The Apostles: Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea is best known for his role of burying Jesus body. The name Joseph means he will add. The exact location of Arimathea is unknown. However, Luke 23:51 tells us it was a…
The Apostles: Philemon
The name Philemon is of Greek origin and means loving. In the New Testament, Philemon is a Christian in Asia minor who Paul writes a letter to. This letter makes up the book of Philemon…
The Apostles: Titus
Titus was a companion to Paul and mentioned in the Epistle of Titus. Titus is believed to have been Greek, and a Gentile, from Antioch. The name Titus means pleasing. He served as Paul’s secretary…
The Apostles: Barnabas
Barnabas accompanied Paul on his earlier missionary journey’s. The name Barnabas means son of encouragement or son of consolation. According to Acts 4:36 his other name was Joseph and he was a Jew from the…
The Apostles: Silas
Silas served as a leading member of the Early Christian church. He accompanied Paul on his first and second missionary journeys and preached alongside Paul and Timothy. {2 Corinthians 1:19} The name Silas means man…
The Apostles: Ananias
Ananias is mentioned in the book of Acts when he is sent to restore Paul’s sight. The name Ananias means favored of the Lord. We first meet him in the story of Paul’s conversion. “And…