https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/rss/ Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:53:16 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/plus/featured-plus-pdfs/the-characters-of-christmas.html https://www.christianity.com/plus/featured-plus-pdfs/the-characters-of-christmas.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ Discover the real people of the Christmas story!The Characters of Christmas is a beautifully designed, Scripture-rich booklet that invites you to slow down and reflect on the true story behind the Nativity. With biblical depth and a clear tone, this guide walks through the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and even King Herod—real people with real struggles and roles in God’s redemptive plan.Each section brings to light how God used ordinary, even overlooked individuals, to fulfill extraordinary promises. You’ll see how prophecy, obedience, faith, and worship all intersect at the birth of Jesus Christ. With full Scripture references and doctrinal clarity, this study will enrich your Advent season or personal devotional time.Whether you're preparing your heart for Christmas or looking for a family-friendly resource rooted in truth, this guide will help you reflect on God’s faithfulness and better understand the purpose of Christ’s birth.👉 Download your copy of The Characters of Christmas today and grow your faith as you walk through the Bible’s most unforgettable birth story.Click here, or below, to download your Holiday Journal!  Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/8-surprising-facts-about-judas-iscariot.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/8-surprising-facts-about-judas-iscariot.html Dr. Allma Johnson https://www.christianity.com/author/allma-johnson/ At the mention of his name, many become agitated. Disturbed, wondering to the point, how could anyone like him be called an Apostle of Jesus Christ? The journey of this Apostle is one of the most tragic and mysterious records in Scripture, with expressed features without explanation. Without a doubt, he’s one of the twelve Apostles, but placed last because he is outrageously known as “the traitor”. Although he was brought out of obscurity, Jesus spoke the most terrible thing that could be said of him, “It had been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24), and for over twenty centuries the world has repeated that verse of those who were born, blasted their life. Below are eight surprising facts. What is this infamous Apostle’s name? Judas Iscariot. Photo Credit: Chat GPT Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/7-surprising-facts-about-the-book-of-ezekiel.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/7-surprising-facts-about-the-book-of-ezekiel.html Dr. Allma Johnson https://www.christianity.com/author/allma-johnson/ The Book of Ezekiel tells of rebellion, exile, and stunning visions of God’s throne. But it also holds a quiet promise: one day, the glory comes back. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/what-is-significant-about-the-field-bought-with-coins-judas-received-for-betraying-jesus.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/what-is-significant-about-the-field-bought-with-coins-judas-received-for-betraying-jesus.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ This tragic purchase fulfilled Scripture, exposed religious hypocrisy, and still speaks to the dangers of greed and false religion in our lives today. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/voddie-baucham.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/voddie-baucham.html Maddy Rager https://www.christianity.com/author/maddy-rager/ A noted pastor and theologian, Voddie Baucham had a deep love for God’s Word and teaches many believers how to apply it to their lives without compromise. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:15:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/how-old-was-eve-when-she-died.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/how-old-was-eve-when-she-died.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ The Bible doesn’t record Eve’s age when she died. Genesis 5 lists Adam’s age when Seth was born (130 years), along with the ages of other patriarchs. But it doesn’t do the same for Eve. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:55:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/8-things-to-know-about-james-dobson.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/8-things-to-know-about-james-dobson.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ On August 21, 2025, Dr. James Dobson died at the age of 89 in Colorado Springs. Many know the man’s name or the ministry organization he founded, Focus on the Family. Through the 80s and beyond, Dobson became a major influence and leader in the evangelical church. His education and work focused on improving the family with biblical values. Dobson encouraged what was often considered “traditional family values” in a culture questioning or openly resistant to such principles. For this reason, Dobson faced controversy within the church and American society. His wide and important influence can’t be denied, however, beyond America to other countries through Focus on the Family media. Here are 8 things to know about Dr. James Dobson. Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Harry Langdon/Contributor Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:35:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/4-surprising-facts-about-the-apostle-paul.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/4-surprising-facts-about-the-apostle-paul.html Dr. Audrey Davidheiser https://www.christianity.com/author/dr-audrey-davidheiser/ If you’ve streamed a church service or so, chances are you’ve come across the work of apostle Paul. Saul—his previous name—studied under Gamaliel, a prominent Jewish religious leader. This upbringing explained why Paul could quote Old Testament Scriptures the way a chef could whip up favorite recipes from memory. In fact, Paul was so motivated to keep the Jewish religious law that he hunted followers of Jesus, hauled them to jail, as if his next meal depended on it. His rationale? They were a cult (Acts 8:1-3, Galatians 1:13).But while he was preoccupied with such a mission, a supernatural phenomenon arrested him. Paul heard Jesus speaking to him—from heaven, no less—before becoming blind for three days (Acts 9:1-9).What happened changed Paul. Completely. He devoted his life to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ from town to town, disregarding his own safety. Even though the Jewish leaders stirred up opposition against him, beat him up, and even stoned him, Paul pressed on.This great apostle penned many of the Bible’s most well-known verses housed within books we still peruse today: Romans. First Corinthians and its sequel. Ephesians. I could go on, but it’d take a while to list them all; he wrote nearly half of the New Testament.Paul’s success in spreading the Word cemented his status as one of the most revered names in Christendom. No wonder churches throughout generations compiled many specifics about this man of God. But did you know about the following particulars? These surprising facts about Paul leave us with important implications.Photo Credit: Created by AI Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:15:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/5-biblical-figures-who-stood-firm-when-culture-shifted.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/5-biblical-figures-who-stood-firm-when-culture-shifted.html Amanda Idleman https://www.christianity.com/author/amanda-idleman/ Romans 12:2 instructs, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”For history, the greater culture has pulled humanity farther from God. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. " This means the world is plagued by sin, and this sin leads to death, destruction, and our demise. As believers, we must be vigilant so that we don’t get swept up in the wave of what is being touted as the right way by the culture. Our firm foundation is Christ alone, and our primary tool for knowing is the way of the Bible. Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” We must rely on God’s instruction to keep us on his narrow path, especially when culture shifts so quickly; it’s so easy to get confused with so many voices always coming at us. As we investigate the scriptures, we see that many biblical figures had to learn to stand firm even when the culture shifted. Hearing their stories can encourage us, as we are each called to walk in the light and avoid the darkness. Photo Credit: Created by AI Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:35:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-does-josephs-colorful-coat-teach-us-about-the-danger-of-favoritism.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-does-josephs-colorful-coat-teach-us-about-the-danger-of-favoritism.html Sophia Bricker https://www.christianity.com/author/sophia-bricker/ This biblical story shows how favoritism can break relationships and why we’re called to reflect God’s just and impartial love. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:53:16-04:00