The NT People, Topics and Facts section gathers New Testament material by person and by subject to help ministers, teachers, evangelists, chaplains, elders, and overseers locate Scripture quickly, teach accurately, and counsel wisely. It functions as a reference library that supports study and ministry by organizing key themes, events, and individuals across the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation.
This section is designed to help you trace the New Testament’s witness with clarity. When a topic is debated, rushed, or reduced to a slogan, the result is usually more heat than light. Here, the aim is to collect relevant passages and factual anchors so that interpretation remains grounded in context, not in convenience.
You will find entries that highlight major New Testament figures, foundational doctrines taught by Christ and the apostles, and practical topics that shape Christian life and church leadership. Many sections will connect parallel passages across books so you can compare how the same truth is presented in narrative, teaching, exhortation, and warning.
Use this section as a study aid for sermon preparation, discipleship, apologetics, and pastoral care. Let it serve as a quick reference when you need biblical precision, and as a starting point when you need to slow down and ask better questions. What does the passage actually say. Who is speaking. To whom. Under what circumstances. With what purpose. Those questions may not feel dramatic, but they rescue ministers from dramatic errors.
In the Bible, the Sadducees were another influential religious group during the time of Jesus. Like the Pharisees, they were one of the Jewish sects or parties that existed in the first century AD. However, the Sadducees differed from the Pharisees in terms of their beliefs, …
The Samaritans were a distinct religious and ethnic group that emerged in the region of Samaria, which was located between Judea and Galilee in ancient Israel. The origins of the Samaritans can be traced back to the Assyrian conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel in …
The Essenes were a Jewish sect that existed during the first century AD, primarily known from references in historical accounts and the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They were a distinct religious community that lived in various locations, including Qumran near the Dead Sea. The …
Mark, also known as John Mark, was an important figure in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark, one of the four canonical Gospels, and is closely associated with the apostle Peter …
The Herodians were a Jewish political faction or sect during the first century AD. They were named after Herod the Great, the ruler of Judea under Roman authority, and later his descendants who continued to govern various regions within Judea. The Herodians were known for their …
The biography of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Bible, is found primarily in the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These accounts provide insights into Jesus’ life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection. Below is a concise summary of key events in Jesus’ life, along …
Memory Line: Barnabas stands as the bridge builder of the early Church, a man whose encouragement, discernment, and generosity advanced the gospel and strengthened its messengers. Identity and Background Name and Meaning: The name Barnabas means “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation,” a title given …
John the Baptist, also known as John the Baptizer, is a significant figure in the New Testament of the Bible. He is considered a prophet and a forerunner to Jesus Christ, preparing the way for His ministry. The primary accounts of John’s life and ministry are …
Matthew, also known as Levi, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew, the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. His story is found primarily in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels of …
In Acts 17:18, the Stoics and Epicureans were two philosophical schools that the apostle Paul encountered during his visit to Athens. Here’s a brief description of each: 1. Stoics: The Stoics were followers of the philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium around the 3rd century BCE. …