The name Gaius (Γάϊος, Caius), which were a common Roman name, were mentioned five times in the New Testament, of three or four men. 1. In 1 Corinthians 1:14, a member of the Church of Corinth, baptized by St. Paul, who points out that in his case, as in the case of Crispus and in that of ‘the… Continue reading Who was Gaius in the Bible?
Category: Bible Q&As
What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
徒, a Chinese character, is combined with 彳 (walking) and 走 (running) and means disciples who walk and run together. Disciples are the people who follow the ‘Life of Jesus.’ Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:27 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
How did Jesus Gain Disciples?
Jesus didn’t say, “Just listen to me.” Instead, He said, “Come and see.” (John 1:38-39) Jesus showed them “where he stayed.” He invited them into his life and demonstrated the Gospel in action. This is how he won disciples over. Matthew 4:18-22 NIV18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two… Continue reading How did Jesus Gain Disciples?
How to have hope when everything is going wrong. Hopeless and Depressed? Here is the Story of Bartimaeus
This is a true story. Turn to Mark 10:46-52. If you look at the Bible, some people didn’t seem likely to receive salvation, but they received it. On the other hand, the people who seemed likely to be the first to receive salvation, did not. The teachers, scribes, and educated religious leaders in the days of Jesus… Continue reading How to have hope when everything is going wrong. Hopeless and Depressed? Here is the Story of Bartimaeus
What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Ephesians 6:14 NIV14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The belt of truth is the first piece of the “full armor of God” listed in Ephesians 6:10–17. In KJV it’s said “having your loins girt about with truth” (Ephesians 6:14 KJV) Having your… Continue reading What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Who was Jael in the Bible?
Jael or Yael ( יעל , ya‛ēl , “a wild or mountain goat,” as in Psalm 104:18) was a heroic woman mentioned in the Book of Judges Judges 4:17-22, 5:2-31. She is known for killing Sisera, the general of Canaanite King Jabin’s army. Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite ( Judges 4:11, 4:17 ). The Kenites were on friendly terms both with the Israelites ( Judges 1:16 )… Continue reading Who was Jael in the Bible?
Who was Ashtoreth in the Bible?
Ashtoreth (1 Kings 11:5) is the name of a goddess of the Sidonians (1 Kings 11:5; 1 Kings 11:33), but also of the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:10), whose worship was introduced among the Israelites during the period of the judges (Judges 2:13; 1 Samuel 7:4), was celebrated by Solomon himself (1 Kings 11:5), and was finally put down by… Continue reading Who was Ashtoreth in the Bible?
Who was Onesimus in the Bible?
Onesimus (Greek: Ὀνήσιμος, Onēsimos, meaning “useful”, “profitable”, “helpful”) was a slave who belonged to Philemon, a Christian leader and friend of the apostle Paul. With Paul in Rome Onesimus was a slave ( Philemon 1:16 ) belonging to Philemon who was a wealthy citizen of Colosse, and a prominent member of the church there. Onesimus was still a heathen when… Continue reading Who was Onesimus in the Bible?
What is the meaning of the Parable of Drawing in the Net (the Dragnet)?
Matthew 13:47-50 NIV“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. This is… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parable of Drawing in the Net (the Dragnet)?
Who was Miriam in the Bible?
Miriam (Hebrew: מִרְיָם Mīryām, ‘Rebellion’) is the older sister of Moses and Aaron, and daughter of Amram and Jochebed, of the tribe of Levi ( Numbers 26:59; comp. Micah 6:4). Most likely Miriam was the sister who watches over baby Moses among the bulrushes on the banks of the Nile. Their mother had hidden Moses in a basket on the river bank to protect him from Pharaoh’s decree to… Continue reading Who was Miriam in the Bible?