The Apostle Philip: When Facts Must Meet Faith | Chasing Assurance #37

In Episode 37 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their series on the apostles by taking a deep dive into Philip — the fifth apostle named in every biblical list.
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Philip is often overlooked, but his story reveals something deeply personal: the tension between facts and faith.
Drawing from:
- Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur
- Quest for the Historical Apostles by W. Brian Shelton
- Search for the Twelve Apostles by William Steward McBirnie
- The Twelve Christ Chose by Asbury Smith
- After Acts by Bryan Litfin
-(as outlined in the episode notes
Chasing Assurance-37 we explore what Scripture reveals about this unique apostle.
Who Was Philip?
- The only apostle known only by his Greek name
- From Bethsaida — the hometown of Peter and Andrew (John 1:43)
- Possibly influenced by Greek culture under Philip the Tetrarch
- A “facts and figures” man — organized, pragmatic, analytical
- Every personal appearance of Philip comes from the Gospel of John
Key Biblical Moments Covered
- John 1:43–45 – Jesus FOUND Philip
- John 6:1–14 – Feeding of the 5,000 (“It can’t be done.”)
- John 12:20–26 – Greeks seeking Jesus
- John 14:1–9 – “Lord, show us the Father…”
Lester’s Feet Foundation
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