Ephesus

Diogenes taught us to live simply, Plato taught us justice, Aristotle taught us about the different cardinal virtues, and lastly Socrates taught us that death is a part of life. Heraclitus Heraclitus was born into a wealthy aristocratic family in Ephesus. He personally, believed that the aristocratic people only cared…

study so that our congregations do not fall into the same situations and problems the seven churches of Asia have experienced. Each of the seven churches of Asia have something unique about them that separates them from the others. The church at Ephesus is regarded as the Loveless Church. Their works, their labor, their patience and that they did not tolerate those who did evil. However, they left their first love, that love being Christ. They are told to repent and return to their love. Which…

The office of elder roots runs deeper than the surface of the New Testament. Moses under the advice of his father-in-law appointed elders to lead and teach the church in the wilderness. God used the elders in the Old Testament church to rule and guide His chosen nation. Christ continued with the pattern set forth in the Old Testament and appointed under-shepherds over the church He built. Who would be so fitting for such role? It is no doubt those who were first appointed are those Christ taught…

Commentators believe that Galatians may have been one of Paul`s earliest letters, possibly written around 54-55 A.D. from Ephesus. Paul identifies himself as an Apostle of Christ. Comparing the opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatians to his other letters we see that it is unique among the seven undisputed Pauline letters. Paul opens this letter by announcing that he is an apostle of Jesus Christ, not by human appointment or authority, but by divine revelation. He is being utilized…

The Apostle John, having been exiled to the Isle of Patmos by Roman Emperor, Domitian, writes in the first chapter of the Book of Revelation that he was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day and was privileged to see a vision of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. It is in that vision that we read about Him Who is “like unto the Son of man”, and the majestic description of the Lord in all His glory as He walks among seven golden candlesticks. What does all of that glittery language mean? The…

Historical Context The First Epistle of John, similar to the Epistle to the Hebrews, mentions neither its author nor its specific recipients. Both of these epistles also do not employ formal greetings and blessings that are commonly found in other epistles. Another uncommon structure is also shown by the absence of a formal closing section such as found in the epistle of James. However these do not of course render the epistle to be considered as merely an open writing addressed to anyone who…

During the Byzantium Empire in the 700’s, the Iconoclasm Controversy and the Decree’s that followed were crucial points in the history of Christianity. The Catholic Church was largely affected by the Iconoclastic movement during that time and the continued growth and popularity of religion was tested. Both the Decree of the Iconoclast Council of Constantinople and the Decree of Second Nicea shaped the Byzantine Empire during the time of Constantine V and Leo III’s rule. During the time when…

Alexander the Great had used his persistence to march, “ With an army of 32,000 infantry and 5,100 cavalry, Alexander crossed over to Asia Minor in 334 BCE he then liberated the Greek city of Ephesus from Persian rule. He did not stop and kept going.” (Mark). As for Adolf Hitler, he had used his great amount of persistence to, “ Keep killing and trapping all of the jewish people led him to become a leader that never gave up.” ( In Defiance of…

Christianity: From Judaism to Jesus Christianity began a long, long time ago. The people who became the Jews were not any big important group of people. In fact, they were very poor, and a regular tribe. The main person who started practicing Judaism was Abraham or Abram. God came to Abraham when he was Ninety years old and nine, as recorded in Genesis 17. God made a covenant with him, and promised him many things. He promised to make him the father of many nations, that he will have children,…

There are several subjects that can be discussed when pro-life is brought up. The pro-life movement refers to a movement bringing together associations and people, often close to religious movements, defending the "right to life", through opposition to the "right to abortion", euthanasia and suicide. Especially known for its opposition to abortion, the movement is often referred to as the anti-abortion movement. Religion has been a huge influence on people’s decisions for many years. Although…