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May 12, 2024 · Likewise Justus is likely his Roman name. Other than this, he is not mentioned in the New Testament. The silence of Scripture is often filled in by tradition, and the Christian tradition, is that this Justus went on to become the first bishop of Eleutheropolis, which lies on the road between Jerusalem and Gaza, where he died a martyr.
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May 15, 2024 · Joseph Barsabbas, also referred to as Justus, was one of the two candidates to replace Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle, as recorded in Acts 1:23. His surname 'Barsabbas' is derived from the Aramaic phrase 'bar Sabbas,' meaning ' son of the Sabbath .'
May 20, 2024 · In the New Testament, events at the Feast of Pentecost mark a new era in the church. However, to fully understand what happened to the disciples that day in the upper room, we need to consider what the Feast of Pentecost involved and what Jesus told his disciples to wait for.
5 days ago · Contrary to Western naming conventions, "Christ" is not actually Jesus' last name. It's a title that comes from the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "anointed one" or "messiah." This term is a translation of the Hebrew word "Mashiach" (מָשִׁיחַ), also meaning "anointed one." In ancient Israel, anointing a person with ...
5 days ago · The preservation of Hegesippus's original list of Jerusalem bishops by Eusebius and Epiphanius provides a valuable glimpse into the early Christian leadership in Jerusalem, specifically those of Jewish-Christian origin.
May 13, 2024 · There are three things you need to know about Pentecost that will help you understand Acts 2. 1. Pentecost was a pilgrim festival. That meant that according to Jewish Law, all the adult Jewish men would come from wherever they were living to Jerusalem and personally be in attendance during this celebration.
May 7, 2024 · Justus is of Latin origin, which comes directly from the word ‘Iustus,’ translating ‘just.’. There is another Latin word, ‘Iustitia,’ which stands for ‘justice.’. Hence, the name signifies ‘righteous’ and ‘fair.’. In the Bible, the name referred to Jesus Justus, one of the Jewish Christians in the Roman churches.
