by Ryan Nelson | Jul 6, 2020 | Bible topics
Paul’s missionary journeys helped spread the gospel throughout much of the ancient world. Over the course of his ministry, the Apostle Paul traveled more than 10,000 miles and established at least 14 churches. The Book of Acts records three separate missionary... 
by Ryan Nelson | Dec 17, 2019 | Bible characters
Sometime around 33 AD, Jesus Christ was crucified for claiming to be the son of God. Shortly after, his followers said he had been resurrected, and they began preaching the gospel. This simultaneously sparked the movement that became Christianity and made them targets... by Ryan Nelson | Sep 11, 2019 | Bible characters
James son of Alphaeus was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ. The New Testament only mentions him in the four lists of disciples, and always toward the end, indicating he was less important than the others. James son of Alphaeus is traditionally... by Ryan Nelson | Sep 10, 2019 | Bible characters
Jude the apostle, also referred to as Jude of James, Judas of James, Thaddeus, Judas Thaddeus, and Lebbaeus was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ. Some scholars believe he is the same person as Jude, brother of Jesus, who is traditionally regarded as... by Ryan Nelson | Sep 10, 2019 | Bible characters
Matthias the Apostle was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ. He’s the only disciple who wasn’t personally called by Jesus. Instead, the other disciples chose him to replace Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and died shortly after Jesus was crucified....
