Christian beliefs date back thousands of years before Christ. Many prophets predicted the coming of Christ, as written in multiple books of the Old Testament, according to Christian belief. Many theologians believe that Jesus was crucified between 30 and 33 AD The first Christians were Jews who came to believe Jesus was the Messiah. Gentiles … Continue reading Some Christian History you Don’t Know
Christians believe Jesus is the "Messiah" or savior of the world. They also believe that he is the son of God. Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem to Mary, a virgin at the time of conception, and Joseph, her husband. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told she would conceive a … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: SOME Truths about Jesus?
JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli archaeologists unveiled a rare collection of column heads from the First Temple period at the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem. These stone artifacts made of limestone are adorned with ornate carvings and date back to the time of the Judean kings. Experts believed they are remnants of a grand mansion that … Continue reading Archaeologist Discover Artifacts from First Temple in Jerusalem
Sixty-six percent of American Christians are white. Over half of Christians are married. Solomon wrote 3000 proverbs and 1005 songs (1 Kin 4:32). Christians have a life expectancy of between 71–75 years, which is ten years less than those who practice Judaism. Bethlehem means “house of bread.” Jesus loves you, accept Him today, tomorrow might … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW THAT: Solomon wrote 3000 Proverbs?
Jesus is mentioned more times in the Quran than Muhammad Gamaliel was Paul’s teacher (Acts 22:3). He was also an important member of the Sanhedrin (Acts 5:34). There are more than 316 000 missionaries worldwide If you wonder how Christianity has spread to all continents around the world, the answer is a mix of missionaries … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: Jesus is mentioned more times in the Quran than Muhammad
The last word in the Bible is Amen The first authorized Bible printed in English is the Great Bible of 1539. King Henry VIII of England declared that it should be read aloud during the church services in the Church of England. The Books of the Bible were written by approximately 40 men of diverse … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW : The number of Animals Mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible is the only book that has been translated into more than 3,300 languages, covering nearly 95 percent of the world’s population. As of 2017, the entire Bible is translated into 670 languages, giving nearly 5.4 billion people access to the entire Bible in their native language. The New Testament and some important parts … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW : Jerusalem at one time was called Jebus?
Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kin 11:3). Stephen was the 1st Christian martyr (Acts 6:7-8:2). James was the first apostle martyred (Acts 12:1-2). The name Jesus means “God Saves” According to the Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Jesus is the Greek translation of the Hebrew name Joshua, which means YAHWEH is salvation. Lamech was … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; The first person to commit polygamy in the Bible?
Manasseh was the longest reigning king at 55 years (2 Kin 21:1). Christ is an title, and not the last name of Jesus Jesus did not have a last name like we do now in the 21st century. Christ is not his last name, but a title that means “the anointed one”. Christ is actually … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; WHO SHUT THE ARK OF NOAH?
Today, 12th of March marks 22 year, Archbishop Benson Idahosa transit into glory. Here are some the things you need to know about this great man of God. He was born on 11th of September, 1938 and died on 12th of March, 1998 at the age of 59. He was popularly referred to as father … Continue reading Things you need to Know about Archbishop Benson Andrew Idahosa
King Herod may have killed between 7 and 20 children After the wise men failed to report back to him about Jesus’ birth, Herod the Great, king of Judea ordered to kill all the boys who were 2 years old or younger in the vicinity of Bethlehem. Experts estimate that between 7 and 20 children … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW THAT; The 1st left handed man, cats are never mentioned in the Bible
Christ is an title, and not the last name of Jesus Jesus did not have a last name like we do now in the 21st century. Christ is not his last name, but a title that means “the anointed one”. Christ is actually the Greek translation of the Hebrew word “Messiah The word “hate” is … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; HOW MANY TIMES THE WORD LOVE WAS USED IN THE BIBLE?
Lamech was the first person recorded in the Bible to commit polygamy (Gen 4:19). Noah’s Ark was 450′ long, 75′ wided, and 45′ high, and had 3 stories (Gen 6:15). The longest sentence in the Bible (KJV) is the genealogy of Jesus found in (Lk 3:23-38) (467 words!). The longest sentence in the Bible (KJV) … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW THAT: Noah’s Ark had Three Stories?
Goliath's armour weighed 125 pounds (1 Sam 17:5. There were not 3 wise men. The Bible actually doesn’t say how many Magi visited Jesus. Tradition just assumes there were three men because three types of gifts were given . All three gifts were significant and fit for a King. David is mentioned 1139 times in … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW THAT: Goliath’s armour weighed 125 pounds?
The word “testament” (Hebrew berîth, Greek (diatheke ), means “covenant.” The term “Old Testament” refers to the covenant which God entered into with Abraham and the people of Israel, and “New Testament” to the covenant God has entered into with believers through Christ. Othniel was the 1st judge of Israel (judge 3:9-10) All the books … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: The first Judge of Israel?
The first red-letter New Testament (i.e., words of Christ printed in red) was published in 1899 , and the first red-letter Bible followed two years later. The idea of printing the words of Christ in red originated with Lous Klopsch, editor of Christian Herald magazine, who got the idea after reading Jesus’ words, “This cup … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: THE SHORTEST REIGNING KING IN THE BIBLE?
Adam’s name is from the Hebrew word a da ma, which means “the ground. Longest word in the Bible (18 letters): Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isaiah 8:1) Words occurring only once in the Bible: eternity (Isaiah 57:15); grandmother (2 Timothy 1:5); gnat (Matthew 23:24) William Tyndale produced first printed edited of the New Testament in English. He was … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: The longest word in the Bible is “Mahershalalhashbaz (Isaiah 8:3)?
Longest chapter in the Bible: Psalm 119 Chapters that are most alike: 2 Kings 19 and Isaiah 37 The Old Testament took 20 times longer to write than the New Testament: While the Old Testament was written in over 1,000, the New Testament took approximately 50-75 years to write. In the Old Testament: 592,439 words … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: The Old Testament took 20 Times longer to write than the New Testament?
Shortest verse of the Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 1:25 Shortest verse of the New Testament: "Jesus wept." John 11:35; "Rejoice evermore" 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Longest verse in the Bible: Esther 8:9 The full Bible has been translated into 532 languages. It has been partially translated into 2,883 languages. There are more than 168,000 Bibles either … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: Verse containing all letters of the alphabet except “J”?
The word “bible” is from the Greek ta biblia, which means “the scrolls” or “the books.” The word is derived from the ancient city of Byblos, which was the official supplier of paper products to the ancient world. Old Testament: 23,214 verses New Testament: 7,959 verses Complete Bible: 31,173 verses There are many books written … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: The Bible says more than 3,000 times “thus saith the Lord.”?
Some of the “First” and “Second” books were divided after they were written If the books of 1 and 2 Kings were combined, they would be the longest book of the Bible. I bring that up because 1 & 2 Kings were originally written as one book. The same goes for 1 & 2 Samuel … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW THAT; There are 21 Dreams Recorded in the Bible?
Abraham had sons with some of his concubine too. Genesis 25 Acts,the longest book in the new testament never uses the word love.( Acts and 2 Peter are the only New Testament books that don't ) After the temple of Baal was destroyed, the Israelites used it as a latrine (2kings 10:26-27) Amen means basically … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; What Temple of Baal Turns to after Destruction?
The book of Job is the story of a good man who suffers total disaster - he loses all his children and property and is afflicted with a repulsive disease. Then in three series of poetic dialogues the author shows how Job's friends and Job himself react to these calamities. in the end, God himself, … Continue reading What to Know about the Book of Job
The book of The Psalms is the hymn book and prayer book of the Bible. Composed by different authors over a long period of time, these hymns and prayers were collected and used by the people of Israel in their worship and eventually this collection was included in their scriptures. These religious poems are of … Continue reading What Do you Know about the Book of Psalms?
BETHLEHEM Means "house of bread" in Hebrew, from the roots בַּיִת (bayit) meaning "house" and לֶחֶם (lechem) meaning "bread". This is the name of a city in Palestine. It appears in the both the Old Testament and the New Testament, notably as the town where Jesus is born. There are several extra-biblical proofs of Jesus’ … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: What Moriah Means?
In the bible “honor” can simply mean recognising legitimate authority. ( Ephesians 6:1-2). Hence,honoring a parent doesn't require that you always approve of his course of behaviour. Just listening to gossip can make you partially accountable for it. By giving the gossiper permission to go on,you allow the information to spread full speed ahead. If … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; What makes a lasting relationship?
China is not only the largest producer of textiles and manufactured goods in the world; the country is also the largest producer of Bible Is the Bible still the best-selling book in the world? Yes, indeed! Who wrote the Bible? The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW; The Bible remains all time Best Selling Book?
From the Editorial of Light workers which focuses on the story goes that during his life, Billy Graham sought to study what the great theologians of old and present had written about angels. He was astonished to find that much had been written about demons and satan, but only a mere handful of books and … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: Angels Throw Party? – Billy Graham’s Revelations About Angels
These days, the word saint is most commonly used to refer to a Christian who has lived a particularly good and holy life on earth, and with whom miracles are claimed to have been associated after their death. The formal title of Saint is conferred by the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches through a process … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW;There are more Christians in China than the population of Britain
There are several extra-biblical proofs of Jesus’ existence. For a long time, most theological scholars, drawing their conclusions from the Bible, agreed that a certain man named Jesus Christ of Nazareth existed in biblical times. In recent years, there have been several physical evidences beyond the Bible that may indicate that Jesus walked this earth … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Sir Isaac Newton was a Devoted?
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