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.

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The State of the Dead

Let's go back over the second part of Luke 16:22, which states, "The rich man also died and was buried." Let's pause once again to ask a fundamental question. What does the Bible reveal about the state of the dead...
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Was the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus a Real Story?

One of the most important questions to consider about the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is whether or not the story is based on actual events. Some argue that, since Jesus specifically mentions Lazarus' name and talks about...
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No One Has Ascended to Heaven*

*That is, except Jesus Christ, who came down from Heaven (John 3:13). But when you read in Luke 16:22 that "the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom," it's easy to assume this means Lazarus was...
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The Truth About the Rich Man and Lazarus

The most common interpretation of Jesus' parable of Lazarus and the rich man is that we all have immortal souls that go to either heaven or hell immediately at death. But does this parable really say that?
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Introduction

Read this amazing story: One day a rich man and a poor man both die. Instantly, they both awaken—but to find themselves in very different circumstances.
The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus
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The Truth About The Rich Man and Lazarus

The tale of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus is one of Jesus' most well known parables. It's also one of the most misunderstood sections of the Bible. What was Jesus trying to tell us through this parable? Was...
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The Incredible Life, Adventures and Near Tragedy of Samson

What are the key lessons that we should learn from Samson's life? These lessons can impact every one of us today, young and old, as we look at our lives in the context of the plan of God and the…
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Noah: The Rest of the Story

The recent movie Noah presents a horribly distorted view of one of the Bible's great heroes of faith. What's the true story that you may have never heard or considered? Let's look at seven little-known facts about Noah that can...
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Search the Scriptures

The Berean form of Bible study applies to every student of the Bible - no matter how long we have been studying.
Noah, the Movie, Revisited
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Noah, the Movie, Revisited

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Noah, the Movie - Diving Deep

Three Beyond Today staff members discuss the gnostic side to the movie Noah. Spoiler Alert: The movie wasn't what you thought!
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Noah, the Movie

What might you expect from the upcoming movie, "Noah"?
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The Proof of the Bible - Real People

Archaeology proves that dozens of people mentioned in the Bible really lived. Current article in Biblical Archaeology Review covers details.
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Did Elijah Go to Heaven?

Does the Bible contradict itself saying that Elijah was taken up to heaven?
Seeing Son of God Movie This Weekend? Brush Up on the Book as Well
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Seeing Son of God Movie This Weekend? Brush Up on the Book as Well

Seeing Son of God Movie This Weekend? Brush Up on the Book as Well
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Follow Me: Beyond Our Personal Patmos

The apostle John was in exile on the island of Patmos when he received the vision he recorded as the book of Revelation. His glimpses of heaven reveal an important key for dealing with the problems we face on earth.
Travels in Acts: Gamaliel's Wisdom
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Travels in Acts: Gamaliel's Wisdom

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God Sees

Feeling alone? Lost or abandoned? Does God know what you're going through? The story of Hagar gives us hope.
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What Qualities Would Get You Mentioned in Scripture?

In the Book of Acts Dorcas gives us an example of how to go about getting our name in the Bible.
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7. Instant Worldwide Communications will be Possible at the Time of God's Final Two Witnesses

Another end-time Bible prophecy could not be fulfilled until this era of instant worldwide communications.
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