by Ryan Nelson | Mar 29, 2019 | Bible characters
Saint Luke, also known as Luke the Evangelist, is widely regarded as the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. He wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else—even the Apostle Paul. Luke wasn’t an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry, but he lived... by Ryan Nelson | Mar 4, 2019 | Bible characters
Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. He infamously betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, which lead to his death on the cross. Today, “Judas” is virtually synonymous for “traitor.” Among the disciples, Judas was the official treasurer, and he... by Ryan Nelson | Feb 28, 2019 | Bible characters
The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian church. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jews) during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the Roman empire. Paul... by Ryan Nelson | Feb 7, 2019 | Bible characters
Saint James, also known as the Apostle James or James the Greater, was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples. Along with his brother John and the Apostle Peter, James was a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and he witnessed major events the other disciples weren’t present... by Ryan Nelson | Sep 14, 2018 | Article
In 325 AD, Emperor Constantine invited every bishop in the church to gather in Nicaea and formally establish Christian doctrine. The goal was to unite the increasingly divided church with a set of beliefs its leaders agreed on and would hold each other accountable to....
