Nero – Bible Q

Was the name “Christian” invented by opponents of Jesus’ followers?

Answered by BibleQ . November 9, 2017 - 6:23 pm

No, there is no evidence for this idea. If anything it is the name ‘Nazarenes” which was used by the early enemies of Christianity. Use of two names in Acts The idea is perhaps based on a misreading of Acts 11:26 which suggests that the name was coined by the people of Antioch in response to […]

Which kings or emperors did Paul stand before and be judged?

Answered by BibleQ . October 30, 2014 - 9:22 pm

Paul appeared before the following rulers: Jewish rulers (Acts 22:30ff.) Felix (Acts 24) Festus (Acts 25:1-12) Agrippa (Acts 25:13ff.) And possibly even Nero (Acts 25:12)

Who are the six demons in the film “Exorcism of Emily Rose” : Cain, Nero, Judas, Legion, Belial and Lucifer?

Answered by BibleQ . October 18, 2010 - 10:39 am 41

These six “demons” in the 2005 American horror film “The exorcism of Emily Rose” are inventions of the scriptwriters. Only one of those names – Legion – is actually connected to the healing of a “demon possessed” man in the Bible. Legion – was the name an insane man that Jesus healed had given himself (Mark 5:1-20). Legion […]

Did Paul stand before Caesar?

Answered by BibleQ . July 10, 2010 - 2:53 pm 4

While being held in custody in Caesarea, Paul appealed to have his court case heard by Caesar himself, as was his right as a Roman citizen (Acts 25:12). Then, on his way to Rome, an angel said to Paul Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you […]

Is Nero the “devil who prowls around like a roaring lion”? (1 Peter 5:8)

Answered by BibleQ . March 8, 2010 - 9:58 pm 1

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. The first thing to say is that the interpretation “the devil as a lion is Nero” is a big improvement on the popular (at least in earlier days) idea that this verse refers to a […]

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Was the name “Christian” invented by opponents of Jesus’ followers?

Which kings or emperors did Paul stand before and be judged?

Who are the six demons in the film “Exorcism of Emily Rose” : Cain, Nero, Judas, Legion, Belial and Lucifer?

Did Paul stand before Caesar?

Is Nero the “devil who prowls around like a roaring lion”? (1 Peter 5:8)

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