Category Archives: Revelation

Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Thyatira

We previously looked at Jesus’ third letter he wrote to the church at Pergamum, “the pagan church.” Pergamum resumed the theme of the first letter to Ephesus, with both words of commendation and condemnation. The fourth letter to the church … Continue reading

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Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Pergamum

The martyred church of Smyrna was the last letter we studied. Like Ephesus, Smyrna was one of the better churches. Smyrna, however, did not receive any word of condemnation. Jesus only had positive words to speak to Smyrna. We will … Continue reading

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Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Smyrna

Jesus’ first letter was written to the apostolic church of Ephesus. That church had a word of commendation from Jesus as well as a word of condemnation. Although the church wasn’t perfect, it was the church at its best. Smyrna: … Continue reading

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Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Ephesus

Last time, we talked about how each of the seven letters in Revelation presents a panoramic view of church history. Today we will study the first of Jesus’ letters: the letter to the church of Ephesus. Ephesus: “the Light of … Continue reading

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Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Introduction

The book of Revelation has earned a reputation for being difficult to understand. This is partly due to the symbolic language used and the fierce visions it conjures up. We’re starting a new series based on the seven letters to … Continue reading

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