Imaginatively Missional
Terrace House 2 in Ephesos provides an extraordinary glimpse into the social and religious life of one of the most important cities in the Greco-Roman world. Nestled on the southern slopes of the city near the Triodos (the intersection of three main streets), these seven peristyle houses reflect the wealth, sophistication, and religious diversity of …
It's 53 or 54 AD. So, imagine standing in the grandeur of the Ephesian Prytaneion, surrounded by marble reminders of the goddess Artemis, the supposed protector of the city and light to the world. According to a prominent inscription inscribed on a marble lintel block, you, Theophilos—a "lover of god"—have served as a Kouretes, a guardian …
Who was Theophilos, the addressee of Luke’s Gospel and Acts? For decades, scholars have speculated about his identity. Some argue that Theophilos, whose name means “lover/friend of God,” was a symbolic placeholder for all believers. Others suggest he was a wealthy patron who funded Luke’s literary endeavors. But what if Theophilos was a real person …
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