by Jeffrey Kranz | Jun 18, 2014 | Bible characters, Bible facts
“Satan” means “adversary,” and it’s the name we use for the devil, the adversary of God and His people. It’s an old name that comes straight from ancient Hebrew, the original Old Testament language. But Satan isn’t the only... by Jeffrey Kranz | May 1, 2014 | Bible characters
You’ve already seen the infographic on his older brother: now let’s get a closer look at the apostle John. John is one of those characters you hear from a lot in the Bible—he’s traditionally credited for writing five books of the New... by Jeffrey Kranz | Apr 23, 2014 | Bible characters
Some of the apostles get special attention in the gospels, and some get no story at all (we’re looking at you, Simon the Zealot). But a few of the twelve fall somewhere in the middle—Philip is a good example of an apostle that doesn’t get much face time,... by Jeffrey Kranz | Apr 18, 2014 | Bible facts
We all can name two Bible characters who return from the grave: Jesus and Lazarus. But the Bible lists 10 events in which the dead are raised (not counting the future resurrection). As I write this, Easter is upon us. As we remember Jesus’ resurrection and... by Jeffrey Kranz | Apr 12, 2014 | Bible characters
The apostle Andrew is a bit of a mystery: he’s Simon Peter’s brother, but he’s way, way in the background compared to his brother. I’m getting to know all 12 apostles a little better, and Andrew has been an interesting character to study....
