Saint Hilda lived a life of faith rooted in Scripture. Learn how her dedication to God’s Word built up the church in England. The Saint Who United England’s Church Born into a noble family, Hilda studied with the monks sent by Augustine of Canterbury to the court of King… Read More

Thomas is most known for his disbelief; however, he also made an important statement of faith (John 20:28). Learn about the life and legacy of St. Thomas. The “Show-Me” Saint Thomas, a name meaning “twin,” was sometimes called by the Greek name Didymus which means the same thing. He… Read More

Although Andrew was the first disciple to follow Jesus, he is often overshadowed by the legacy of his brother, Peter. Read more about Andrew’s life and ministry. The “First-Called” Disciple Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus (John 1:40). Andrew, the Protokletos (Greek for “first called”), was a… Read More

Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is best known for his death. But he also lived an inspiring life of trust in Christ and dedication to the gospel. Read more about Stephen. The Martyr The story of St. Stephen can be found in Acts 6:1-8:3. He was one of the… Read More

John knew what it meant to follow Jesus. He witnessed the Transfiguration and stayed at the foot of the cross during Jesus’ crucifixion. Learn more John’s life of faith. The Favorite Disciple In the first century a.d., John was a very common Jewish name. It means “God is merciful”… Read More

This book didn’t make it into the New Testament canon. Find out why. The Epistle of Barnabas is sometimes found in the canonical listing of New Testament books. Origen even quotes it as Scripture in his Commentary on Romans (1.18). Subsequent history demonstrates that it ultimately was not considered… Read More

The twenty-seven books of the New Testament have brought the message of God’s love and salvation to countless individuals over the last 2,000 years. This article provides background on the writing and message of the New Testament. The “New Testament” is the second part of the Christian Bible. Read More

The early church did not have an official place to meet. Instead they met in the homes of local believers. Check out this chart of different house church leaders. The Greek word for “church” (ekklesia) means “assembly” or “gathering.” The first churches met in the homes of Christians to… Read More

Hebrews 11 is often mentioned as the “Faith Hall of Fame,” because it contains a list of the faithful throughout the Old Testament. Check out this list of these giants of faith and see where they appear in Scripture. PERSON DESCRIPTION ACT OF FAITH SCRIPTURE… Read More

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Christians around the world consider Easter to be a time of joy and celebration. Little girls and boys receive chocolate eggs and bunnies, while adults pick out their Sunday best – but what… Read More