Jesus as the Lord of All Churches
The first thing Jesus wanted to tell the church in Ephesus was that He is the Lord over all the churches. He is always...
The “Angel” of the Church Human Leaders or Heavenly Beings?
Some people believe the "angel" mentioned in the letters refers to the pastor or human leader of the church. However, this is unlikely because...
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 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...
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...
Smyrna The Martyr Church
Smyrna was known as the martyr church, which means it was a church that suffered and lost lives for Christ. The name Smyrna means...
Ephesus A Beautiful and Important City
Ephesus was not just a beautiful city; it was the most important city in the province of Asia. It was called the "Vanity Fair...
The Temple of Diana in Ephesus
At the site of the old Temple of Diana, a foundation of charcoal and skins was laid over a low, marshy area. Alexander the...
Anatolia and the New Testament
The region known today as Turkey (Anatolia) is important in the New Testament, especially because of the journeys of the apostles John and Paul....
Rediscovering the Hittites
Today, hundreds of books and articles talk about Hittite history, religion, art, literature, and law. The rediscovery of the Hittites is seen as one...
