Posted on 07 June 2026
Bar Jesus, also known as Elymas, is mentioned in the Bible in Acts 13:6-12. This story takes place during Paul's first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by John Mark, were sent out from the church in Antioch to share the gospel message with …
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Posted on 30 May 2026
Aristarchus, a companion of the apostle Paul, played an important role in spreading the message of Christianity. In the book of Acts, we see Aristarchus mentioned during a riot in Ephesus. He and Gaius, described as "Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia," were seized by an angry …
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Posted on 27 May 2026
Archippus is mentioned in two New Testament books: Colossians 4:17 and Philemon 1:2. In his letter to Philemon, the apostle Paul refers to Archippus as a "fellow soldier." In Colossians 4:17, Paul urges his readers to deliver a message to Archippus, saying, "See …
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Posted on 26 May 2026
The question of whether the apostle Paul was married or not is one that has intrigued many believers throughout history. While the Bible does not explicitly state whether Paul was married, there are some clues that can be found in his writings and historical context.
Posted on 22 May 2026
The apostle Paul is sometimes accused of being a false prophet and not a true follower of Christ. This claim is often made by those who advocate for adherence to the Old Testament Law, such as the Hebrew roots movement. They argue that Paul's …
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Posted on 16 May 2026
The name Ananias appears in the New Testament book of Acts, and it refers to three different individuals. In this article, we will explore the stories and significance of each Ananias from a conservative Christian perspective.
In the early days of the Jerusalem …
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Posted on 11 May 2026
The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a cautionary tale found in the book of Acts, chapter 5. It takes place in the early days of the church in Jerusalem, where believers were united in heart and mind, sharing their possessions …
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Posted on 05 May 2026
The prophet Agabus is mentioned in two short passages in the Bible, providing us with limited information about him. In Acts 11:27–30, Agabus is described as one of several prophets who came from Jerusalem to Syrian Antioch, where Paul was ministering. As a prophet …
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Posted on 04 May 2026
Alexander the coppersmith, mentioned in the Bible, played a significant role in causing harm to Paul's ministry (2 Timothy 4:14). The term "coppersmith" is derived from the Greek word "chalkeus," which refers to a worker of metals. Translations of the …
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