Welcome to Philippi: Why was this Macedonian City So Roman?
Philippi was more than the setting of Acts 16. Its Roman identity shaped its laws, social divisions, religious life, and response to Paul and Silas.
Paul Arrives in Philippi and a Church Begins by a River
Paul entered Philippi without ceremony. Days later, a conversation beside the river and Lydia's open home became the beginning of a Christian community.
Why Paul Silenced the Diviner in Acts 16
The enslaved diviner appeared to speak the truth about Paul. Why, then, did he command her spirit to be silent? The answer lies partly in how Philippi heard her words.
When the Crowd Takes Over: Public Uproar in the Book of Acts
In Acts, private grievances repeatedly become public accusations. From Philippi to Jerusalem, crowds shape what officials hear, whom they punish, and whether the accused may speak.