First Appearance: A learned man, competent in the Scriptures. A – pol´os ( Ἀπολλώς , Apollō̇s , the short form of Apollonius): Apollos was a Jew of Alexandria ( Acts 18:24 ) who reached Ephesus in the summer of 54 ad, while Paul was on his third missionary journey, and there he “spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus” ( Acts 18:25 ).… Continue reading Who was Apollos in the Bible?
Category: Bible Q&As
Who was John Mark in the Bible?
Mark, John ( Ἰωάννης , Iōánnēs ) represents his Jewish, Mark ( Μάρκος , Márkos ) his Roman name. Mark is the author of the second Gospel, the son of Mary, Barnabas’ sister, who ministered to Christ, and whose house in Jerusalem was a place of resort for the disciples of Christ after the resurrection; accompanied Paul and his uncle on… Continue reading Who was John Mark in the Bible?
What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?
Answer: The Lord’s Prayer, recorded in Matthew 6, begins with “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). To hallow something is to make it holy or separate it or sanctify it. Jesus taught His followers to pray that God the Father would “hallow” His name. Significantly, this request comes first. It is of primary importance… Continue reading What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?
What Is an Apostle?
αποστολος , one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, commissioned by him to preach his Gospel, and propagate it to all parts of the earth. The word originally signifies a person delegated or sent; from αποστελλω , mitto; in which sense it occurs in Herodotus, and other profane authors.
What happened on the Mount of Olives?
The Mount of Olives, sometimes referred to as “Olivet” in the KJV (2 Samuel 15:30; Acts 1:12) or “the mount facing Jerusalem” (1 Kings 11:7), is a ridge running along the east side of Jerusalem, separated from the city walls by a ravine and the Brook Kidron. The Mount of Olives was the site of many… Continue reading What happened on the Mount of Olives?
Can a Christian be saved if he commits suicide?
Although everyone may have different views on the question of whether a Christian can be saved after suicide, we must formulate some important principles on which to base our study on this question. First, Christians should not commit suicide. The authority of life rests in the hands of God. He has arranged time for us… Continue reading Can a Christian be saved if he commits suicide?
How Far is “a Sabbath day’s Journey”? Acts 1:12
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. Acts 1:12 ESV For the Jew, the Sabbath was entirely a day of rest when all work was forbidden. A Sabbath day’s journey is how far a person can walk on a Sabbath without violating the Law. A… Continue reading How Far is “a Sabbath day’s Journey”? Acts 1:12
How many times did Jesus appear to people after his resurrection?
Acts 1:3 NIVAfter his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Jesus appeared to his disciples on several occasions over a period of forty days, but how many times to be… Continue reading How many times did Jesus appear to people after his resurrection?
Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Acts 14:8-12 NIV – In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!”… Continue reading Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
With only 50 odd words – or two verses – dedicated to her in the Bible, you could easily miss Phoebe in your reading of Romans. But that would be a shame. Although few words are given, the ones chosen reveal a woman of faith who served her church both spiritually and financially. Romans 16:1-2 says: “I commend… Continue reading Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?