Guide to Christian Turkey for First-Time Visitors
After twenty years of guiding, here is the orientation I wish every first-time visitor had read on the flight over — my beginner's guide to Christian Turkey.
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Top 10 Christian Sites in Izmir and the Smyrna Region
Ancient Smyrna sleeps under modern Izmir, and the region around it is packed with apostolic history. Here are my top 10 Christian sites in Izmir and nearby.
Nicolaitans and Nicolaitanism
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Prochorus of Patmos
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The Letter to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation
The first of the seven letters goes to the church I know best, just twenty minutes from my door. Let me walk you through the letter to the church of Ephesus, line by line.
Church of Thyatira and the Longest Letter in Revelation
Thyatira has the least to see and the longest letter of the seven. Let me show you why the church of Thyatira mattered so much — guilds, Lydia, and all.
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
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How the Letters Travelled Between the Seven Churches
Why these seven cities, and why in this order? The answer is a road. Let me walk you through the seven churches of Revelation, the way the first messenger did.
Cities Visited by Apostle Paul in Asia Minor
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Pagan to Christian Asia Minor
Discover how pagan Asia Minor transitioned to Christianity. Explore the history of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and ancient Turkey with Hasan Gülday.
Martyrs And Important Figures of Seven Churches of Revelation
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The Church of Smyrna: The Faithful City Under Persecution
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The Letter to Sardis: “Be Watchful and Strengthen What Remains”
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The Church of Philadelphia: The Open Door of Asia Minor
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What Happened in Ephesus in the Bible
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Thyatira the Misled Church
Location and Importance of Thyatira Located on the Izmir – Istanbul road, Akhisar District was founded on the ancient city of Thyateira also known as Thyatira,…
Important Christian People of Asia Minor
Turkey or as usually mentioned as Asia Minor in Holy Bible plays a vital role in early Christian history. There are a lot of Christian martyrs…
Why is number 7 important?
You will start to see a very common occurrence in my website or in any other medium about history and archaeology. There is a big love…
Introduction into Seven Churches of Revelation
Discover the Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey with expert insights on Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and biblical tours in Asia Minor.