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The White Stone with a Secret Name
Jesus promises a white stone with a secret name written on it. In the Roman world, white stones were used to show special favor...
Constantine’s Influence on the Church
Constantine, the Roman Emperor, was not really a true Christian. Even though he claimed to be Christian, he still kept many pagan practices. These...
The Second Problem The Error of the Nicolaitans
The second major problem in the church at Pergamum was the influence of the Nicolaitans. While we don’t know everything about this group, the...
The Power of First Love
When John Newton realized that Jesus had forgiven him, he couldn’t believe it. It felt too wonderful to him. He wrote in his famous...
Signs of Losing First Love
The signs of losing first love are clear, and this is exactly what was happening at the church in Ephesus. We all go through...
The Story of Dr. Bob Munger
Dr. Bob Munger, who was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley for many years, shared a powerful story with a group...
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,...
Synagogue and Gymnasium-Bathhouse in Sardis
Overview of the SiteIn Sardis, there are remains of a synagogue and a gymnasium-bathhouse that were partly rebuilt. These buildings date back to the...
