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Bible characters

Men and women of Scripture: who they were, what they did, where they failed, and what their lives teach us.

Mary

Gospels · "Beloved"

The virgin of Nazareth chosen to bear Jesus, the Son of God.

John the Baptist

Gospels · "The LORD is gracious"

The forerunner who prepared the way and pointed to the Lamb of God.

Jesus Christ

Gospels (c. 4 BC - AD 30) · "The LORD saves; the Anointed One"

The Son of God, who became flesh, died for our sins and rose again the third day.

Peter

Gospels and Acts · "Rock"

A fisherman who became a leading apostle and preached at Pentecost.

John

Gospels and Acts · "The LORD is gracious"

The beloved disciple, who stood at the cross and wrote of the Word made flesh.

Mary Magdalene

Gospels · "Of Magdala"

Delivered by Jesus, she followed Him to the cross and was first to see Him risen.

Paul

Acts (c. AD 35-65) · "Small; formerly Saul"

A persecutor who met the risen Christ and became the apostle to the Gentiles.