by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 24, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry News
It was in from the Mamertine prison that Paul, as he faced martyrdom for Christ, penned these words: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 23, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry News
As Paul sailed to Rome for his trial, he entered the harbor at Puteoli, Italy, where he spent a week with fellow Christians. And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: Where we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 22, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
When Paul stood to preach the gospel on Mars’ Hill, just outside of Athens, he faced a pluralistic society, much as we face today. Acts 17:22–34 records Paul’s message and the response he received. Some mocked. Some showed a little interest. But others believed. ...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 21, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry News
As we have been following the journeys of Paul—and especially here in the olympic stadium at Athens—I have been mindful of the fact that the apostle Paul constanly lived with a determination to finish his race strong for Christ. Indeed, as he approached the end of his...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 19, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
The island of Rhodes is 542 square miles, located twelve miles off the southwest coast of modern-day Turkey. The Apostle Paul came to this island during his third missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 21:1: “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them,...