What religion is Emmaus Church?
We are Christian and we are a church. Even though we are a non-denominational churchnon-denominational churchNondenominational Christianity (or non-denominational Christianity) consists of churches which typically distance themselves from the confessionalism or creedalism of other Christian communities by not formally aligning with a specific Christian denomination.https://en.wikipedia.org › Nondenominational_ChristianityNondenominational Christianity — Wikipedia, we are proud to be a part of the community of saints who have, throughout the centuries, made the commitment to follow wholeheartedly after Jesus in their time and place.
What does the Emmaus church believe?
We affirm that Jesus Christ is true God and true Man, having existed for all eternity, and having been born of a virgin. We affirm that Jesus Christ lived a perfect life and that he died on the cross as a substitute for sinners, as a sacrifice for sin, and as a propitiation of the wrath of God toward sinners.
What is Emmaus religion?
An Emmaus Group is for any person who has a desire to grow in faith and will commit to journeying together with their group for a year. A group can be made up of people at any level of spiritual maturity, from long-time, committed Catholics to those who are just beginning their spiritual journey with Jesus.
What is the purpose of Emmaus?
The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and place of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others.
What denomination is Emmaus Road?
Emmaus Road Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America, whose aim is to be "faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ." For more information about our beliefs, please visit our denominational website here.
What is Emmaus called today?
El Qubeibeh, as Emmaus is today known, is nestled into a terraced West Bank hillside about eight miles northwest of the modern boundaries of Jerusalem.
What is the Emmaus prayer?
Almighty Father, in your great mercy you gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and …
Who are the Emmaus group?
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a homelessness charity with a difference. We don't just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging. The first Emmaus opened in 1991 and there are now 30 communities, which is what we call our residential sites, spread across the UK.
What does Emmaus mean in English?
Bible Dictionaries — Easton's Bible Dictionary — Emmaus. Emmaus [N] [H] hot baths, a village "three-score furlongs" from jerusalem, where our Lord had an interview with two of his disciples on the day of his resurrection ( Luke 24:13 ).
How is Jesus linked to Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus® gets its name from the story in Luke 24:13-35, which provides the central image for the three-day experience and follow-up. Luke tells the story of that first Easter afternoon when the risen Christ appeared to the two disciples who were walking together along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus.