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8 results for "Faith demonstrated by works"
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Asa Character
Asa served as the third king of Judah and distinguished himself through sweeping religious reforms that eliminated idols, pagan altars, and high places while re…
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David Character
David began his life as a humble shepherd boy in Bethlehem before being anointed by the prophet Samuel to succeed King Saul as ruler of Israel. Despite facing n…
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Dorcas (Tabitha) Character
Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, was a disciple in the coastal town of Joppa whose life exemplified Christian charity through her constant good works and the clot…
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Habakkuk Character
Habakkuk, a prophet active in Judah during the late seventh century BCE, openly questioned God about the unchecked evil and injustice he observed among his peop…
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James (Brother of Jesus) Character
James, identified in the New Testament as a half-brother of Jesus through Mary, initially did not believe in his brother's messianic claims during his earthly m…
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John (Apostle) Character
John the Apostle, son of Zebedee and brother of James, was among Jesus' innermost circle of disciples and is traditionally identified as the "beloved disciple" …
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Lazarus Character
Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha from the village of Bethany, fell gravely ill and died while Jesus was away. Four days after his burial, Jesus arrived, …
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Noah Character
Noah was a righteous man living in an era of widespread human wickedness and corruption, prompting God to decide on a global flood as an act of judgment while p…