Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That… Continue reading What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?
Category: Bible Q&As
Who was Philip the Evangelist in the Bible?
‘Philip the Evangelist,’ or ‘Philip one of the Seven,’ or ‘Philip the Deacon’ – these are the three names by which Philip is called, each of them intended to distinguish him from Philip the Apostle, with whom in both ancient and modern times he has often been confounded. Philip the evangelist was one of the seven men… Continue reading Who was Philip the Evangelist in the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. (Galatians 5:17–18) Along with many others in the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
Who Was Stephen in the Bible?
Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος Stéphanos, meaning “wreath, crown” and by extension “reward, honor, renown, fame”, often given as a title rather than as a name; c. 5 – c. 34 AD) is one of the seven first deacons, and the proto-martyr or first martyr of the Christian church. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit, strong in… Continue reading Who Was Stephen in the Bible?
What Amazed Jesus About the Centurion’s Faith?
For this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. “For I also am a man placed under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes,… Continue reading What Amazed Jesus About the Centurion’s Faith?
Who was Molech / Moloch in the Bible?
Molech (or Moloch, Milcom) was the national god of the Ammonites, whose land bordered Israel’s territory east of Jordan. A well known feature of the worship of Molech was the sacrifice of children by fire, a practice that in Israel carried the death penalty ( Leviticus 18:21; Leviticus 20:2-5; 2 Kings 23:10; Jeremiah 32:35). When Solomon married an Ammonite wife,… Continue reading Who was Molech / Moloch in the Bible?
Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Timothy (Tĭm’O-Thy, Τιμόθεος, Honoring God), also called Timotheus, was one of the best known of Paul’s companions and fellow-laborers. He was of Derbe or Lystra, both cities of Lycaonia (Acts 16:1, 14:6). His father was a Greek, but his mother a Jewess (2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15). The instructions and prayers of his pious mother and grandmother,… Continue reading Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Who was Abaddon / Apollyon in the Bible?
Abaddon, or Apollyon ( A-Bâd’Dŏn or A-Pŏl’Yŏn ). The former name is Hebrew and the latter Greek, and both signify The Destroyer. The word is only found in the New Testament in Revelation 9:11. Revelation 9:11 KJVAnd they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek… Continue reading Who was Abaddon / Apollyon in the Bible?
What does the Bible teach about election?
Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God.… Continue reading What does the Bible teach about election?
Who was Theophilus in the Bible?
The name Theophilus were mentioned only in two verses in the Bible, Luke 1:3 and Acts 1:1. Luke 1:3 NIV: With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, Acts 1:1 NIV: In my former book, Theophilus, I… Continue reading Who was Theophilus in the Bible?