After he was dragged out of the city and stoned to death, Stephen became the first Christian martyr. (Acts 6:8-8:2) Source: 1000 Bible Facts
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The fish was an early symbol of Christianity, since the Greek word for fish, ICTHUS, is an acronym for the Greek phrase Iesous Christos Theou...Continue reading
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The death of Jesus' mother, Mary, is not mentioned in scripture. Source: 1000 Bible Facts
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The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26
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Only one of the 12 disciples was at the cross when Jesus died. All the rest had fled, but John-the youngest of the disciples-was there....Continue reading
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The baskets used to collect the leftovers in the miracle of feeding the 5000, those baskets(Gr. Kophinoi) were small, carried on the arm and used...Continue reading
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Although He was poor, Jesus had an expensive tunic-one with no seams, woven out of a single piece of cloth. It was probably a gift....Continue reading
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According to John 19:23, Jesus’ tunic“was without seam, woven from the top throughout,”.Most looms of Jesus’ time produced cloth that was about 3 feet wide,...Continue reading
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Nard was a very expensive perfume imported from India. This was the perfume that Mary of Bethany poured on Jesus’ feet and wiped off with...Continue reading
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After Jesus sent out the 70 disciples, Luke uses the word myrias to describe the crowds that flocked to hear Jesus in the last six...Continue reading