Biblical Personalities

"And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets..." (Hebrews 11:32).

The Bible is filled to the brim with all sorts of characters—peasants, kings, villains, heroes, prophets, priests, fishermen, servants, carpenters, tax collectors and just about every other personality you can imagine. Get to know some of them here.

Featured Content in Biblical Personalities

Is Jesus Real?

by Randy Stiver

Some people claim that Jesus Christ was not a real historical person. Others believe there was a person with the name Jesus, but that Biblical accounts of His life are not true. How can you prove to yourself and others that the Savior of mankind lived and died and lives again exactly as the Bible says?

Caleb's Faith

Jeff Caudle

Mr. Jeff Caudle gives updates on the congregations in New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Then, through a quiet hero of the Bible, we see the importants of maintaining vision and seeking first the kingdom of God.

Posted December 27, 2003 | 0 comments

Archaeology in Acts, Part 3: Paul's Later Travels

Mario Seiglie

Luke provides us with a detailed and accurate account of Paul’s apostolic missions during the first decades of the Church

Posted September 6, 2003 | 0 comments

Noah's Ark: Was It Possible?

Arnold Mendez

Atheists, agnostics, unbelievers and liberal scholars have all scoffed at the biblical account of Noah's ark and the Flood. But their criticisms rest on some mistaken assumptions.

Posted August 5, 2003 | 0 comments

Was Noah's Flood Universal?

Arnold Mendez

Was the Flood of Genesis universal, covering all the earth? Or was it merely a regional inundation engulfing only a small area ? This question has troubled many readers of the Genesis story. How can we discover the truth?

Posted August 2, 2003 | 0 comments

The Acts of the Apostles and the Work of the Church

Peter Eddington

God's church is the means by which He is now preparing this world for Christ's return. He's preparing the future teachers and the future leaders of His kingdom. God is laying a foundation for the world for tomorrow through each of us today.

Posted June 8, 2003 | 0 comments

Profiles of Faith: Noah - An Example of Righteousness

Jerold Aust

You can be like Noah. You can set a right example, too. You also can participate in a great work that is, like Noah, properly and appropriately warning this decaying world of its evil ways and urging it to turn to God in real repentance.

Posted June 6, 2003 | 0 comments

A colossal testimony to God

Good News Editor

For many decades Noah witnessed to the world by building his huge ship away from the water.

Posted June 4, 2003 | 0 comments

Lessons from the Book of Ruth

Robin Webber

One of the great themes that runs through the course of scripture is how a great God takes ordinary people and does extraordinary things with them to accomplish his miraculous purpose. Such a story is found in the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. On this mother's day weekend, it is a good time to focus on the incredible qualities of one of the mothers of the faithful. Her name is Ruth.

Posted May 10, 2003 | 0 comments

Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence?

Mario Seiglie

Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.

Posted February 5, 2003 | 9 comments

Profiles of Faith: James - Half Brother of Jesus

Jerold Aust

James taught about faith, telling us that true faith is demonstrated by what we are, how we live and what we do.

Posted February 3, 2003 | 0 comments

Videos in Biblical Personalities

Daniel Part 3 - Do Your Prayers Get You Through the Night?

For Daniel, prayer was the key to an encounter with lions. For us it should be part of our daily life.

Moses, Faith and You

God blessed Moses because he faithfully trusted Him to fulfill His promises. Learn how you can exercise deep, lively faith.

Biblical Personalities Sermons

Lessons from the Book of Ruth

Presented by Robin Webber

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Posted May 10, 2003 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Doubting Thomas: Man of Faith

Presented by James Capo

What can we learn from the apostle Thomas’ life and character? How should we be like Thomas? Thomas was a great man of faith who had to prove all things.

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Posted November 23, 2004 | 1 comments | Transcript Included