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8 results for "Justification by faith"
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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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Elihu Character
Elihu the Buzite was a younger bystander who withheld his words out of respect for his elders, then spoke last after the three friends fell silent. Angry at bot…
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Abel Character
Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, presented an offering from the firstborn of his flock that found favor with God, in contrast to his brother Cain’s fruit o…
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Abraham Character
Abraham is revered as the father of the Jewish nation, chosen by God to leave his homeland in Ur of the Chaldeans and journey to the land of Canaan, which God p…
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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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Bartholomew (Nathanael) Character
Bartholomew, also identified as Nathanael in the Gospel of John, was one of the twelve apostles selected by Jesus. After Philip told him about Jesus of Nazareth…
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Caleb Character
Caleb was one of the twelve Israelite spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land of Canaan. While ten of the spies returned with a discouraging report that …
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Daniel Character
Daniel was a young Israelite taken captive to Babylon in the sixth century BC, where he rose to prominence as a wise advisor to kings Nebuchadnezzar and Darius …