Answers in The Bible
Here are Bible-related topics that begin with the letter "P" along with brief explanations or references:
People:
Paul – A key apostle who wrote much of the New Testament.
Peter – One of Jesus’ closest disciples, known for his leadership in the early church.
Philip – One of the twelve apostles and also an evangelist who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch.
Pharaoh – The title of Egypt’s rulers, notably in the story of Moses and the Exodus.
Priscilla – A prominent woman in the early church who worked with Paul in ministry.
Pilate (Pontius Pilate) – The Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion.
Philemon – The recipient of Paul’s letter regarding Onesimus, a runaway slave.
Potiphar – An Egyptian official who employed Joseph before imprisoning him.
Places:
Philippi – A city where Paul planted a church and wrote the letter to the Philippians.
Patmos – The island where John received the vision recorded in Revelation.
Pentapolis – The five cities, including Sodom and Gomorrah, mentioned in Genesis.
Pisidian Antioch – A city where Paul preached during his missionary journeys.
Concepts:
Prayer – Communicating with God, a central practice in Scripture.
Peace – A fruit of the Spirit and a major theme in both Testaments.
Prophecy – Messages from God delivered through prophets.
Patience – A virtue encouraged throughout the Bible and a fruit of the Spirit.
Perseverance – Remaining faithful under trial or hardship.
Pentecost – A Jewish feast and the day when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles.
Books of the Bible:
Philippians – A letter from Paul emphasizing joy in Christ.
Philemon – A personal letter from Paul about forgiveness and reconciliation.
Proverbs – A book of wisdom sayings and teachings.
Psalms – A collection of songs and prayers expressing worship, lament, and praise.
Objects and Symbols:
Palm branches – Symbols of victory and celebration, as seen during Jesus’ triumphal entry.
Potter and clay – A metaphor for God’s sovereignty over His creation.
Pearl – Used in Jesus’ parables to illustrate the value of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Plumb line – A symbol of God’s standard of righteousness in Amos.
Events:
Paul’s conversion – The dramatic transformation of Saul to Paul on the road to Damascus.
Parting of the Red Sea – God’s miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt.
Parable teachings – Stories Jesus used to illustrate spiritual truths.
Peter walking on water – A demonstration of faith and doubt.
Pentecost – The outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2.