Latest articles byDr. Zachary Porcu
Who is Gadreel in the Bible?
Who is Gadreel in the Bible? The name “Gadreel” is not found in the Bible. It comes from another highly influential ancient text called the Book of Enoch. In that book, Gadreel is listed as one of the mighty angelic beings call...
Who is Epaphroditus in the Bible?
Epaphroditus is mentioned in Philippians 2:25 and 4:18 as one of St. Paul’s fellow missionaries. Paul was on a missionary journey around the Mediterranean, and he had several fellow missionaries under his direction. He also had...
Who was Abishai in the Bible?
The Meaning of Abishai The meaning of his name is “Father of a gift.” Abishai was the brother of Joab and Asahel, the son of Suri. In the Bible: Abishai saves David Abishai was a military leader who served under King David. He ...
Who was Benaiah in the Bible, and what did he do?
Benaiah, son of Jehoiada was one of King David’s “mighty men” in the Old Testament. He was one of the supporting characters in the life of King David, especially in the complicated struggle for the throne among David’s sons. W...
What is the Month of Abib?
While you won’t find the word “Abib” in English translations of the Bible, it was the Hebrew name for the first month of the year. In our modern Gregorian calendar, it corresponds roughly to April. The Hebrew calendar is more c...
What does “Forget the former things” mean in the Bible?
The past is a powerful thing. Through pictures, videos, and other types of “time capsules,” we can create powerful messages that endure into the future and offer a window into the past. Certain sounds, tastes, and especially sm...
The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?
The Bible is not a single book. It’s a collection of books by many different authors across thousands of years. Where to begin reading, therefore, depends on your goals. If you’re a new reader of the Bible, I would suggest a re...
What is the prayer to put on the full armor of God?
Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians ends with a powerful chapter filled with memorable exhortations. Central to this passage is his long analogy about putting on “the armor of God,” in which he describes a variety of spiritual...