Circumcision was first commanded by God to Abraham in Genesis 17:9–14. God established a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, saying, "This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among...
From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, casting out demons was a public and powerful demonstration of His authority. In Mark 1:23-26, “Now there was a man in their synamagog/">gogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out... But Jesus rebuked him,...
Priscilla, also referred to as Prisca, is introduced in Acts 18:2, where Paul meets her and her husband Aquila in Corinth. Scripture says, “And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife...
Polycarp was born between AD 69 and 70 to Christian parents and became a disciple of the Apostle John. This direct tutelage positioned him as a vital link between the apostolic era and subsequent generations. Irenaeus, his pupil, attested that Polycarp was...
Stephen was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. In Acts 6:5, when the early church needed men to serve, Stephen was among those chosen because he was “a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.” His life was marked by wisdom, power, and an undeniable...
The distinction between clean and unclean animals is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, beginning in Genesis and culminating in the New Testament. This study will walk through the Bible, tracing how God defined these categories and why they were...
The Septuagint (LXX) and the Masoretic Text (MT) represent two distinct traditions of the Old Testament. While many modern scholars and churches elevate the LXX, the Scriptures themselves, the apostles, and preserved Hebrew tradition affirm the Masoretic Text as...
The Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) are one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. These ancient manuscripts provide strong evidence that the Old Testament we have today, particularly as found in the Masoretic Text (MT), has been faithfully...
Jesus often used parables to reveal deep truths about the Kingdom of God, and one of the most powerful yet brief parables is that of the mustard seed. Though small in size, this seed grows into something unexpectedly great. Jesus used this imagery to describe how...
Throughout Scripture, the number twelve appears repeatedly, symbolizing divine authority, governance, and completeness. It is often associated with God’s people, His leadership structure, and His divine order. From the twelve tribes of Israel to the twelve...
