Warriors In The Storm: How Faith Leaders Are Finding Hope In Dark Times

"Ephesus was the most important city in western Asia Minor (now Turkey). It had a harbor that at that time opened into the Cayster River (see map, p. 2429), which in turn emptied into the Aegean Sea (see map, p. 2599). Because it was also at an intersection of major trade routes, Ephesus became a commercial center. It boasted a pagan temple dedicated to the Roman goddess Diana (Greek Artemis); cf. Ac 19:23-31. Paul made Ephesus a center for evangelism for about three years (see note on Ac 19:10), and the church there apparently flourished for some time, but later needed the warning of Rev 2:1-7.

As a member of the church, he provides us with the divine purpose, the will, and the tools to take on evil in all its forms in our daily lives.

Taking this book to heart makes us true warriors of the faith, doing battle morning tonight."