The Chief

Onward to the Eternal City   The first time I was in Rome was New Year’s Eve, 1971. We were staying in a cheap hotel in the center of the...

A Riot in Jerusalem   While Paul was in Corinth after his departure from Ephesus, He wrote a long letter to the Christians in Rome that contained Paul’s most comprehensive...

Humility, Tears and Trials One of the most prosperous cities on the Aegean Sea was the port city of Miletus, founded in the 7th Century BC at the mouth of...

 After spending three years in Ephesus, Paul had a personal connection with the Ephesian disciples. He lived a transparent open life with them and had great affection for them. During his three years there he made many disciples. Their relationship was so important that they walked 50 miles (at least three days) to visit him for a few hours.

There are many modern formulas for discipleship. Some involve heavy-handed authoritarian oversight of new converts, while others focus on simply numbers of personal commitments to Christ. These programs often set aside time in the week for ‘disciple-making activities’ that will bring people into the church in a focused, systematic manner.  Building the Kingdom becomes a ‘program’ that if we put in our time, and follow the formula, that will bring great numbers into our local churches.

It is probable that Paul was under the authority of the Praetorian Guard, whose fortress was at the edge of the city, with apartments in close vicinity which were rented...

Macedonia, Greece & Troas The Four Essentials of Discipleship Acts Chapter 20 1 After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had exhorted them and...

  Stained Glass Window at the Church of Nativity Bet Le Hem   The Real Christmas Story Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the Christian world, and each culture...

  Ephesus: The Scriptures & The Power of God   Ephesus Theater After the ground-breaking ministry in Europe, where five congregations were established, Paul sails from the Aegean side of...