Bibliotheca

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  • Cassia: Fragrance of Kings and Priests

  • Only Four Major Basilicas

    There are only four churches in the world designated as major basilicas by the Pope, and all of them are located in Rome. St. Peter’s BasilicaSt. Paul Outside the WallsSt. John Lateran (named for both John the Baptist and John the Evangelist)St. Mary Major (named for Mary, mother of Jesus) Read the bullets on each…

  • The Different Names for God in the Bible

    The Different Names for God in the Bible Wait…. LORD in all caps actually means something! When you read LORD in all caps, the underlying Hebrew is YHWH, which scholars commonly vocalize as Yahweh. Name Meaning Scripture LORD God’s covenant name revealed to Moses (YHWH) Exodus 3:14–15 Lord Master and ruler Psalm 8:1 God The…

  • Titles of Jesus in the New Testament

    Titles of Jesus in the New Testament This man had many names. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is described with many titles that reveal who He is and what He came to do. Title Meaning Scripture Messiah / Christ The Anointed One promised in the Old Testament John 4:25–26 Son of God Declares Jesus’ divine…

  • The “I Am” Statements

    The “I Am” Statements of Jesus The “I Am” statements appear only in the Gospel of John and reveal how Jesus described His identity and mission. Each statement uses the phrase “I Am,” echoing the divine name God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. Statement Scripture Context I Am the Bread of Life John 6:35…

  • Women at the Crucifixion

    All four Gospels record that several women remained near the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. While many of the disciples had fled, these women stayed nearby and later became witnesses to both the burial and the Resurrection. The Gospel writers sometimes list slightly different names, which reflects that several women were present near the…

  • Women Who Financially Supported Jesus’ Ministry

    Several women are specifically mentioned in the Gospels as traveling with Jesus and helping to support His ministry. Luke records that these women provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources, showing that they played an important role in the early movement. Key passage: Luke 8:1-3 Mary Magdalene Joanna* The wife of…