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July 1, 2022
6 Christian Sites in Rome You Should Know About and Visit
Wayne Stiles connects the Bible and its lands to life.
Christian sites in Rome offer a unique perspective for believers, standing out among the city’s famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, the Forum, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon. I’d like to show you six of these significant Christian sites to visit, including one that isn’t even on the map.
(Photo: The Arch of Constantine in Rome)
Essential Christian sites in Rome include:
Mamertine PrisonTre Fontane AbbeyThe Church of...
6 Christian Places to Visit in Rome You Should Know About
Rome is famous for its standard tourist sites: The Trevi Fountain, the Forum, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, the Pantheon — and many other historic places lay alongside modern streets and buildings.
(Photo: The Arch of Constantine in Rome)
But I’d like to show you 6 Christian places to visit, those sites relevant to believers, including one site that isn’t even on the map:
Mamertine PrisonTre Fontane AbbeyThe Church of St. Paul Outside the WallsSt. Peter’s Basilica and SquareThe Arch of Ti...The Mount of Olives—The Place of Jesus’ Coming, Going, & Coming Again
How fitting that the first mention of the Mount of Olives in the Bible represents the irony that would occur on its slopes throughout the centuries.
In King David’s day, the summit of the Mount of Olives held a place “where God was worshiped” (2 Samuel 15:32). And yet, that same context revealed the rejection of God’s chosen king, David, who crossed the Kidron Valley and ascended the slope weeping as he fled from his rebellious son.
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June 22, 2022
Assurance When You Need it Most [Podcast]
Genesis 15
If there’s one thing we all need, it’s assurance. We need it in all our relationships—at home, at work, and with God. That’s true for the brand-new Christian, and it’s true for our “heroes of the faith” like Abraham.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re continuing Abraham’s story in Genesis, where we’ll see that need in action—and God’s marvelous response to it.
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June 15, 2022
Walk by Faith, Not by Strife [Podcast]
Genesis 13-14
How much faith does it take to live the Christian life? Daily faith! We have to have daily faith, because so much of what God promises us is in the future. Thankfully, He also gives us encouragement right now.
In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking at Abraham’s life in Genesis for the daily dose we all need.
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June 8, 2022
True Faith and Half-Lies [Podcast]
Genesis 12
Looking at the world, it’s easy to get discouraged. Things seem to just get worse and worse, don’t they? But the truth is, Christians have always had to live out their faith in a context that’s opposed to our faith.
How do we do it? In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re turning to Genesis for the timeless answer.
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June 1, 2022
Top 10 Podcasts: #1 – What Will Heaven be Like? [Podcast]
Revelation 20-22
If you’ve ever wondered what heaven will be like, the #1 episode of Live the Bible is for you! Our most popular episode of all time leans on God’s Word to reveal what’s waiting for us on the other side of life. The book of Revelation has the FACTS about heaven and hell—and they just might surprise you.
Listen now to find out what makes this episode number 1.
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May 25, 2022
Top 10 Podcasts: #2 – Are the Headlines End-Times? [Podcast]
2 Thessalonians
Are we living in the end-times? The daily news seems worse than ever! But do today’s headlines signal the end-times? If so, what does that mean for you and me?
Our 2nd-most-popular episode of Live the Bible takes us to 2 Thessalonians for the truth about the end-times.
But don’t worry—above the clamor of our world’s bad news, God’s Word proclaims the very BEST news.
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May 18, 2022
Top 10 Podcasts: #3 – How to Rest in God Today [Podcast]
Psalm 131
How often do you feel the need to be in control? Let me ask it another way. How often are you truly at peace? In our Top Ten Countdown of Live the Bible, our #3 episode challenges us to be honest with ourselves about that tough question.
We all need rest—but we can only find it when we let go of one thing and truly trust God. How do we do it?
The key lies in a psalm with just three verses.
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May 10, 2022
Top 10 Podcasts: #4 – Judge Not – What Did Jesus Mean? [Podcast]
Matthew 7:1-6
“Judge not, that ye not be judged” (Matthew 7:1). That might be the most popular verse in the Bible—and it’s definitely the topic of our 4th-most-popular episode of Live the Bible!
Everybody knows these words from Jesus, and a lot of us like to quote them. But what does that verse really mean?
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