by Ryan Nelson | Aug 7, 2019 | Bible characters
Simon the Zealot is one of the most obscure apostles. He was one of the 12 main disciples of Jesus Christ, but he plays no particular role in the gospels and is only mentioned by name in lists of the apostles (Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:14-16, Acts 1:1-13).... 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 Jeffrey Kranz | Nov 30, 2018 | Bible facts
What is the deal with Matthew chapter one? Why would you begin the story of Jesus (and the entire New Testament) with a boring list of more than 40 names? Well, as is often the case with Scripture, there’s a lot bubbling below the surface—including a few... by Adrien Converse | Nov 28, 2018
People quote the Bible when they talk about politics, sex, money, and parenting. It’s one of the most significant books of all time. But although the Bible is an enormous book (about three times as long as Moby Dick), you’ve probably only heard snippets. A...
