What is heaven and where is it mentioned in the Bible? Learn about how God progressively revealed the concept of heaven in Scripture. The ancient Hebrews spoke of heaven as a great ocean in the sky. A dome was said to cover the earth and kept back the heavenly… Read More

Abraham first appears in Genesis 11, but his legacy lasts throughout the New Testament. Find out who Abraham was and what role he played in biblical history. Who was Abraham and why was he important? Find out now. The list of the descendants of Noah’s sons comes to an… Read More

Before the Fall, Adam walked with God, named the animals and lived in the Garden of Eden. Read about the significance of Adam in God’s plan for the world. In Genesis 2 – 3, God creates the first human being, Adam, in the garden of Eden from the dust… Read More

He was an early church father and a contemporary of the apostle John. But what did Clement do and why is he important? Find out now. Clement of Rome is one of the earliest apostolic fathers of the Church. He lived during the time immediately after the apostles of… Read More

David was a man of many talents: he wrote poetry, slew giants, and governed Israel. Read about how David shaped the kingdom of Israel and figured into the larger plan of salvation. David ruled Israel from about 1010 to 970 B.C. David was a military hero (1 Samuel 17:41-54; 18:6-7),… Read More

Injustice happens, wrongs occur, enemies are made. What does the Bible say about enemies? Check it out here. It is clear from the very beginning of Psalms that both God and God’s people have enemies. In Psalm 1, they are called “sinners” (Ps 1.1,5) and “the wicked” (Ps 1.6). Read More

Immigration is not a new issue. Abraham, the Old Testament patriarch, left his homeland and moved to a new land in Genesis 12. Check out what else the Bible says about foreigners. Genesis tells the story of Abraham and Sarah who left their country in the East to live… Read More

The Bible has lots of names. Read about the importance of genealogies in the Bible, including the history that they record and the connections they make. People in ancient Israel placed great importance on who their family’s ancestors were. The Bible includes family lists (genealogies) in order to show… Read More

Gentiles were people outside the nation of Israel. What is their role in the kingdom of God? How did their status change with the coming of Jesus? Find out here The English word gentile comes from the Latin word for “people.” In the Bible, Gentiles are all the peoples… Read More

Although he is most famous for his attempt to kill the baby Jesus, Herod the Great made many decisions that shaped the landscape of ancient Palestine. Herod the Great was the ruler of Judea (including Samaria and Galilee) from about 37 B.C. until his death in 4 B.C. Herod’s… Read More