Rome’s Biblical Sites

What evidence is there in Rome that Paul or Peter were in the city? The Bible describes Paul’s arrival in Rome (Acts 28:11-16) and that he lived there two years (Acts 28:30-31). In 2 Timothy, Paul references his time in Rome (2 Tim 1:17). Peter mentions his association with Silvanus and Peter in Babylon atContinue reading “Rome’s Biblical Sites”

Paul’s Journeys in Greece with Liberty University

Luke describes Paul’s travels in Greece in Acts. Liberty University gave us the opportunity to follow in Paul’s footsteps with a couple of their learned professors, enabling us to get closer to appreciating Paul’s journeys. Details of the trip are on this page. Below I use my photos and text to describe what we sawContinue reading “Paul’s Journeys in Greece with Liberty University”

Greece: Neapolis. Philippi, Thessaloniki, and the Via Egnatia

Summary: Our exploration of the sites where Paul first visited Europe brought the Acts narratives to life. We felt the sea breeze and watched seagulls at the port of Neapolis (now Kavala). We felt the water of the river where Paul baptized Lydia. We touched the stones of the Via Egnatia that Paul had walkedContinue reading “Greece: Neapolis. Philippi, Thessaloniki, and the Via Egnatia”

Greece: Veria (aka Berea) and Vergina

TL;DR: We traveled to Berea (called Veria in modern Greek) where Paul visited in Acts 17:10. Close by was the underground museum of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. We then continued into Thessaloniki, and we slept adjacent to the Via Egnatia (Egnatian Way), the ancient Roman Road. Berea Our journey continued northward towardContinue reading “Greece: Veria (aka Berea) and Vergina”

A PhD in Bible Exposition at Liberty University

TL;DR: I completed a master’s in theological studies and a PhD in Bible Exposition over four years at Liberty University. The post below outlines the timeline, shares my experiences, and makes some recommendations. I recently completed my PhD, and perhaps the lack of writing assignments has caused me to blog more! In this instance, IContinue reading “A PhD in Bible Exposition at Liberty University”

Our Trip to Israel in 2018/2019

As Janet and I prepare for a trip to Greece in October 2024 to retrace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps, I write this post describing our trip to Israel to help refresh my memory. Perhaps you’ll enjoy reading it? I warn you that it was a packed trip, and this post includes many adventures. Summary ReflectionContinue reading “Our Trip to Israel in 2018/2019”