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Philip
"Horse Friend"
Bio Summary
Φίλιππος (Philippos)Practical apostle who invited Nathanael, asked Jesus honest questions and took the gospel to Gentile territories, according to tradition.
Birth
w. 5 BC
Death
w. 80 AD
Family
cidade: Bethsaidacompanheiros: Andrew, Nathanael
Key Events
- Jesus' invitation in John 1
- Features Nathanael
- Questions about the Father in John 14
- Media encounter of Greeks with Christ
- Mission in Hierapolis
Character Traits
PracticalityHospitalitySearch for understandingObedience
Historical Locations
BethsaidaDecapolisHierapolis
Life Lessons
- God uses honest questions to reveal deep truths
- Evangelism is born from personal encounters with Christ
- Obedience opens doors for forgotten people
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