This disciple of John was an important leader in the early church. Read more about his life and faith. In the second and third chapters of the Book of Revelation, there are seven letters addressed to the “angel” of each of seven churches. The second letter is addressed to… Read More

Who ordered Jesus’ death? Why did he do it? Read more about Pontius Pilate’s life and legacy to find out. Pontius Pilate was governor (prefect) of Judea from A.D. 26 to 36, during the time that Tiberius was the Roman emperor (A.D. 14–37), and Herod Antipas was governor… Read More

What does God say about the poor in the Old and New Testaments? How should Christians approach the poor? Read more here. In the Bible, the “poor” refers to people whose lives are difficult (widows and orphans), people who have been displaced by war, and people who have nothing… Read More

Shepherds were important figures in the Old and New Testaments. David was a shepherd before he was king, and Jesus called himself a shepherd in the New Testament. Read more about the significance of shepherds in the Bible. In Jesus’ day, shepherds either wandered from place to place and… Read More

Solomon was a man of contradictions. He was full of wisdom, but sinned against God in his old age. Find out more about this king of Israel. Solomon, the tenth son of David and the second son he had by Bathsheba, became the third king of Israel in 970… Read More

Stoicism was a prominent philosophy in ancient Greece. In fact, Paul addressed Stoic thought in his speech on Mars Hill. Read more about this philosophical line of thought here. The great thinker and teacher named Zeno of Citium lived from 332 to 262 B.C. Most teachers of his day… Read More

In the New Testament, “saints” often referred to people of faith. Learn more about some these early pillars of the faith, who have encouraged people for centuries. Calendar of Saints and Feast Days The letters of the apostle Paul were written to the ‘saints” – one of several terms… Read More

Purity is a key theme throughout Scripture. The festival of Yom Kippur calls the people of Israel to recommit themselves to purity on an annual basis. Yom Kippur, the annual Day of Atonement, with its rich historical, liturgical, and theological traditions, has roots deep in the history of ancient… Read More

The first Hanukkah took place in the Intertestamental period during the rededication of the temple. Find out the history behind this holiday and how it factors into the history of the Jewish people. The Festival of Hanukkah commemorates a highly significant event in the history of ancient Israel. In… Read More

Unity is the first principle of Kwanzaa, but it is also an important characteristic for Christians. The first principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja (oo-MOE-jah) Unity – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Unity in Christ The writer of the Letter to the… Read More