Restoration work on the amphitheater in the Ancient Greek city of Laodicea, located in the ancient area of Smyrna, has now been completed.

Colossae & Laodicea - Paul (or one of his followers) wrote letters to the Christians in both these cities (Col 2:1; 4:13-16; also Rev 1:11; 3:14) Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis ...

Remember, Paul seems to speak so critically and strongly about philosophy to the church in Colossae (Col 2:8). Is there a “thus saith the Lord” that will allow us to proceed? Can we find ...

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” In Colossians chapter 2, Paul writes to the church in Colossae warning them of the false teachers among them preaching the message of “Jesus and,” ...

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey After Paul arrived in Ephesus, he went to the synagogue and preached boldly for three months. He headed to Caesarea, visiting Jerusalem, Antioch, Galatia, Phrygia, ...

"Suffering in Vain: A Study of the Interpretation of in Galatians 3.4." Journal for the Study of the New Testament 36.1 (2013): 3-16. "Asia Minor, Religion of"; "Colossae"; "Cult of Asclepius"; "Enuma ...