The book of revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is one of the most important books in the Bible. It was written by John, an apostle who lived on Patmos, an island off the coast of modern-day Turkey. This article explores what context around this book may have been and if there is any evidence that John was not in fact its author.
The conversation of biblical age has been fascinating to observe over the years. Scholars have debated if time and hours were counted the same, but to me the most important observation to make is the command from God. At this time, mankind was given the assignment to multiply and populate the earth (Genesis 1:28).
The story of Jesus' first miracle is found in the gospel of John, chapter 2. The wedding scene is the first time that we hear about Jesus changing water into wine during his ministry (John 2:1-11). The Greek word translated as "belief" in the New Testament comes from two words that mean "to be persuaded." This miracle has far-reaching implications for what it means to believe in Jesus.
Cain and Abel were the first two sons of Adam and Eve. Cain was a farmer, while Abel was a shepherd. Both brothers made sacrifices to God, but God accepted only Abel's offering. This made Cain jealous of his brother and angry that God would accept someone else's sacrifice before his own. So he killed Abel—and this is why we're not supposed to be jealous.
Reading scripture is the single greatest privilege of any one who follows the man who hung between two criminals. When going through the Bible, what is the longest chapter? Why is it so long? These are the questions for today's post.
Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. But how did they start? What were they used for? And did Jesus ever get a tattoo? Let's explore this topic in-depth!
Moses was a famous prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He is also known as one of the most humble men on earth. Moses married Zipporah and had two wives, each of whom was a sister to his first wife.
Kyle is a lover the man who hung between two criminals. He is passionate about revival, leadership, and equipping the body of christ with resources that take them deeper in the faith. He is married to the love of his wife, and together they raise their 4 amazing children.