Who Were Apphia and Archippus in Philemon? A Sister, a Fellow Soldier, and a Church at a Crossroads Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Philemon 1–25 and Colossians 4:17 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to... Continue Reading →
On this page: Quick Answer Key Facts About Onesimus Where Is Onesimus Mentioned? What Does the Name Onesimus Mean? Was Onesimus Enslaved? Was Onesimus a Runaway Slave? Did Onesimus Steal from Philemon? How Did Onesimus Meet Paul? How Did Onesimus Change? Why Did Paul Call Onesimus “My Very Heart”? Why Did Onesimus Return? How Was... Continue Reading →
Who Was Philemon in the Bible? When the Gospel Challenges the Powerful Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Philemon 1–25 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Philemon was already known for faith, love, hospitality,... Continue Reading →
Who Was Demetrius in the Bible? Two Men, Two Very Different Legacies Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Acts 19:23–41; 3 John 11–12 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: The New Testament mentions two... Continue Reading →
Who Was Diotrephes in the Bible? The Man Who Loved to Be First Series: People of the Bible Primary text: 3 John 9–11 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Diotrephes appears in only two verses... Continue Reading →
Who Is John the Elder in the Bible? Why the Apostle John Used This Title Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 2 John 1; 3 John 1 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: "The... Continue Reading →
Who Was Gaius in the Bible? The Faithful Friend Who Supported Gospel Mission Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 3 John, Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, Romans 16:23, 1 Corinthians 1:14 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key... Continue Reading →
Who Was Cleopas in the Bible? The Disciple Who Walked with the Risen Jesus Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Luke 24:13–35 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Cleopas is remembered not because he... Continue Reading →
Who Was Mary, the Mother of James, in the Bible? A Faithful Witness of the Cross and Resurrection Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Matthew 27:55–61, Mark 15:40–16:8, Luke 24:1–10, John 19:25 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep... Continue Reading →
Who Was Joanna in the Bible? A Generous Disciple and Witness of the Resurrection Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Luke 8:1–3, Luke 24:1–10 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Joanna reminds us that... Continue Reading →