Josh Benner

Tag: calendar

  • Pentecost Sunday and the birth of the Church

    Adapted from a piece published June 8, 2014 We all know that Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of Christ. And we know that Easter is the recognition of the persecution, execution, and resurrection of Jesus. But Pentecost Sunday is an annual event which is also of major significance. It is sometimes referred to…

  • Why Christians should care more about Pentecost Sunday

    We all know that Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of Christ. And we know that Easter is the recognition of the persecution, execution, and resurrection of Jesus. But Pentecost Sunday is an annual event which is also of major significance. It is sometimes referred to as the Church’s “birthday.” “Pentecost” comes from the…