The Loss of First Love in Church History
When we look at the letter to the Ephesians from the perspective of church history, we see that the loss of first love became...
The Tree of Life Symbol of Jesus
The tree of life was first mentioned in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were allowed to eat from it, but after they...
Philadelphia The Revived Church
The church in Philadelphia represents what I call the revived church. This time period started around the early 1800s and continues until the Rapture...
The Growth of Sardis
As the city of Sardis grew, the high plateau became too small for the growing population and trade. So, a new lower city was...
Thyatira A City Built for Defense
Thyatira was located in a long valley. Unlike most cities built for defense, which were on hills or rocky areas, Thyatira was built in...
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
In this part of the Bible, we focus on the church, which is also known as the body of Christ. Jesus loved the church...
The Cave of St. Paul
Introduction to the Cave
The Cave of St. Paul, also known as Kryphi Panaya (which means “Hidden Virgin”), is a small cave located on the...
The Stadium in Ephesus
North of the great theater in Ephesus, archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient stadium. An inscription shows that it was rebuilt during...
The Theater in Ephesus
The large theater in Ephesus still stands today, located just across the street from the commercial marketplace. It was first built during the Greek...
