From the fall in (Gen. 3), the story of the Bible takes a downward turn. From the first murder where Cain kills his brother Abel (Gen. 4), t

Various types of covenants are used in the Bible. Covenants between people, a person and God, or a group of people with God, such as the Isr

Laodicea is a lukewarm church. Jesus says they are neither hot nor cold (ref. Rev. 3:15). Jesus calls the church to humility, repentance, an

From Jerusalem, baptism becomes a theme or movement throughout Acts as people are added to the new community of Jesus followers (see; Acts 2

Baptism is essential to the life of Christians. Passing from death and being raised to newness of life, Christians participate in the death,

Philadelphia, like Sardis, is a region known for earthquakes. The Lord's promise to those who overcome will be to make them a "...pillar in

The ancient city of Sardis, situated on a high acropolis (a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill),

Thyatira is a much smaller city than the other cities mentioned in Revelation. However, the letter to this church is the longest of the lett

Pergamum, like Ephesus, was a wealthy city. A city immersed in pagan cult worship and Roman emperor worship. Christians in Pergamum faced th

Smyrna was an important city known for its exporting and beauty. Located on a protected harbor of the Aegean Sea just to the north of Ephesu

This series will explore the seven churches in Asia to which Revelation is addressed (Rev. 1:4). John, while on the island of Patmos, record

We were all headed in the wrong direction. However, the apostle Paul shares some good news. In His rich mercy and love, God turns us around