Fighting with Beasts at Ephesus | BLP Connections
Bible Land Passages: Connections
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In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul makes a startling claim: he "fought with beasts at Ephesus." But Paul was a Roman citizen, so did he really fight wild animals in the arena? Join John Moore as we walk through the ruins of ancient Ephesus to uncover the "beasts" Paul encountered during his ministry. This is a story how archaeology and Scripture meet, how the ruins illuminate courage and conviction, and why Paul’s fight against the "beasts" still speaks to the faithful today.
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