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Category: Doctrine
Among the various acts of Christian worship is a meaningful ceremony celebrating the sacrificial death…
What does the Bible say about marriage and divorce? The Bible records God consecrating marriage in the Garden of Eden. Under the Old Law, Moses permitted divorce and, at times, the practice of divorce was abused. By the first century, the institution of marriage was in real trouble among the Romans. Divorce was rampant. The Jews in Jesus’s day believed the Bible taught a no-fault divorce. Jesus narrowed the scope significantly, restoring marriage and divorce to their proper place.
It is a common practice among many groups today to perform a collection during the worship assembly. More often than not, this takes the form of a communal plate that is circulated among the attendees in the sight of all. Some groups are more discreet (a small box near an entrance or envelopes conveniently placed in the pew). Where did this practice come from?