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On the list of Jesus’ followers, Matthias falls in the “not known very well” list. Here is what the Bible tells us about this man who joined the disciples at an unexpected time.

Bar-Jesus (no relation) plays a key role in a story about Paul's early ministry.

Annas the former high priest was an important figure at the time of Jesus’ death. In fact, his actions play a key role in the trial and death of Jesus.

Who is the son of perdition mentioned in the King James Version of John 17:12? And what does perdition mean? Here's what the Bible has to say about this frightening figure and God's ultimate power over him.

 So, who is Theophilus in the Bible? What should Christians today know about this friend of Luke and “friend of God”?

As for the character of Abaddon, we only encounter this being in Revelation. He carries out his role during the fifth trumpet of destruction, as we mentioned above with the locusts. They swarm out of a seemingly bottomless pit.

As the early church began to share resources, a couple named Ananias and Sapphira tried to trick them. The results were deadly, and teach us something vital about honoring God.

With that lie, Satan led Eve and Adam to the fall of mankind. Lying is Satan’s primary weapon against us all. He uses this tactic to confuse us, leave us hopeless, and twist God’s Word. He wants us to doubt the goodness of God.

But the point here is that there will be a marked distinction between believers (wheat) and unbelievers (tares) and their eternal destiny. What, then, does the application look like for us today?

The story of Onesimus forces us to ask a tough question: does the Bible condone slavery? 

Let's uncover both Bible stories featuring men named Demetrius and discover what we can learn from their stories.

The one true God is the Creator of heaven and earth, the Savior of all, and the Life-Giver who alone is worthy to be praised. In time past, this true, living God revealed Himself as Yahweh, who is ultimately known in the name of Jesus Christ.

This means that Jesus is saying He and God are in unity. Rather than declaring they are the same being or person, Jesus is saying they are the same essence, the same power, the same nature, and have the same intentions.

Read the full Bible story of Easter describing the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ! Be encouraged in Christ's victory over death, restoring the world from death and sin.

What can we learn from the mysterious Old Testament figure named Qoheleth about living a good life?

If you are experiencing difficulty or find yourself in fear, perhaps Psalm 91 will speak to your heart, helping you remember what we all can trust in: God is with us, God takes care of us, and God will prevail.

There are not many angels named in the Bible. So what do we know about the angel called Gadreel?

As we take a closer look at this miracle, we will learn that it was more than just changing one liquid into another and that it signaled what was to come in Jesus' ministry.

Exploring Zephaniah’s writings, we learn much about God’s character and speaking truth during a chaotic time.

Elijah would bring the widow’s son back to life after he succumbed to illness. Various scriptural experts point out ways in which 1 Kings 17 foreshadows the ministry of Jesus over 800 years later.