Category: Bible Study

What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?

Antioch in the Bible is the name of two New Testament cities: Pisidian Antioch and Syrian Antioch. Antioch of Syria, also known as Antioch on the Orontes River, was the third-largest city in the Roman Empire. Only Rome in Italy and Alexandria in Egypt were larger. Syrian Antioch (current-day Antakya, Turkey) was situated on the… Continue reading What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?

How long was Job’s suffering?

Answer: The patience of Job is remarkable. James 5:11 speaks of Job’s endurance in his affliction: “You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.” The words perseverance and finally might seem to suggest a long period of time, but the fact is that the Bible does not specify how long Job suffered. We know that Job suffered for… Continue reading How long was Job’s suffering?

What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)?

In Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming Messiah, he says: “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;And the government will rest on His shoulders;And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). In a world filled with war and violence, it’s… Continue reading What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)?

The Importance of Saying AMEN

What does “Amen” mean?  The Hebrew word translated “amen” literally means “truly” or “so be it.” “Amen” is also found in the Greek New Testament and has the same meaning. Nearly half of the Old Testament uses of amen are found in the book of Deuteronomy. In each case, the people are responding to curses… Continue reading The Importance of Saying AMEN