The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient text. There are over 5,800 Greek manuscripts, along with 10,000+ Latin manuscripts and thousands of others in various languages such as Syriac, Coptic, and Armenian. The vast majority...
Before becoming Paul the Apostle, he was known as Saul of Tarsus, a devout Pharisee and a zealous persecutor of Christians. He was born in Tarsus, a major city of learning in Cilicia (Acts 22:3), and was educated under Gamaliel, one of the most respected Jewish...
John was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." He was the son of Zebedee and the brother of James. Together, they were known as the "Sons of Thunder," a name given to them by Jesus in Mark 3:17: "James the...
Taxes have always been a sore subject. Nobody likes paying them, and in Jesus’ time, they were more than just a financial burden; they were a symbol of oppression and betrayal. Some Jews, like the Zealots, refused to pay taxes to Rome, believing it was an act...
Codex Vaticanus is often hailed as one of the oldest and most reliable biblical manuscripts, yet it carries an air of mystery that raises significant concerns. Unlike many ancient manuscripts that have clear historical records, Vaticanus simply appears in the...
The gift of tongues is one of the most discussed and, at times, misunderstood spiritual gifts in the Bible. To fully understand its purpose and application, we must examine its occurrences in Scripture, the meaning of the word "tongues," and the guidelines for its...
Lydia is a fascinating figure in the New Testament, a woman whose faith, hospitality, and business acumen made her an integral part of the early Christian church. Though her mention in Scripture is brief, her account offers valuable insights into God’s work...
Timothy in the Early Church Timothy was one of Paul’s most trusted companions and spiritual sons in the faith. Paul first encountered Timothy in Lystra during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:1-3). Timothy’s mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois,...
The role of a pastor is one of the most crucial and sacred offices in the Church. It is not a position of personal ambition, but a calling from God, requiring specific qualifications, spiritual maturity, and an unwavering commitment to shepherding God’s...
In the New Testament, the breaking of physical chains from Paul serves as a powerful demons/">demonstration of God’s deliverance. While this was a historical and miraculous event, it also symbolizes the spiritual reality of being set free from the bondage...
