Sadducees is one of the three sects of Jewish philosophers, of which the Pharisees and the Essenes were the others, who had reached their highest state of prosperity about the commencement of the Christian era. Mentioned in the Bible The name The explanation of the name ‘Sadducee’ has long been a puzzle. Only two views… Continue reading Who were the Sadducees (Acts 4:1-2)?
What Does the Bible Say about Human Dignity?
Dignity talks about a man’s character. Today, a man’s popularity or importance are based on his outward appearance, his possessions, and his abilities. However, the Bible teaches that human dignity is more important than all these. Beauty fades, riches can get stolen, and abilities can be taken away by disabilities and injuries, but dignity remains.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Human Dignity?
What Happened in the Jerusalem Council and What was the meaning(Acts 15)?
In the earliest days of the Christian church, the church was comprised predominately of Jews. In Acts chapter 8 the gospel spread to the Samaritans (who were ethnically mixed Jews-Gentiles), and many Samaritans received Jesus Christ as Savior. In Acts chapter 10, the apostle Peter was the first to take the gospel specifically to the… Continue reading What Happened in the Jerusalem Council and What was the meaning(Acts 15)?
Why Are You So Afraid? – Matthew 8:26
He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matthew 8:26 NIV Jesus and his disciples were in a small boat crossing the Sea of Galilee when a sudden storm hit the lake, and waves began to… Continue reading Why Are You So Afraid? – Matthew 8:26
Unboxing God: Trusting the God of the Universe
“When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?“ Psalm 8:3-4 In the next few days of our Daily Bread, we will focus on… Continue reading Unboxing God: Trusting the God of the Universe
What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Prayer?
Throughout the Scriptures, God teaches that man cannot live without Him. Indeed, mankind may survive and exist, but true life can only be found in God. Once a person has believed in Christ as his Savior, he receives this promised life. And the lifeline of this life is prayer. Prayer is simply communication with God.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Prayer?
You Will Know The Truth, and The Truth Will Set You Free
Who was Apollos in the Bible?
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?
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Acts 2:2
Acts 2:2 KJVAnd suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
What Does the Bible Say About Promises of God?
Holding on to a promise is proportional to how you know the person who made the promise. The more you know about the person, the more you would believe he would fulfill his promises. However, it is slightly different with God. In the Scriptures, He often makes two kinds of promises – conditional and unconditional.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Promises of God?