)Read the full article in the Tiqvah Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4 (Oct – Dec 2023). Click this link to view Introduction So where do the traditions of the Christmas season come from? Today, many people in the Mar Thoma parishes participate in a variety of cultural Christmas activities. In Kerala, some practices adopted from…
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