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Christian Theology
Where is Amenadiel in the Bible?

Where is Amenadiel in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Amenadiel is a figure from the DC comic Lucifer—a Neil Gaiman comic subsequently released as a 6-season television series in 2016. Amenadiel is portrayed as the older brother of Lucifer and the eldest of the angelic siblings, a...
Pastor vs. Priest: What are the differences?

Pastor vs. Priest: What are the differences?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Christianity is an ancient, widespread religion. Over the centuries, it has built up a wide variety of termss that can get confusing. There are pastors, bishops, ministers, deacons, vicars, cardinals, elders, and popes—to name ...
What is the sin of envy in the Seven Deadly Sins?

What is the sin of envy in the Seven Deadly Sins?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Some people think that envy as a sin is a silly idea. If you take envy to be seeing something you want and becoming motivated to get it, then envy is, in a certain sense, the entire basis for our economic framework in the moder...
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Life Questions
What does the Bible say about drugs, drinking, and smoking?

What does the Bible say about drugs, drinking, and smoking?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
It is common for people to wonder what the Bible says about drugs, drinking, or smoking. This curiosity can be helpful, because it points to the more important discussion of the nature of sin. Let's explore the issue of drinkin...
The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The Bible is not a single book. It’s a collection of books by many different authors across thousands of years. Where to begin reading, therefore, depends on your goals. If you’re a new reader of the Bible, I would suggest a re...
Was Sachiel in the Bible?

Was Sachiel in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
During the Medieval period there was a minority interest in producing grimoires, which were magical texts with instructions on how to do things like interact with various spiritual beings, performs spells, and create magical ob...
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Old Testament
Who was Amoz father of Isaiah in the Bible?

Who was Amoz father of Isaiah in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Who was Isaiah's father? Amoz is one of those Biblical figures connected to prominent people in the Bible, but whom we know very little about. He is explicitly mentioned only thirteen times, all in reference to Isaiah: “Isaiah,...
Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
If you’ve heard of the Book of Enoch, you probably know it’s very weird. It’s an ancient document that claims to be written by the great-grandfather of Noah, a mysterious man who is mentioned in the Bible as being “taken away” ...
Who was Tiras in the Bible?

Who was Tiras in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The book of Genesis describes the Great Flood that destroyed the Earth and the effect of that event on the world population. The story is that the race of mankind became corrupted after the fall of the angels, and that this cor...
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New Testament
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?

What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
What is the Antichrist? There is not a specific person with the title “The Antichrist” in the Bible. Instead, the term “antichrist” is used in the Bible to refer to anybody who opposes Christ. This is often surprising for peop...
The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

The Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Where in the Bible is the phrase, “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal”? It comes from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, verse 10:4. The passage in context is as follows: For though we walk in the flesh, we are...
What is the prayer to put on the full armor of God?

What is the prayer to put on the full armor of God?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians ends with a powerful chapter filled with memorable exhortations. Central to this passage is his long analogy about putting on “the armor of God,” in which he describes a variety of spiritual...
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