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8 results for "Salvation for all people"
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Luke Character
Luke was a first-century physician and a close companion of the apostle Paul during his missionary travels, as evidenced by references in Paul's letters. He aut…
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Goliath Character
Goliath was a formidable giant warrior from the Philistine city of Gath who stood over nine feet tall and served as the champion of the Philistine army during a…
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Barabbas Character
Barabbas was a criminal and insurrectionist imprisoned by the Romans for murder and rebellion in Jerusalem around the time of Jesus' trial. During the Passover …
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Ahasuerus (Xerxes) Character
Ahasuerus, identified with the Persian ruler Xerxes I who reigned from 486 to 465 BC, ruled over a vast empire stretching from India to Ethiopia. After deposing…
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The Widow with Two Mites Character
Sitting opposite the temple treasury, Jesus watched the wealthy cast in large gifts - and then a poor widow dropped in two mites, the smallest coins in circulat…
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Cornelius Character
Cornelius was a Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea who, despite his Gentile background, devoutly feared God, gave generously to the poor, and prayed regularl…
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Esther Character
Esther was a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai who became queen of Persia after King Ahasuerus selected her from among many candidates. When the king'…
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Gideon Character
Gideon was a judge raised up by God during a time when the Israelites were oppressed by the Midianites due to their disobedience. Initially hesitant, he obeyed …