Category: Bible Study

80 Names and Titles of Jesus Found In The Bible

1. Advocate,  1 John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2. Almighty,  Revelation 1:8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is… Continue reading 80 Names and Titles of Jesus Found In The Bible

Who was Elon, the Judge of Israel?

Elon (Hebrew: אֵילֹן‎ ʼĒlōn, “oak”), which also translated as “Ahialon” in other translations, was the eleventh of the Hebrew judges. He held office for ten years (Judges 12:11-12 ). Elon was a member of the Tribe of Zebulun. He was preceded by Ibzan of Bethlehem, and succeeded by Abdon of Ephraim. The whole period covered by their administration was twenty-five… Continue reading Who was Elon, the Judge of Israel?

Who was Ibzan of Bethlehem in the Bible?

Ib’zan (אבצן , ‘ibhcān,  to Shine, hence Illustrious;) was the tenth judge of Israel, one of the minor judges, following Jephthah. His account is recorded in Judges Judges 12:8-10. He came from Bethlehem, probably the Bethlehem in Zebulun ( Joshua 19:15 ), 7 miles northwest of Nazareth. He had 30 sons and 30 daughters an evidence of his social importance and arranged their marriages.… Continue reading Who was Ibzan of Bethlehem in the Bible?

What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean? Matthew 1:21

Matthew 1:21 ESVShe will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” The name that should be given: Thou shalt call his name Jesus, a Savior Jesus is the same name with Joshua, the termination only being changed, for the sake of conforming it to… Continue reading What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean? Matthew 1:21

John MacArthur: The Theology of Christmas (Philippians 2:5-11)

To put it mildly, Christmas is a little bit confusing to the watching world, I’m pretty sure. I never really get over that. Year after year, I’m struck by the paradoxes of Christmas, the strange juxtaposition of Christianity and a kind of carnival mentality, the humility and poverty of the stable confused with the wealth… Continue reading John MacArthur: The Theology of Christmas (Philippians 2:5-11)

Who was Herod in the Bible?

Several rulers bearing the name ‘Herod’ feature in the New Testament . Chief of these was Herod the Great, from whom the other Herods took their name. The prominence of the Herods had its origins in the confusion and corruption associated with Rome’s rise to power just before the opening of the New Testament era. Herod the… Continue reading Who was Herod in the Bible?

Simeon and Anna: How Did They Recognize Jesus the Messiah?

Luke 2:25-38 Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honor done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be stumbled at the meanness of his birth, angels then did him honor; and now, that we may not be offended at his being presented in the temple, like other children born in sin,… Continue reading Simeon and Anna: How Did They Recognize Jesus the Messiah?

What does it Mean “on earth peace, good will toward men”?

Luke 2:14 KJVGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. On earth peace – That is, the gospel will bring peace. The Savior was predicted as the Prince of peace, Isaiah 9:6. The world is at war with God; sinners are at enmity against their Maker and against each other. There… Continue reading What does it Mean “on earth peace, good will toward men”?