[Romans Study 2-2] Introduction II: Study Of Romans Secret Of Successful Bible Study Not Their Story of Old and Then, But My Story of Now and Here! We must always remember that just because something is written to address a specific situation, it is not necessarily transient, and there is no reason a deeper truth… Continue reading [Romans Study 2-2] Introduction II: Study Of Romans
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The Third Missionary Journey of Apostle Paul
Apostle Paul’s third missionary journey ( Acts 18:23 to Acts 21:16), beginning at Antioch, led him as far west as Corinth, and then as far east as Jerusalem. It probably occupied about four years, from A.D. 54 to 58. great Epistles to the Galatians, Corinthians and Romans where written during this period. The whole journey may be… Continue reading The Third Missionary Journey of Apostle Paul
What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?
Thessalonica was the capital and most populous city in Macedonia in Paul’s time. Paul and Silas, in a.d. 58, came to Thessalonica from Philippi, which was 100 miles northeast during his second missionary journey. After Alexander the Great established the Greek Empire (fourth century BC), the Greeks built many magnificent cities. One of these was Thessalonica in… Continue reading What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?
Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey
Apostle Paul’s second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22. It took place from 49 AD to 52 AD. The second missionary journey began with an unfortunate disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, which resulted in their separation, Barnabas going to the island of Cyprus, and Paul to the mainland. (Acts 15:36-40) The apostle chose as his… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Second Missionary Journey
History and Significance of The City of Philippi in the Bible
Philippi was a city of Macedonia about nine miles from the sea, to the northwest of the island of Thasos, which is twelve miles distant from its port Neapolis, the modern Kavalla. It was named after Philip of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great), who conquered it about 356 BC and made it into one of one of… Continue reading History and Significance of The City of Philippi in the Bible
Life of Apostle Paul – First Missionary Journey
Paul’s first missionary journey is recorded in Acts 13-14. As persecution in Jerusalem increased, Christian believers fled and dispersed throughout the region. Thus Antioch in Syria became a quickly growing church. In approximately AD 47, while the church in Antioch was fasting and worshipping, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul [Paul]… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – First Missionary Journey
What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?
Antioch in the Bible is the name of two New Testament cities: Pisidian Antioch and Syrian Antioch. Antioch of Syria, also known as Antioch on the Orontes River, was the third-largest city in the Roman Empire. Only Rome in Italy and Alexandria in Egypt were larger. Syrian Antioch (current-day Antakya, Turkey) was situated on the… Continue reading What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?