Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Smyrna

Joe | November 16, 2009

This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

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: The Church of Suffering
Smyrna is a seaport city located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. It [...]

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Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Introduction

Joe | November 11, 2009

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

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 the seven churches of Revelation.
The First Vision of Revelation: The Seven Churches
While parts of it may [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.