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through him that loved us.
Romans 8:37

"The enemy is behind us.
The enemy is in front of us.
The enemy is to the right
and the left of us.
They can't get away this time!"

General Douglas McArthur

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I fear that the new generation does not know the doctrines
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If ever I loved thee,
My Jesus tis now."
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with all readiness
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Bible Helps: Brief Descriptions of Prominent Characters of the Bible
	Back to Helps Index *Brief Descriptions of Prominent Characters of the Bible* New Testament Characters Old Testament Characters *New Testament Characters* Andrew One of Twelve Apostles, brother of Simon Peter Augustus Emperor of Rome at time of Jesus' birth Baalzebub "Prince of demons" Barabbas Prisoner released instead of Jesus Barnabas "Son of Consolation," a fellow worker with Paul Bartholomew One of twelve apostles, in all lists, but not mentioned elsewhere Caiaphas High Priest at time of Jesus' trial Cornelius Roman Centurion, first Gentile convert to Christianity Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist, cousin of Mary Gabriel Archangel who confirmed to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus Herod Name of family of governors of Palestine from about 55 B.C. to end of First Century A.D. James One of Twelve Apostles, brother of John; another person with this name was the brother of Jesus John Apostle whom Jesus loved; wrote Revelation, one Gospel, three letters John the Baptist Forerunner of Jesus, preached baptism of repentance Joseph Husband of Mary, looked upon as the father of Jesus Judas Iscariot, the Apostle who betrayed Jesus Luke Companion of Paul, wrote third Gospel, Acts of Apostles Mark Companion of Peter and Paul, author of second Gospel Mary Mother of Jesus Mary Magdalene Most prominent of Jesus' female disciples; a primary witness to His death and resurrection Matthew One of the Twelve Apostles; writer of first Gospel; also known as Levi Paul Saul; Missionary to Gentiles; formerly persecuted Christians Peter One of the Twelve Apostles; original name was Simon; his name means "rock" Phillip One of the Twelve Apostles; one of Seven Deacons, preached to Ethiopian eunuch Pontius Pilate Roman governor of Judea during the time of Jesus' public ministry and crucifixion Priscilla Wife of Aquila, Christian convert in Corinth Simon Original name of Apostle Peter; another Apostle, called the Zealot; another was a brother of Jesus Simon Sorcerer Samaritan who was baptized and tried to buy an apostleship Stephen One of original Seven Deacons, first Christian martyr Tabitha Also known as Dorcas, a righteous woman who died and was resurrected through Peter Thaddeus One of Twelve Apostles, also known as Lebbeus or Judas Thomas The Apostle who doubted; a twin Tiberius Emperor (Caesar) of Rome during Christ's public ministry Timothy Companion of Paul; young evangelist; his mother was Eunice, and grandmother was Lois Zebedee A fisherman; father of Apostles James and John *Brief Descriptions of Prominent Characters of the Bible* New Testament Characters Old Testament Characters *Old Testament Characters* Aaron brother and spokesman for Moses Abel Second son of Adam and Eve, murdered by his brother Abraham "father of a multitude"; first patriarch Absalom David's son who attempted to usurp the throne Ahab Wicked king of Israel, husband of Jezebel Amos Prophesied of "famine of the word" Baal Canaanite god, or "lord" Bathsheba Woman with whom David committed adultery Belshazzar Last king of Babylon, "handwriting on wall" Benjamin Jacob's youngest son, born to Rachel Cain Adam and Eve's first son Daniel Jewish captive in Babylon who interpreted dreams David Greatest king of Israel; Jesus was his direct descendant Delilah Philistine woman who enticed Samson to reveal secret of his strength Eli Judge of Israel; mentor of Samuel Elijah Prophet of Israel who confronted the prophets of Baal and Jezebel Elisha Successor to Elijah Esau Older twin son of Isaac; sold his birthright for bowl of lentil soup Esther Jewish wife of Persian king Ahaseurus, saved Jews from Haman Ezekiel Prophet taken to Babylon during exile by King Nebuchadnezzar Ezra Priest and scribe who restored true worship for returning exiles from Babylon Gideon Judge who delivered Israel from Midianites; put out a fleece Goliath Philistine giant, slain by David Hagar Egyptian maidservant of Sarah; mother of Ishmael Ham Noah's son, father of Mizraim, Cush, Phut, and Canaan Hannah Mother of Samuel, she was originally barren, dedicated him to the Lord Hiram King of Tyre; friend of David and Solomon Hosea Prophet to northern Israel, "my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Isaac Son of Abraham and Sarah, his name means "laughter" Isaiah Prophet who predicted sufferings of the Messiah, "he was wounded for our transgressions" Ishmael Son of Abraham by Egyptian handmaiden Hagar Jacob Younger twin son of Isaac; name changed to "Israel," bore 12 sons Japheth One of Noah's three sons; his tents would be enlarged Jeremiah Prophet; lamented destruction of Judah and Jerusalem Jesse Father of David Jethro Moses' father-in-law; gave wise advice to Moses Jezebel Phoenician princess, wife of Ahab, arguably the most wicked person in the Bible Job He agonized over why God allows people to suffer undeservedly Joel Prophesied of the dark and dreadful Day of the Lord Jonah Prophet who spent three days inside a fish Jonathan Son of King Saul and close friend of David Joseph Jacob's favorite son, became ruler of Egypt, storing grain to carry them through famine Joshua Moses' successor; led Israel into Promised Land Josiah King of Judah who began at 8 years of age, and restored true worship of Yahweh Judah Fourth son of Jacob; his symbol is the Lion Levi Third son of Jacob; priestly tribe Manasseh Wicked King of Judah, later repented; reigned 55 years Miriam Sister of Moses, led women of Israel to sing of defeat of Egypt in Red Sea Moab Lot's son, born from incestuous relationship with Lot's older daughter Moses Delivered Ten Commandments from God to Israel Naomi Mother-in-law of Ruth Nathan Prophet in David's court Nebuchadnezzar Babylonian King who took Judah captive Potiphar Pharaoh's Captain of the Guard; master of Joseph Rachel Jacob's favorite wife; mother of Joseph Rehoboam Solomon's son and successor; refused to listen to advice of elders, causing division of Israel Reuben Oldest son of Jacob; unstable; had sexual problems Ruth Righteous Moabite woman who married Boaz, the grandfather of David Samuel Last and greatest Judge of ancient Israel; anointed kings Saul and David Sarah Wife of Abraham; at age 90, gives birth to Isaac Saul First king of Israel Seth Third son of Adam and Eve Shem Noah's son from whom came the Hebrews Solomon David's son and successor as King of Israel; great wisdom; builder of Temple Zechariah Common Bible name (30 different individuals); prophet describes Feast of Tabernacles kept by all nations

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