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God Removes Our False Supports
One reason for suffering is to remove the things we depend on that aren't really strong. Hard times help us stop leaning on weak...
Paul’s Warning to the Church in Ephesus
The Apostle Paul understood the problems that would arise in the church in Ephesus. He warned them about false teachers and encouraged them to...
Praise for the Church in Ephesus
In verse 3, Jesus commends the Ephesians for their hard work and perseverance:
"You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have...
Churches Without Spiritual Impact
Unfortunately, there are many churches today that are like the one in Ephesus. These churches meet every week, singing hymns, saying creeds, and doing...
A Moment of Christian Love
The man and his wife who brought me water were both smiling. Although we couldn’t talk to each other, I felt that we shared...
Introduction to Laodicea
Laodicea is the last city mentioned in the letters of Christ. Sir William Ramsey calls it "the city of compromise." It was founded by...
Philadelphia’s Fertile Land and Beautiful Scenery
Philadelphia is in a country where erosion (wearing away of the land) is happening, but the soil is very fertile. The land is alluvial,...
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...
