Parmenas is listed as one of the Seven Deacons. The name Parmenas is Greek and means that abides or is permanent. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas was said to have settled down in Macedonia Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some historians believe this is Soli, Cyprus, Greece while others believe […]
Neath the Old Olive Trees is a hymn I discovered only a few years ago, from a dear friend. The song was written by Baylus Benjamin {or B.B.} McKinney. The song was published in 1929 and renewed in 1957 by the Broadman Press. McKinney was born July 22, 1886 in Louisiana. He was an alumnus of Louisiana College in Pineville, […]
El Elohe Yisreal means The God of Israel. “The mighty God of Israel,” an altar of Jacob
Judas has betrayed Jesus, who has been arrested and taken to trial and execution. He has been led away with great triumph and taken to stand before Pilate. 3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, […]
The name Timon is Greek and means to honour or to esteem. Timon is listed in Act 6:1-7 as one of the seven deacons. Timon was said to have been a Hellenized Jew who became a bishop in Greece or in Bosra, Syria. His preaching brought the ire of the local governor, who martyred him with fire. He is counted […]
