The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
As in each discussion of the seven churches, we take a look at the setting: the original city in which each church existed. Ephesus was both the largest and the capital city of the Roman province of Asia Minor. It housed a massive, ornate Temple dedicated to the Roman "goddess" of fertility, Diana (called Artemis by the Greeks). It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The church was established in the heart of idolatry. Interestingly, the Apostle Paul, Aquila and Priscilla, Apollos, and Timothy were all involved with the church of Ephesus, which represents the Apostolic Stage of Church history. Ephesus means "desirable," and we discuss why the name was very appropriate.
The glorified Christ had some wonderful words of commendation to this church, particularly about their caution to prevent false teachers and heresy from creeping into their assembly. He especially commended their hatred of the deeds of the Nicolaitans. Unfortunately, the damaging doctrine of that group took root later (during the church history stage represented by Pergamos) and the result has been an unbiblical division between "clergy" and "laity" found in much of Christendom.
Genesis Lesson 16: The Temptation of Man {Why did God create Satan? Why did He allow Satan into Eden?}
Genesis Lesson 15: A Birth Day Gift for Adam {Woe! Man!} Christological Significance of Adam’s Deep Sleep and Rib
Genesis Lesson 14: Creation vs. Evolution {Garden of Eden} A Paradise, A Project, A Prohibition
Genesis Lesson 13: Creation vs. Evolution {Seventh Day} - When did Lucifer fall? The Significant Sabbath Rest. The Amazing Human Body.
Genesis Lesson 12: Creation vs. Evolution {No More Monkey Business} A Vital Lesson for Entire Family!
Genesis Lesson 11: Creation vs. Evolution {Sixth Day} Four Ways Man Differs from Animal World
Genesis Lesson 10: Creation vs. Evolution {Sixth Day} Animals that Baffle Evolutionists!
Genesis Lesson 9: Creation vs. Evolution {Fifth Day} The Fossil Record re Dinosaurs. How DNA defies Evolution
Genesis Lesson 8: Creation vs. Evolution {Fourth Day} Learn about Big Bang, Fission, and Steady-State Theories of Evolution
Genesis Lesson 7: Creation vs. Evolution {Third Day} Filling the Earth!
Genesis Lesson 6: Creation vs. Evolution {Second Day} - The Tri-une aspects of our World!
Genesis Lesson 5: Creation vs. Evolution {First Day} - We Discuss ”The Day-Age Theory/Progressive Creationism
Genesis Lesson 4: Creation vs. Evolution {Triune Universe Created} - What about the Gap Theory?
Genesis Lesson 3: Creation vs. Evolution {In the Beginning}
Genesis Lesson 2: Introduction to Book of Beginnings {Includes a Fascinating Comparison of Genesis and Revelation}
Genesis Lesson 1: The Foundation of History
Ruth - Part II {An End Times’ Prophetic Perspective!}
Book of Ruth - Part 1 {Three Love Stories in One}
Acts Lesson 26: Stephen’s Martyrdom {A Standing Ovation!}
Acts Lesson 25: Stephen’s Message VIII {Israel’s Indictment}
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