Before and After
The first chapter of the bible, first of two letters of Paul that addresses among other things spiritual gifts
Genesis 1 Corinthians
This denomination believe that speaking in tongues is evidence of Spirit-baptism (separate from water baptism)
Pentecostals
This Hebrew word carries idea of firmness, stability, and trustworthiness. At its most basic level it means “it is firm” or “may it be so” or “I agree”
Amen
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. [1 Corinthians]
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
This couple were wed in 2020 - in the mid of Covid!
Phil and Seilna
Sermon on the Mount Sinai
This denomination believes in Paedobaptism, and are named after its form of church government by representative assemblies of elders known as [presbyters]
Presbyterian
This Greek word is used in the New Testament to denote the highest form of love
Agape
When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” [Judges]
Judges 6:12
This person drinks 3 coffees a day, loves Winnie the Pooh, and favourite colour is purple
Malvin
Nadab and Abihu's bad offering in Leviticus 10; What James and John wanted to call down to destroy the unwelcome Samaritan village in Luke 9
Strange Fire from Heaven
This denomination believes in a governance structure of autonomy of the local church, controlled by the principles of the priesthood of all believers, the Lordship of Christ, the authority of the Scriptures and the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
Baptist
This Hebrew word carries idea of completeness, restoration, fullness, and peace. It signifies a condition where nothing broken remains unfixed.
Shalom
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. [Romans]
Romans 8:28
A married person with two children, this member's favourite worship song is "As the deer"
Lisa
The Christian's protection in Ephesians; What Paul says about the scriptures in 2nd Timothy
Armour of God Breathed
This denomination is a blend of Catholicism and certain reformation correctives to Catholic theology such as the primacy of Scripture and justification by faith
Anglicans
This Hebrew word means breath, but is also used to denote a person at the centre of their being and distinctiveness
Nephesh
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. [2 Corinthians]
2 Corinthians 12:9
This member's favourite fruit is pineapple
Sharnelle
Pillar of fire, pillar of ... [Exodus 13]; What Hebrews 12 describes us surrounded by
This group of believers believe in the Immaculate Conception, which is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception with the Lord Jesus.
Catholics
This Greek word used often in the New Testament means flesh, but specifically implies human nature with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions
Sarx
The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation. [Exodus]
Exodus 34:6 - 7
This member collects fridge magnets from every country they visit, does not like chocolate, and loves podcasts
Chi