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The following article contains an address by Dr. Larry Clayton on enduring afflictions in ministry. Along with his remarks is a charge by Scott Pauley to stay with the gospel. To be true evangelists. May God help us to endure afflictions with joy and steadfastness and stay with the work of the gospel. They explain what it means to "...endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist..." (2 Timothy 4:5)

“Endure Afflictions, Do the Work of An Evangelist…”

October 28, 2026
Editor's note: The following article contains an address by Dr. Larry Clayton on enduring afflictions in ministry. This faithful evangelist has been preaching for over 70 years in dozens of...
Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus. Both times Paul references Onesiphorus, he speaks of his house and household, as though the man himself was already gone. Most scholars believe that by this time, Onesiphorus had fallen during the intense persecution of believers, having been imprisoned or put to death for his faithful following of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus

October 20, 2026
Paul's Farewell Address In 2 Timothy chapter 1, we come to Paul's farewell address—his final letter written to his son in the faith. Sitting in a cold Roman prison cell,...
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What You Need to Know About Berea

October 1, 2026
“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in...
In antiquity, Pella in Macedonia was a major metropolis. Alexander the Great was born here. Nearby you can visit the intact tombs of his ancestors. Photo by John Buckner. In New Testament times, Macedonia was the region in the north of Greece and is estimated to have had a population of 1.5 million people. Thessalonica was the major city, but the region had other cities such as Philippi and Berea. The province housed the boyhood home of Alexander the Great, and the great road, the Via Egnatia, crossed it. The Roman province of Macedonia extended beyond the boundaries of the old kingdom of Macedonia all the way to the Aegean Sea.  

Nothing Left to Do in Greece 

August 13, 2026
“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but...
Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming behind them. In the pastor’s role, it is not a baton that he passes, but a shepherd’s staff. A Conversation about Pastoral Transition.

Passing the Shepherd’s Staff

June 4, 2026
A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because we are all just passing...
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Journey Through 2 Timothy

April 10, 2026
Journey Through 2 Timothy God is so very good to give us faithful ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a minister, but let me testify as a...
A Journey through 1 Timothy teaches us how to build a strong church by being a strong church member and supporting our pastors.

Journey Through 1 Timothy

April 6, 2026
Journey Through 1 Timothy I had the privilege of growing up in a pastor's home. Not only that, but I also served under the same pastor for nearly two decades...
Hierapolis is located on top of this travertine limestone mountain. The limestone was deposited by flow from the mineral-rich hot springs in the city. For this reason it is known in modern Turkish as Pamukkale, or Cotton Mountain. Photo by John Buckner

Hierapolis in the Bible

March 25, 2026
Hierapolis in the Bible “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete...
A journey through Galatians reveals the importance of liberty, the difference between law and grace, and the necessity of the Gospel.

Journey Through Galatians

March 19, 2026
Journey Through Galatians 2 Timothy 3:16 says that God's Word is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” We are looking at the Epistle to the...
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Journey Through 2 Corinthians

November 6, 2025
Journey Through 2 Corinthians Many years ago, William Burns was asked, “Are you ready to preach?” His answer: “Not yet. I have not yet got a morsel for myself.” Burns...
Image of Ephesus to connect the past to the truth of Paul's letter to that city. A journey through Ephesians shows us our position in the heavenlies, and the importance of both our work for the Lord and walk with the Lord.

Journey through Ephesians

October 22, 2025
Journey Through Ephesians “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”...
Having delivered the message of surrender, Paul gives the motive for surrender: you are a member of the family of God. Romans 12:1-2...

Call to Surrender

August 25, 2025
Call to Surrender “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service”...
The remains of the Roman amphitheater in Durres, Albania. By tradition, Paul preached here in the city of Durres when he came to Illyricum. We know from Acts that Paul liked to go where the crowds were so he could conceivably have preached right here. Photo by John Buckner

Illyricum

March 13, 2025
“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ....
Salamis, Salamis was the first stop for the evangelists Barnabas and Saul on their first missionary journey.

Salamis 

February 26, 2025
Salamis  “So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of...
Journey through Romans; its 16 chapters comprise the deepest, clearest, and most rigorous teaching on the doctrine of salvation, Journey Through Romans, Overview of Romans, Journey through Romans.

Journey Through Romans

February 19, 2025
Summary of Romans:Coleridge called it "the most profound book in existence." Agoday called it "the Cathedral of the Christian Faith." Martin Luther called it "the chief part of the New...
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A Normal Day

January 25, 2025
Men are famous for their extraordinary days, but they are forged on their ordinary days. We revel in the accomplishments and bemoan the failures of others, yet, those highest and...
The Book of Acts is a sequel to the Gospel of Luke. It is the book of Christ continuing His work in this world. Begin your journey through Acts.

Journey Through Acts

January 15, 2025
Journey Through Acts Overview: Some people have called it, the Fifth Gospel. It is called in our New Testament, the Book of Acts. Most think they are the acts of...
Image of Aquila and Priscilla from the Bible. This image links to an article titled "Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?" You do not need to be famous to be faithful. God does not measure our labor by size but by its sort (1 Corinthians 3:5-14). The lives of Aquila and Priscilla teach us what a difference a couple can make by committing their lives to the work of God."

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?

July 26, 2024
Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila...
The ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Corinth. The city was known in antiquity for this magnificent Doric temple. Ironically, this was the city where the preacher from Alexandria, Apollos, came to minister. Corinth was destroyed by the Romans under Lucius Mummius, then later refounded as a city by Julius Caesar, just before his assassination. As a result, many monuments in the city were dedicated to his memory, and that of his familv. Photo by John Buckner

Paul in Corinth

May 29, 2024
Paul in Corinth  “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow...
The Parthenon in Athens as viewed from Mars' Hill, also called the Areopagus. It is a small hill just below the famous temple complex on the Acropolis. Photo by John Buckner

Mars’ Hill 

April 18, 2024
“Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of...
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Learning to Rejoice Again

October 16, 2023
The only real and lasting joy is found in Jesus. The only way to enjoy the journey is to find the companionship of Christ along the way. What a thrill...
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Looking Vertically

November 17, 2022
Looking vertically in a world where the majority looks horizontally can be quite the difference maker. To be a dynamic follower of Christ and not a discontent believer, we must...
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A Mark of Greatness

January 30, 2012
A Mark of Greatness "Great men are not always wise..." - Job 32:9 Greatness is difficult to define.  One thing is sure:  men view greatness much differently than the Lord...