The last written work of the apostle John was his enigmatic Apocalypse, or the book of Revelation. Why is the book so puzzling, and what is its message for today?

As the last surviving apostle among the original twelve, John was eager to pass on key instruction and understanding to followers of “the Way.”

A closer look at the Gospel and letter written by the apostle John reveals some of the changes taking place in the late-first-century church.

Most believers recognize the value of prayer—speaking to God. But what about the other half of communicating with the Creator—listening to Him?

John, the last surviving apostle, lived a long and challenging life. David Hulme looks at some of John’s early experiences as a follower of Jesus Christ.

It is generally thought that the various New Testament writers were divided in what they believed and taught. Do their writings bear this out?

The apostle Peter wrote a second letter to the early Church just before his death. Like other New Testament writings, its message is timeless.

Selected verses from Jude and 2 Peter demonstrate some of the parallel teachings and similar linguistic expressions of these two New Testament writers.

The apostle Peter’s life is a study in how much a person can change. His writings offer advice as applicable today as when he wrote them.

The apostle Peter figures prominently in the New Testament, but today he is often portrayed as being theologically at odds with his colleague Paul.

What can we know about James, the first-century writer of one of the general epistles? And what value does his letter have in the 21^st century?

As the apostle Paul’s life draws to a close, he continues to demonstrate his sincere concern for those under his care and for those who will carry on his ministry.

Though Paul is manacled to a Roman guard, he continues his ministry both in person and through letters to fellow believers in outlying provinces.

The prisoner Paul makes his way to Rome for a hearing before the famous Nero. But what might appear to be the end of the story is really just another beginning.

Paul’s final visit to Jerusalem resulted in riots, beatings, imprisonment, hearings before governors and a king, and finally an appeal to Caesar.

The newly translated “Gospel of Judas” is the latest pseudo-Christian text to generate interest and grab the public’s attention.

The apostle Paul travels to the city of the goddess Artemis to live and teach for three years before making his way to Jerusalem one last time.

The apostle Paul arrives in the ancient cities of Athens and Corinth. How he approaches his respective audiences is in itself enlightening.

Most Bible scholars pit the apostles James and Paul against one another. A brief review of the historical record shows the origins of that mistaken idea.

The apostle Paul sets out on a journey to the ancient cities of Asia Minor and Greece. Even today, his experiences offer valuable and instructive lessons.