Category: Bible Study

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?

Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey

Apostle Paul’s second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22. It took place from 49 AD to 52 AD. The second missionary journey began with an unfortunate disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, which resulted in their separation, Barnabas going to the island of Cyprus, and Paul to the mainland. (Acts 15:36-40) The apostle chose as his… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey

Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10)

Matthew 6:10 Let your Kingdom come: Let your will be done, as in heaven, so also on earth. The phrase The Kingdom of God is characteristic of the whole New Testament. No phrase is used oftener in prayer and in preaching and in Christian literature. It is, therefore, of primary importance that we should be clear… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: God’s Kingdom And God’s Will (Matthew 6:10)

Lord’s Prayer Series: The Prayer For Reverence ( Matthew 6:9 Continued)

Matthew 6:9b: hallowed be your name. Is there, then, one word in English for giving to God the unique place which his nature and character demand? There is such a word, and the word is reverence. This petition is a prayer that we should be enabled to reverence God as God deserves to be reverenced.… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Prayer For Reverence ( Matthew 6:9 Continued)

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?

Lord’s Prayer Series: The Hallowing Of The Name

Matthew 6:9 Hallowed be your name. “Hallowed be Thy name”–it is probably true that of all the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer this is the one whose meaning we would find it most difficult to express. First, then, let us concentrate on the actual meaning of the words. The word which is translated hallowed is a… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Hallowing Of The Name

History and Significance of The City of Philippi in the Bible

Philippi was a city of Macedonia about nine miles from the sea, to the northwest of the island of Thasos, which is twelve miles distant from its port Neapolis, the modern Kavalla. It was named after Philip of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great), who conquered it about 356 BC and made it into one of one of… Continue reading History and Significance of The City of Philippi in the Bible

Lord’s Prayer Series: The Father In Heaven – Matthew 6:9

Matthew 6:9 Our Father in Heaven. It might well be said that the word Father used of God is a compact summary of the Christian faith. The great value of this word Father is that it settles all the relationships of this life. (i) It settles our relationship to the unseen world. Missionaries tell us that… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Father In Heaven – Matthew 6:9

Who was Silas in the Bible?

sı̄´las (Σίλας , Sı́las, contraction for Σιλουανός, Silouanós, Silvanus), was a leader of the church at Jerusalem, a prophet (Acts 15:22-32), a fellow missionary with Paul, and a “faithful brother” (1 Peter 5:12). His name from the Latin Sylva , “a wood,” implies he was a Hellenistic Jew. He was (Acts 16:37) a Roman citizen. Delegated by the Jerusalem council to accompany Paul… Continue reading Who was Silas in the Bible?