There are two notable men named James we read about in the New Testament. There was James Zebedee, the brother of John, who the Bible refers to as the "sons of thunder". The 'other' James is the half-brother of the Lord Jesus Himself.
Recently, I came across these amazing videos of archaeological discoveries dating back to the First Century AD, showing what is purported to be perhaps the very first Christian church in Jerusalem, one that was started by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Not to be confused with James, the brother of John, who wrote the book of James that bears his name.
"Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother." Galatians 1:18,19 (KJV)
I present these videos to you for your viewing pleasure, and hope that you will all check them out by comparing them with scripture to see if they match up with the biblical timeline. I am by no means a biblical archaeologist, but I have watched them many times and remain fascinated by what they show.
Secret Church From First Century Discovered On Mt. Zion
The 21st century keepers of this 2,000-year old church are certain it was started by the half-brother of Jesus, James. Jewish Christians were under heavy persecution from the Roman Empire in the days before Rome created the Catholic Church. NOTE: If you are reading this via our email subscription service, please click main link in the email to read article online to see the videos, thanks!
Amazing Discovery Shows Scenes From Book Of Revelation
This one really sent chills down my spine, an early Christian church from around 300 AD that has tile mosaics on the floors illustrating scenes from the book of Revelation. NOTE:If you are reading this via our email subscription service, please click main link in the email to read article online to see the videos, thanks!
The Two Men Named James
FUN FACTS: There are two notable men named James we read about in the New Testament. There was James Zebedee, the brother of John, that the Bible refers to as the "sons of thunder". Along with the apostle Peter, this trio was blessed to be allowed to witness some amazing things.
"And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:" Mark 3:17 (KJV)
Peter, James and John were there in the 'inner circle' in Matthew 17 where they witnessed the miracle on the Mount of Transfiguration, and listened in rapturous wonder as Jesus told them of the last days and the end of the world in Mark 13 and Matthew 24.
"And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision." Galatians 2:9 (KJV)
The 'other' James is the half-brother of the Lord Jesus Himself, and he was used mightily as well. James was personally acquainted with and sought out by the apostle Paul at the start of his ministry as recorded in Galatians, and later was the chair of the Council At Jerusalem in Acts 15 where Paul's gospel of the grace of God was formally adopted by the church leaders.
"But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Acts 15:11 (KJV)
We hope you've enjoyed these amazing videos, and will share this link with everyone you know. The Bible is not some dusty, old book of boring trivia, it is an exciting and LIVING record of the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. As I watched these videos, it filled me with a feeling of awe, and a renewed sense of the nearness of His return to catch His Bride away at the
Pretribulation Rapture of the Church.
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