Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. …

Barabbas was a notable prisoner, who was condemned to death by the Roman authorities during the time of Jesus’ trial by Pilate.

We really know almost nothing at all about this man personally. We don’t know his name, who he was, or his hometown.

Gamaliel was an influential Pharisee and an expert of the law in the Jewish religion during the days of the Apostolic Church.

Feb 4, 2018 · 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, …

Theophilus was the person for whom Luke originally wrote his two books: the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles.

The Penitent Thief on the Cross. The story of the thief on the cross is found in the following Bible verses: Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:32-43 and Mark 15:27.

The names of the twelve disciples of Jesus are Simon Peter, Andrew, James (the son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (the son of Alphaeus), …

Faithful men and women in the Bible looked forward to a heavenly home. Hebrews 11:13-16 says, “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were …

Jehovah Nissi. Jehovah Nissi means “The Lord Is My Banner.” This name for God appears in Exodus 17:15—the only place it occurs in the Bible.