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Footsteps of Paul
The Corinth Canal: The Shortcut Paul Never Got to Take
Why the Isthmus of Corinth Demanded a Canal When the Apostle Paul boarded a ship at Cenchreae bound for Jerusalem, he was leaving from the eastern harbor of Corinth (Acts 18:18). The Corinth Canal that today cuts straight through the isthmus, connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, did not yet exist and would not exist for another eighteen centuries. Roughly…
Paul’s First Missionary Journey in Turkey: Visiting Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe
“Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. “ Acts 14:1 Visiting the Turkey Sites that Paul’s First Missionary Journey Began In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas pushed deep into the Roman province of Galatia. They were preaching in synagogues, healing the…
When and Where Saul’s Name Changed to Paul
“And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. “ Acts 11:26 Paul’s Spiritual Journey: From Christian Persecutor to Gospel Preacher Every traveler to the ancient world eventually asks the same question: what connects…
Top 10 Biblical Sites of Ephesus Every Christian Traveler Should See
“And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. When they asked him to stay for a longer period, he declined. But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus. “ Acts 18:18-21 Top…
Paul’s First Sermon at Pisidian Antioch: The Correlation to Caesar Augustus
“Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. “ Acts 13:13-14 Paul’s First Sermon at Pisidian Antioch, Turkey By Sarah Eaton The Yalvaç Museum in modern Turkey houses an extraordinary artifact: fragments of…
From Paul to Now: The Spirit Moving on Mars Hill
The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man,[a] 25 nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. Acts 17:24, ESV From Paul to Now: The Spirt Moving on Mars Hill By…
Patmos – The Island of Revelation and Exile
“I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.” Revelation 1:9 (ESV) Nestled in the Aegean Sea, Patmos Island remains a spiritual and archaeological treasure. This island is known primarily as…
Ancient Propaganda: Christ’s Resurrection was their Target
Ancient Propaganda: in the Nazareth Inscription. Caesar’s edict targeted Christ’s Resurrection and the Apostles’ supposed involvement.
Top 7 Sites to Visit in Rome for the Christian Traveler
There are Many Sites to Visit in Rome for Christian Travelers, Here is a List of Some of Our Favorites: A Christian tour of Rome with Living Passages is a unique way to see one of the Mediterranean’s most popular travel destinations. Rome flaunts a rich history that stretches from the 9th century BC to the flourishing present. Our guests…
Top 10 Art Pieces in Rome for the Christian Traveler
Rome is home to a host of early Christian Biblical Art by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, painted primarily in the 1600s.