| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by brainhgeek(m): 11:56am On Jun 23, 2019 |
They are all in present day Turkey. Ruins and history left of them 2 Likes |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Johnny19: 11:58am On Jun 23, 2019 |
Who would once believe that Turkey was once a Christian nation. The Laodicean church is an exact replica of some of our modern day church who now forget to preach the truth and go after amassing wealth. God save all us. 2 Likes |
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| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Judybash93(m): 12:43pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Tyakukwe:
Christ did not write any letter. Na the question wey dey my mind... Wasn't it Paul that wrote letters |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by SultanOfAbia: 12:46pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
It represents the 7 chakras also know as the 7 spiritual centers of the body.. |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by almarthins(m): 1:13pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
justunde28:
the age we are is Laodicea bcoz the church are wealthy and have increase in wealth...we have forgotten the ancient landmark and We have the Apostle foundation .. we have forsaken God and we are seeking money...
the churches today are business center..
God will help us and lead us in a right way..
Correct! Our churches today are competing for edifice. Very big church with 60 thousand sinners in one service not people who re being prepared for heaven. 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by peteruuu(m): 1:20pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
EternalBeing:
When your life pleases God and HE still have assignment that HE wants you to deliver to Humanity, nobody can kill you. They must have tried to use sword and other means to kill John before throwing him into massive boiling oil with determination to fry him to death. Out of frustration when that didn't work too, they banished him into the lonely Island of Patmos in the year 93 AD, hoping that he would be devoured by wild animals.
The powerful Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle at the Patmos, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning present-day Christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith.
The Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent.
The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning present-day Christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith.
Who Wrote Revelation?
Christian scholars from the second century to date have attributed the physical writing of Revelation to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee (Mark 3:17) and author of the Gospel and Epistles of John. Although John literally wrote Revelation, the Book makes it clear that the source of the revelations is Jesus (Revelation 1:1-2).
In the first century A.D., the Apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, a Roman penal colony near Asia Minor. John’s “crime” was practicing Christianity. While in Patmos, John was seized by the Holy Spirit and received prophetic visions from Christ instructing him to: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea” (Revelations 1:1-2; 9-11).
Why Were These Seven Churches Chosen to Receive the Apocalyptic Message?
Revelation’s seven churches were among a number of early Christian communities in Asia Minor. These particular seven churches may have been chosen to receive Christ’s apocalyptic message because, geographically, the churches were located along an established, circular trade route that brought together the most populous and influential parts of the province. Once the apocalyptic message was given to the churches in these prominent cities, the message would spread to the Christian communities in the rest of the province.
Although the seven letters in Revelation are tailored to the named churches, these churches and their stated deficiencies can symbolize all churches in one respect or another. The instruction given to Revelation’s congregations, therefore, is valuable to Christian congregations today.
Where Were the Seven Churches and What Do They Symbolize?
1. Church of Ephesus
The Church that Has Abandoned Its Love for Christ and His Teachings (Revelation 2:1-7)
Ephesus was the prominent commercial and cultural center of Asia. Christ’s letter to the Ephesian church praises the congregation for its “deeds...hard work...and perseverance,” and for its rejection of false apostles (Revelation 2:2-3).
Despite its hard work and doctrinal integrity, Christ faults the community for having “forsaken the love [they] had at first” (Revelation 2:4). This “forsaken love” can mean that the Ephesians had become less devoted to Christ or that the work they did was no longer motivated by love for one another. The letter to the Ephesian church does offer the community hope if they repent and rekindle their love for Christian living (Revelation 2:5-7).
Significance Today
The lesson in the letter to Ephesus teaches that truth and love must go hand-in-hand. A church that upholds doctrinal purity at the expense of showing love is just as flawed as a church that upholds congregational harmony at the expense of truthful teachings. Instead, Jesus reveals that a church fashioned in His image must teach God’s Truth in love.
2. Church of Smyrna
The Church that Remains Faithful Amidst Persecution (Revelation 2:8-11)
Smyrna was home to a large Jewish community hostile to Christians. The Bible notes that slanderous accusations by Jews against Christians had led to Christian persecution by Roman authorities (Acts 14:2, 19: Acts 17:13).
Christ’s revelation to Smyrna commends the community for its material poverty but spiritual wealth and acknowledges its wrongful persecution (Revelation 2:9). Christ does not reprimand this church but warns of impending imprisonment for some of its members, urging them to remain faithful “even to the point of death” and remember the promise of their “victor’s crown” (Revelation 2:10).
Significance Today
Like the church in Smyrna, Christians are persecuted worldwide in obvious and insidious ways. This letter warns all Christians that although we may suffer greatly, the length of tribulation will be short compared to the promise of eternal life.
3. Church of Pergamum
The Church that Compromises Its Beliefs (Revelation 2:12-17)
The city of Pergamum was renowned for its pagan practices. The letter to the church there lauds the congregation for upholding its faith despite the city’s pervasive pagan influences (Revelation 2:13). The letter then addresses the church’s sin by denouncing some of its members for following false teachings that brought about religious and moral compromise (Revelation 2:14-15).
The Lord calls on the community to repent or risk the judgment that will emanate from the “sword of [His] mouth” (Revelation 2:16). Those who repent will be given the “hidden manna” that is the grain of Heaven (Psalm 78:24), and a “white stone” or clean slate with a new identity in Christ (Revelation 2:17).
Significance Today
Like the Christians in Pergamum, it’s easy to normalize the non-Christian behavior of those around us and allow that behavior to dilute our values (1 Corinthians 15:33). But the Bible urges us to “not conform to the pattern of this world” but be transformed by the renewal of our mind in accordance with God’s Word (Romans 12:2).
4. Church of Thyatira
The Church that Follows False Prophets (Revelation 2:18-29)
Thyatira was a wealthy commercial city. Jesus’ letter to Thyatira praises the church for having grown in faith and service (Revelation 2:19). The church’s downfall was its devotion to a false prophet that led some members to commit idolatry and immorality (Revelation 2:20). Although the false prophet remained unrepentant, Jesus affirms that the congregation can still repent by turning away from the prophet’s ways (Revelation 2:21-22).
The Lord reminds us in this revelation that He will repay each of us according to our deeds (Revelation 2:23). The payment for sin is death. Those who persevere in faith, however, will receive a share of Christ’s messianic authority over all nations and triumph over death (Revelation 2:26-28).
Significance Today
Just as some in Thyatira’s church were led astray by a false prophet, Christians today fall prey to cult leaders, occult practices, and other false teachings. To share in Christ’s victory, we are to avoid these “so-called deep secrets” of Satan (Revelation 2:24) and hold firm to Christ’s teachings.
5. Church of Sardis
The Church that is Spiritually Dead (Revelation 3:1-6)
Sardis was a city that had endured two surprise attacks despite its fortifications. Our Lord faults the church in Sardis for maintaining an outward appearance of being “alive,” while actually being spiritually dead (Revelation 3:1). Alluding to the city’s history of prior surprise attacks, Jesus warns the congregation to “wake up” and repent, lest he “come like a thief” to bestow His judgment (Revelation 3:2-3).
Those in Sardis who heed Christ’s warning will be “dressed in white,” a symbol of purity and victory, and will be acknowledged in Heaven’s Book of Life (Revelation 3:5).
Significance Today
Today, Christians can fall into the trap that ensnared the church in Sardis if we merely go through the motions of practicing our faith without really feeding our spirit. We can avoid becoming “the living dead” by engaging in our faith through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.
6. Church of Philadelphia
The Church that Patiently Endured Despite Weaknesses (Revelation 3:7-13)
Philadelphia was home to a synagogue community hostile to Christians. Christ praises the Philadelphians for remaining faithful in the face of trials despite their limited strength (Rev. 3:8 ).
Jesus does not reproach this congregation but condemns its persecutors. (Revelation 3:9). Christ promises that if Philadelphia’s congregants remain faithful to Him, He will protect them from the “hour of trial” and make them pillars in God’s heavenly temple (Revelation 3:10-12).
Significance Today
The message to Philadelphia shows us the blessings that come when we maintain our faith despite life’s tribulations. In fact, those who persevere despite weaknesses will stand strong as pillars in Heaven.
7. Church of Laodicea
The Church with a Lukewarm Faith (Revelation 3:14-22)
Laodicea was a prosperous industrial and commercial center. Jesus’ letter to this church wastes no time denouncing the congregation for its lukewarm faith, threatening to “spit” the congregation out of His mouth (Revelation 3:16).
Christ scolds this church for allowing its economic prosperity to cause it spiritual bankruptcy and reveals that, despite its economic wealth, only He can provide spiritual wealth (Revelation 3:17-18). Those in Laodicea’s church who open the door to Christ will share in His Heavenly banquet and have the right to sit with Him on His throne (Revelation 3:20-21).
Significance Today
Like the church in Laodicea, it’s easy to become complacent in our faith during times of abundance. Christ warns us in this revelation that he will “spit out” lukewarm disciples. Instead, Jesus urges us to keep seeking the Lord’s face even after His hand has bestowed riches in our lives. https://churchages.net/en/sermon/branham/54-0512-seven-Church-ages |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by femi4: 1:32pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Too many laodicea Church today 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by APOSTLECHUMA: 1:38pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
GOD DOESNT WORK WITH JEWS AND GENTILES AT THESAME TIME AND WHEN GRACE WAS INTRODUCED,IT WAS TO ALLOW GENTILES TIME TO COME IN, WHILE JEWS WERE CUT OFF AND TILL DATE REMAIN IN SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS NOT BELIEVING IN CHRIST UNTIL THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES IS OVER. THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES HAS OVER 2000 YEARS WITH 7 DIFFERENT DISPENSATIONAL CHURCH AGES INSIDE IT. THE 7 CHURCHES REPRESENTED THE 7CHURCH AGES AND THEIR CONTENTS WERE WHAT HAPPENED IN EACH OF THE AGES. E.G IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE ( SARDIS ) WAS WHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH BEGAN TO CHARGE FOR PRAYERS AND SELL INDULGENCE ETC AND IN THAT 5TH CHURCH AGE THEY WERE SAYING A MEASURE OF WHEAT FOR A PENNY AND 3 MEASURES OF BARLEY FOR A PENNY. NB: WHEAT IS USED IN MAKING BREAD AND BREAD IS A SYMBOL OF GOD'S WORD AND GOD'S WORD IS FREE BUT TILL TODAY CATHOLIC CHURCH STILL SELL INDULGENCE ETC EXPLOITING PEOPL AND IT BEGAN IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE. PRESENTLY, WE ARE OVER 110 YEARS INTO THE LAST CHURCH AGE ( LAODECIA ) AND IT IS IN THIS AGE THAT CHRIST WILL COME AS IT IS THE LAST. LAODECIA IS AN AGE OF OVER EDUCATION AND INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH AND COMPETITION AMONG CHURCHES, WHERE EVERY BODY CLAIMS TO KNOW IT ALL AND TO BE RICH AS YOU SEE AMONG MODERN CRIMINALS CALLED MEN OF GOD TODAY BUT THEY ARE NAKED, BLIND AND MISERABLE AND DONT KNOW IT. IN REV 1-20, THE 7 STARS IN CHRIST'S HAND IN VERSE 14 WERE DESCRIBED AS 7 ANGELS OF THE 7CHURHES AND ANGELS ARE SIMPLY MESSENGERS. PAUL WAS THE IST FOLLOWED BY IRANEUS MARTIN COLUMA LUTHER WESLEY AND THE 7TH WHO THE WORLD REJECTED BECAUSE OF THE HARD MESSAGE HE CAME WITH LIKE EVERY TRUE MAN OF GOD. AM STOPPING HERE FOR NOW 07054142412 IS MY NUM. IT WAS IN THIS LAST CHURCH AGE ALSO THAT CHRIST WAS PUSHED OUT OF HIS CHURCH BY SO CALLED MEN OF GOD,DUE TO MATERIALISM. AS YOU CAN SEE,CHRIST WAS OUT SIDE THE CHURCH CALLING PEOPL OUT. THE HARD TRUTH TODAY IS THAT GOD IS NO MORE IN THE CHURCHES AND WHAT WE HAVE EVERY WHERE IS MEN BUILDING THE KINGDOMS INSIDE GOD'S KINGDOM,ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES LITTLE gods BEFORE PEOPLE. THATS WHY MANY ARE TIRED OF GOING BUT DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO BUT WE THANK GOD IN A SPECIAL WAY WHO DOESNT LEAVE HIS OWN IN DARKNESS BUT HAS GIVEN US A MESSAGE THAT BROUGHT US OUT OF LAODECIA MADNESS. WILL LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU WILL LIKE TO COME OUT OF THE INSANITY CALLED CHURCHES OF TODAY. REMEMBER REV 18-4, IT SAYS COME OUT OF HER ( MYSTERY BABYLON-CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL HER DAUGHTER CHURCHES ) THAT CAME OUT OF HER. THEY ARE ALL NOW IN ECUMENISM AND INTERFAITHISM FOR THE MARK OF THE BEAST WITH POPE AS THE HEAD. 1 Like 
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| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by damocool(m): 1:58pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
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| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by damocool(m): 2:10pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
APOSTLECHUMA:
GOD DOESNT WORK WITH JEWS AND GENTILES AT THESAME TIME AND WHEN GRACE WAS INTRODUCED,IT WAS TO ALLOW GENTILES TIME TO COME IN, WHILE JEWS WERE CUT OFF AND TILL DATE REMAIN IN SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS NOT BELIEVING IN CHRIST UNTIL THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES IS OVER. THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES HAS OVER 2000 YEARS WITH 7 DIFFERENT DISPENSATIONAL CHURCH AGES INSIDE IT. THE 7 CHURCHES REPRESENTED THE 7CHURCH AGES AND THEIR CONTENTS WERE WHAT HAPPENED IN EACH OF THE AGES. E.G IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE ( SARDIS ) WAS WHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH BEGAN TO CHARGE FOR PRAYERS AND SELL INDULGENCE ETC AND IN THAT 5TH CHURCH AGE THEY WERE SAYING A MEASURE OF WHEAT FOR A PENNY AND 3 MEASURES OF BARLEY FOR A PENNY. NB: WHEAT IS USED IN MAKING BREAD AND BREAD IS A SYMBOL OF GOD'S WORD AND GOD'S WORD IS FREE BUT TILL TODAY CATHOLIC CHURCH STILL SELL INDULGENCE ETC EXPLOITING PEOPL AND IT BEGAN IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE. PRESENTLY, WE ARE OVER 110 YEARS INTO THE LAST CHURCH AGE ( LAODECIA ) AND IT IS IN THIS AGE THAT CHRIST WILL COME AS IT IS THE LAST. LAODECIA IS AN AGE OF OVER EDUCATION AND INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH AND COMPETITION AMONG CHURCHES, WHERE EVERY BODY CLAIMS TO KNOW IT ALL AND TO BE RICH AS YOU SEE AMONG MODERN CRIMINALS CALLED MEN OF GOD TODAY BUT THEY ARE NAKED, BLIND AND MISERABLE AND DONT KNOW IT. IN REV 1-20, THE 7 STARS IN CHRIST'S HAND IN VERSE 14 WERE DESCRIBED AS 7 ANGELS OF THE 7CHURHES AND ANGELS ARE SIMPLY MESSENGERS. PAUL WAS THE IST FOLLOWED BY IRANEUS MARTIN COLUMA LUTHER WESLEY AND THE 7TH WHO THE WORLD REJECTED BECAUSE OF THE HARD MESSAGE HE CAME WITH LIKE EVERY TRUE MAN OF GOD. AM STOPPING HERE FOR NOW 07054142412 IS MY NUM. IT WAS IN THIS LAST CHURCH AGE ALSO THAT CHRIST WAS PUSHED OUT OF HIS CHURCH BY SO CALLED MEN OF GOD,DUE TO MATERIALISM. AS YOU CAN SEE,CHRIST WAS OUT SIDE THE CHURCH CALLING PEOPL OUT. THE HARD TRUTH TODAY IS THAT GOD IS NO MORE IN THE CHURCHES AND WHAT WE HAVE EVERY WHERE IS MEN BUILDING THE KINGDOMS INSIDE GOD'S KINGDOM,ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES LITTLE gods BEFORE PEOPLE. THATS WHY MANY ARE TIRED OF GOING BUT DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO BUT WE THANK GOD IN A SPECIAL WAY WHO DOESNT LEAVE HIS OWN IN DARKNESS BUT HAS GIVEN US A MESSAGE THAT BROUGHT US OUT OF LAODECIA MADNESS. WILL LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU WILL LIKE TO COME OUT OF THE INSANITY CALLED CHURCHES OF TODAY. REMEMBER REV 18-4, IT SAYS COME OUT OF HER ( MYSTERY BABYLON-CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL HER DAUGHTER CHURCHES ) THAT CAME OUT OF HER. THEY ARE ALL NOW IN ECUMENISM AND INTERFAITHISM FOR THE MARK OF THE BEAST WITH POPE AS THE HEAD. you sounded more like a branhamite.. 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Geesaintagape: 2:11pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
I still wonder why a Bible passage means different things to different churches.
7-day Adventist has quite different interpretation of this passage, JW has different interpretation of this passage.
Which way forward Nigerians? |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by APOSTLECHUMA: 2:31pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
damocool:
you sounded more like a branhamite.. In the message "beyond the curtain of time" When Branham saw all the souls he won for God in heaven and asked the angel whether they were all Branhams,the reply the angel gave him was that they were not Branhams but his converts to Christ. No true message believer calls himself a Branhamite except those who have gone over board ( though i understood what u meant ). STAY BLESSED |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by damocool(m): 3:15pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
APOSTLECHUMA:
In the message "beyond the curtain of time" When Branham saw all the souls he won for God in heaven and asked the angel whether they were all Branhams,the reply the angel gave him was that they were not Branhams but his converts to Christ. No true message believer calls himself a Branhamite except those who have gone over board ( though i understood what u meant ). STAY BLESSED Why asking to be met privately? Out of ur numerous lies there comes another one, branham saw and asked the angel.. Well, lemme just do as if I don't know anything about you guys... 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by APOSTLECHUMA: 3:43pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
damocool:
Why asking to be met privately? Out of ur numerous lies there comes another one, branham saw and asked the angel.. Well, lemme just do as if I don't know anything you guys... my bro i wish u did call it a lie so that u wont be quilty pf the unpadonable sin on the day of judgemnt. Bible predicted falling away from the truth in the end time and as a result of that,there will be restoration work just before rapture.It is not for every body and u need not bother yourself over it but let it sink down into you that all who refused to accept a man sent by God,will not refuse one sent by satan as u cant reject light and refuse to be in darkness.I have the cd where the pope of Rome has declared himself the Elijah of Malchi 4 and the one to do the work of restoration before the coming back of Christ. In that cd all the churches on earth said that after carefully searching through the bible,that they have come to agree that there must be restoration before rapture.The pitiful thing now is that they have accepted the pope to be that Elijah, so here comes your Mal 4--the pope. See u on judgemnt day sir as i will not reply to ur comments again. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by damocool(m): 4:17pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
APOSTLECHUMA:
my bro i wish u did call it a lie so that u wont be quilty pf the unpadonable sin on the day of judgemnt. Bible predicted falling away from the truth in the end time and as a result of that,there will be restoration work just before rapture.It is not for every body and u need not bother yourself over it but let it sink down into you that all who refused to accept a man sent by God,will not refuse one sent by satan as u cant reject light and refuse to be in darkness.I have the cd where the pope of Rome has declared himself the Elijah of Malchi 4 and the one to do the work of restoration before the coming back of Christ. In that cd all the churches on earth said that after carefully searching through the bible,that they have come to agree that there must be restoration before rapture.The pitiful thing now is that they have accepted the pope to be that Elijah, so here comes your Mal 4--the pope. See u on judgemnt day sir as i will not reply to ur comments again. Like pope , like Branham who of the spirit of pride branded themselves the restorers of things before Christ, preparing the way turning the heart of the children to the Father.. Paul {Saul of Tarsus} was against Christ and wasn't condemned, but a Man the person of Branham whose many of his teaching were full of false teachings, leading many of his followers to Idol worshipping. Even among his pastors are division with everyone claiming to be the anointed successor. You know how I spotted u, when I saw ur first write up calling other denominations mark of beast, that can only be from Branhamites. My eternal destiny doesn't depends on accepting Branham or his false teachings and his numerous failed prophesies but accepting Christ and his entirety.. God sent Branham as I'm sent into the world to live for him, preach the word and so on.. Only Christ the author and the finisher of our faith, not a mere man like Branham, who had his short comings.. 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by deebrain(m): 4:50pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Wonderful insight.
Kudos. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Nobody: 5:20pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Bestbeelieve:
Its meaning is deeper than you think. its mans lack of understanding that makes you think its twisted! U that av understanding, explain it to us |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Ay92(m): 7:09pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Why are some idiots quoting the whole post? |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by mainman7(m): 8:13pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
MykOnyxo:
I wish our churches can draw lessons from this seven churches.
brainhgeek:
They are all in present day Turkey. Ruins and history left of them sloye5:
All of them are in present day turkey Yes, Turkey was 99.9% Christian. In fact, Turkey was the Christianity Head Quarter in the World, but Arab Islam targeted it and enslave Turkey till date their PM is a chronic Jihadist Muslim that encourages Muslim to massively flood into Europe, UK, America, etc to further enslave the Western World under Islam. Roman Catholic wanted to enslave Christians with half-truth, so, they removed the self-defence apects from Bible and gave protestants the watered down 66 instead of 78 Books Just like British did and gave us the further reduced "Slave Bible"(34 Books), when they came to colonize Africa. To dumb down Christians and makes them fools, RC removed so many books and verses that would encourage Christians to defend themselves. Luke 22:36 The only verse they mistakenly left is when Jesus said Christians that don't have swords should sell their cloths and buy swords to destroy those that want to destroy them. Jesus said he didn't come to destroy the old testament law which says "pay tithe" and "those that kill should be killed" Pastors still preach pay tithes, but they senselessly refused to tell Christians to defend thrmselves. The Pastors should wake up and preach the Truth; that Christians should buy guns and destroy their enemies. Else, it a matter of time before Islam wipe out all Christians and enslave all Countries like they enslaved Turkey. They won't stop unless Christians stop them. 2 Likes |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by mainman7(m): 8:26pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Islam has never spread by any other means except by larges scale bloodshed. Some Muslims try to deceive senseless gullible Christians that Jesus and American have waged more war on Humanity, lies! The only way Islam is still spreading is my heartless killings hick won't stop. They killed, killed, killed and enslaved the Europeans for so long till Europeans stopped been deceived by the watered Bible. Europe maned up and fought back by inventing guns that killed them with higher destructions. ISLAM AND EUROPE TIMELINE (355-1291 A.D.) 355: After removing a Roman temple from the site (possibly the Temple of Aphrodite built by Hadrian), Constantine I has the Church of the Holy Sepulcher constructed in Jerusalem. Built around the excavated hill of the Crucifixion, legend has it that Constantine's mother Helena discovered the True Cross here. 570: Muhammad was born in Mecca. 590 - 604: Pope Gregory the Great (c. 540 - 604) begans his liturgical reforms and changes in church administration. 594: Muhammad became the manager of the business of Lady Khadija. 595: Muhammad married Hadrat Khadija. 610: Muhammad had a religious experience on Mount Hira that changed his life. 613: Persians capture Damascus and Antioch. 614: Persians sack Jerusalem. damaging the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the process. 615: Muhammad invited the Hashimites to adopt Islam. 615: Persecution of Muslims by the Quaraish in Mecca intensified and a group of Muslims leave for Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia). 621: Abu Jahl became leader of a mounting opposition to Muslims in Mecca and organized a boycott of merchants in Mohammad's clan, the Hashim. 622: About 75 converts from Medina took the two Pledges of al-Aqaba, professing to Islam and to protect Muhammad from all danger. 622: The Hijra: emigration of Muhammad and his followers to Yathrib (now: Madinat al-Nabi, "the city of the Prophet," or simply, al-Madina). Foundation of the first Islamic community; social and economic reforms. Starting point of the Islamic calendar. 624: Muhammad broke with his Jewish supporters because they refused to recognize him as a prophet and adopt Isalm. He chose now to emphasize the Arabness of the new religion and has his followers face Mecca when praying instead of Jerusalem. In the end, all the Jews were either banished or executed. March 15, 624: At the Battle of Abdr, Muhammad and his followers defeated an army from Mecca. Muhammad's chief rival in Mecca, Abu Jahl, was executed. 627: Meccan leader Abu Sufyan (c. 567 - c. 655) laid siege to Muhammad's forces in Medina during the battle of the Trench. Even with 10,000 men he was unsuccessful for the 15 days he was there. Muhammad suspected the Banu Quraiza Jews of helping the Meccans and had all the men killed. 627: A confederation was created between Muhammad's followers in Mecca and the eight Arab clains in Medina with the Constitution of Medina. 628: Muhammad led about 1,600 men on a pilgrimage to Mecca where their passage was blocked by citizens of Mecca. Fortunately they agreed to negotiate with Muhammad and then later agreed to the Pact of Hudaibiya, ending hostilities and allowing for Muslim pilgrimages. 629: After a group of Muslims was attacked, Muhammad dissolved the Pact of Hudaibiya and prepared to attack Mecca. 630: An army of 30,000 Muslims marched on Mecca which surrendered with little resistance. Muhammad took control of the city and made it the spiritual center of Islam. 632: Death of Muhammad. His father-in-law, Abu-Bakr, and Umar devised a system to allow Islam to sustain religious and political stability. Accepting the name of caliph ("deputy of the Prophet"  , Abu-Bakr begins a military exhibition to enforce the caliph's authority over Arabian followers of Muhammad. Abu-Bakr then moved northward, defeating Byzantine and Persian forces. Abu-Bakr died two years later and Umar succeeded him as the second caliph, launching a new campaign against the neighboring empires. 632-34: Widespread tribal rebellion on the death of Muhammad. Abu Bakr, the first caliph (khalifa) reimposes the authority of the Islamic government throughout Arabia and sends Arab armies of conquest against Mesopotamia and Syria. 633: Muslims conquer Syria and Iraq. 634: Victory against the Byzantines in Palestine (Ajnadayn). 634-644: Umar (c. 591-644) reigns as the second caliph. The Muslims subjugate Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia and Persia. Garrisons established in the conquered lands, and the Muslim 1 Like |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by mainman7(m): 8:31pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
635: Muslims begin the conquest of Persia and Syria. 635: Arab Muslims capture the city of Damascus from the Byzantines. August 20, 636: Battle of Yarmuk (also: Yarmuq, Hieromyax): Following the Muslim capture of Damascus and Edessa, Byzantine Emperor Heraclius organizes a large army which manages to take back control of those cities. However, Byzantine commander, Baänes is soundly defeated by Muslim forces under Khalid ibn Walid in a battle in the valley of the Yarmuk River outside Damascus. This leaves all of Syria open to Arab domination. 636 (?): The Arabs under Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas defeat a Sasanian army in the battle of Qadisiyya (near Hira), gaining Iraq west of the Tigris. A second victory follows at Jalula, near Ctesiphon. 637: The Arabs occupy the Persian capital of Ctesiphon. By 651, the entire Persian realm would come under the rule of Islam and continued its westward expansion. 637: Syria is conquered by Muslim forces. 637: Jerusalem falls to invading Muslim forces. 638: Caliph Umar I enters Jerusalem. 639-42: Conquest of Egypt (642 taking of Alexandria) by 'Amr ibn al-'As. Muslims capture the sea port of Caesarea in Palestine, marking end of the Byzantine presence in Syria. 641: Islam spreads into Egypt. The Catholic Archbishop invites Muslims to help free Egypt from Roman oppressors. 641: Under the leadership of Abd-al-Rahman, Muslims conquer southern areas of Azerbaijan, Daghestan, Georgia, and Armenia. 641/2: Under the leadership of Amr ibn al-As, Muslims conquer the Byzantine city of Alexandria in Egypt. Amr forbids the looting of the city and proclaims freedom of worship for all. According to some accounts, he also has what was left of the Great Library burned the following year. Al-As creates the first Muslim city in Egypt, al-Fustat, and builds there the first mosque in Egypt. 644: Muslim leader Umar dies and is succeeded by Caliph Uthman, a member of the Umayyad family that had rejected Muhammad's prophesies. Rallies arise to support Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, as caliph. Uthman launches invasions to the west into North Africa. 649: Muawiya I, a member of the Umayyad family, leads a raid against Cyprus, sacking the capital Salamis-Constantia after a short siege and pillaging the rest of the island. 652: Sicily is attacked by Muslims coming out of Tunisia (named Ifriqiya by the Muslims, a name later given to the entire continent of Africa). 653: Muawiya I leads a raid against Rhodes, taking the remaining pieces of the Colossus of Rhodes (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world) and shipping it back to Syria to be sold as scrap metal. 654: Muawiya I conquers Cyprus and stations a large garrison there. The island would remain in Muslim hands until 0966. 655: Battle of the Masts: In one of the few Muslim naval victories in the entire history of Islam, Muslim forces under the command of Uthman bin Affan defeat Byzantine forces under Emperor Constant II. The battle takes place off the coast of Lycia and is an important stage in the decline of Byzantine power. 661-680: Mu'awiya, founder of the Umayyad dynasty, becomes the caliph and moves the capital from Mecca to Damascus. The Umayyad family rules Islam until 750. Ali's followers form a religious party called Shiites and insist that only descendants of Ali deserve the title of caliph or deserve any authority over Muslims. The opposing party, the Sunnites, insist on the customs of the historical evolution of the caliphate rather than a hereditary descent of spiritual authority. 662: Egypt fell to the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates until 868 A.D. A year prior, the Fertile Crescent and Persia yielded to the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, whose rule lasted until 1258 and 820, respectively. 667: The Arabs occupy Chalcedon, threatening Constantinope. Sicily is attacked by Muslims sailing from Tunisia. [b]668: First Siege of Constantinople: This attack lasts off and on for seven years, with the Muslim forces generally spending the w635: Muslims begin the conquest of Persia and Syria. 635: Arab Muslims capture the city of Damascus from the Byzantines. August 20, 636: Battle of Yarmuk (also: Yarmuq, Hieromyax): Following the Muslim capture of Damascus and Edessa, Byzantine Emperor Heraclius organizes a large army which manages to take back control of those cities. However, Byzantine commander, Baänes is soundly defeated by Muslim forces under Khalid ibn Walid in a battle in the valley of the Yarmuk River outside Damascus. This leaves all of Syria open to Arab domination. 636 (?): The Arabs under Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas defeat a Sasanian army in the battle of Qadisiyya (near Hira), gaining Iraq west of the Tigris. A second victory follows at Jalula, near Ctesiphon. 637: The Arabs occupy the Persian capital of Ctesiphon. By 651, the entire Persian realm would come under the rule of Islam and continued its westward expansion. 637: Syria is conquered by Muslim forces. 637: Jerusalem falls to invading Muslim forces. 638: Caliph Umar I enters Jerusalem. 639-42: Conquest of Egypt (642 taking of Alexandria) by 'Amr ibn al-'As. Muslims capture the sea port of Caesarea in Palestine, marking end of the Byzantine presence in Syria. 641: Islam spreads into Egypt. The Catholic Archbishop invites Muslims to help free Egypt from Roman oppressors. 641: Under the leadership of Abd-al-Rahman, Muslims conquer southern areas of Azerbaijan, Daghestan, Georgia, and Armenia. 641/2: Under the leadership of Amr ibn al-As, Muslims conquer the Byzantine city of Alexandria in Egypt. Amr forbids the looting of the city and proclaims freedom of worship for all. According to some accounts, he also has what was left of the Great Library burned the following year. Al-As creates the first Muslim city in Egypt, al-Fustat, and builds there the first mosque in Egypt. 644: Muslim leader Umar dies and is succeeded by Caliph Uthman, a member of the Umayyad family that had rejected Muhammad's prophesies. Rallies arise to support Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, as caliph. Uthman launches invasions to the west into North Africa. 649: Muawiya I, a member of the Umayyad family, leads a raid against Cyprus, sacking the capital Salamis-Constantia after a short siege and pillaging the rest of the island. 652: Sicily is attacked by Muslims coming out of Tunisia (named Ifriqiya by the Muslims, a name later given to the entire continent of Africa). 653: Muawiya I leads a raid against Rhodes, taking the remaining pieces of the Colossus of Rhodes (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world) and shipping it back to Syria to be sold as scrap metal. 654: Muawiya I conquers Cyprus and stations a large garrison there. The island would remain in Muslim hands until 0966. 655: Battle of the Masts: In one of the few Muslim naval victories in the entire history of Islam, Muslim forces under the command of Uthman bin Affan defeat Byzantine forces under Emperor Constant II. The battle takes place off the coast of Lycia and is an important stage in the decline of Byzantine power. 661-680: Mu'awiya, founder of the Umayyad dynasty, becomes the caliph and moves the capital from Mecca to Damascus. The Umayyad family rules Islam until 750. Ali's followers form a religious party called Shiites and insist that only descendants of Ali deserve the title of caliph or deserve any authority over Muslims. The opposing party, the Sunnites, insist on the customs of the historical evolution of the caliphate rather than a hereditary descent of spiritual authority. 662: Egypt fell to the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates until 868 A.D. A year prior, the Fertile Crescent and Persia yielded to the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, whose rule lasted until 1258 and 820, respectively. 667: The Arabs occupy Chalcedon, threatening Constantinope. Sicily is attacked by Muslims sailing from Tunisia. 668: First Siege of Constantinople: This attack lasts off and on for seven years, with the Muslim forces generally spending the winters on the island of Cyzicus, a few miles south of Constantinople, and only sailing against the city during the spring and summer months. The Greeks are able to fend off repeated attacks with a weapon desperately feared by the Arabs: Greek Fire. It burned through ships, shields, and flesh and it could not be put out once it started. Muawiyah has to send emissaries to Byzantine Emperor Constans to beg him to let the survivors return home unimpeded, a request that is granted in exchange for a yearly tribute of 3,000 pieces of gold, fifty slaves, and fifty Arab horses. Turkey made mistake of having mercy on heartless enemies that left their own Land with aim to come and hijack Europe and enslave them. Their mercy was their mistake, because the Islamic Arabs they released gave more details about their internal structures. By the time the unrepentant killers came back again, Turkey became their possession till date. http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/imperialism/notes/islamchron.html 2 Likes |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by peteruuu(m): 8:35pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
damocool:
. False preacher / prophet alert No bro. How do you mean sir? Thanks. |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by damocool(m): 10:01pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
peteruuu:
No bro. How do you mean sir?
Thanks. It's a pity that you messages believer don't read , all you read is Branham message book.. He introduced strange doctrines in which u people just uphold without biblical backup, even when the scriptures charged us not to receive any doctrine in variance with that of Christ.. 2 Likes |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by EkpoTony(m): 12:06am On Jun 24, 2019 |
EternalBeing:
When your life pleases God and HE still have assignment that HE wants you to deliver to Humanity, nobody can kill you. They must have tried to use sword and other means to kill John before throwing him into massive boiling oil with determination to fry him to death. Out of frustration when that didn't work too, they banished him into the lonely Island of Patmos in the year 93 AD, hoping that he would be devoured by wild animals.
The powerful Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle at the Patmos, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning present-day Christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith.
The Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent.
The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning present-day Christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith.
Who Wrote Revelation?
Christian scholars from the second century to date have attributed the physical writing of Revelation to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee (Mark 3:17) and author of the Gospel and Epistles of John. Although John literally wrote Revelation, the Book makes it clear that the source of the revelations is Jesus (Revelation 1:1-2).
In the first century A.D., the Apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, a Roman penal colony near Asia Minor. John’s “crime” was practicing Christianity. While in Patmos, John was seized by the Holy Spirit and received prophetic visions from Christ instructing him to: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea” (Revelations 1:1-2; 9-11).
Why Were These Seven Churches Chosen to Receive the Apocalyptic Message?
Revelation’s seven churches were among a number of early Christian communities in Asia Minor. These particular seven churches may have been chosen to receive Christ’s apocalyptic message because, geographically, the churches were located along an established, circular trade route that brought together the most populous and influential parts of the province. Once the apocalyptic message was given to the churches in these prominent cities, the message would spread to the Christian communities in the rest of the province.
Although the seven letters in Revelation are tailored to the named churches, these churches and their stated deficiencies can symbolize all churches in one respect or another. The instruction given to Revelation’s congregations, therefore, is valuable to Christian congregations today.
Where Were the Seven Churches and What Do They Symbolize?
1. Church of Ephesus
The Church that Has Abandoned Its Love for Christ and His Teachings (Revelation 2:1-7)
Ephesus was the prominent commercial and cultural center of Asia. Christ’s letter to the Ephesian church praises the congregation for its “deeds...hard work...and perseverance,” and for its rejection of false apostles (Revelation 2:2-3).
Despite its hard work and doctrinal integrity, Christ faults the community for having “forsaken the love [they] had at first” (Revelation 2:4). This “forsaken love” can mean that the Ephesians had become less devoted to Christ or that the work they did was no longer motivated by love for one another. The letter to the Ephesian church does offer the community hope if they repent and rekindle their love for Christian living (Revelation 2:5-7).
Significance Today
The lesson in the letter to Ephesus teaches that truth and love must go hand-in-hand. A church that upholds doctrinal purity at the expense of showing love is just as flawed as a church that upholds congregational harmony at the expense of truthful teachings. Instead, Jesus reveals that a church fashioned in His image must teach God’s Truth in love.
2. Church of Smyrna
The Church that Remains Faithful Amidst Persecution (Revelation 2:8-11)
Smyrna was home to a large Jewish community hostile to Christians. The Bible notes that slanderous accusations by Jews against Christians had led to Christian persecution by Roman authorities (Acts 14:2, 19: Acts 17:13).
Christ’s revelation to Smyrna commends the community for its material poverty but spiritual wealth and acknowledges its wrongful persecution (Revelation 2:9). Christ does not reprimand this church but warns of impending imprisonment for some of its members, urging them to remain faithful “even to the point of death” and remember the promise of their “victor’s crown” (Revelation 2:10).
Significance Today
Like the church in Smyrna, Christians are persecuted worldwide in obvious and insidious ways. This letter warns all Christians that although we may suffer greatly, the length of tribulation will be short compared to the promise of eternal life.
3. Church of Pergamum
The Church that Compromises Its Beliefs (Revelation 2:12-17)
The city of Pergamum was renowned for its pagan practices. The letter to the church there lauds the congregation for upholding its faith despite the city’s pervasive pagan influences (Revelation 2:13). The letter then addresses the church’s sin by denouncing some of its members for following false teachings that brought about religious and moral compromise (Revelation 2:14-15).
The Lord calls on the community to repent or risk the judgment that will emanate from the “sword of [His] mouth” (Revelation 2:16). Those who repent will be given the “hidden manna” that is the grain of Heaven (Psalm 78:24), and a “white stone” or clean slate with a new identity in Christ (Revelation 2:17).
Significance Today
Like the Christians in Pergamum, it’s easy to normalize the non-Christian behavior of those around us and allow that behavior to dilute our values (1 Corinthians 15:33). But the Bible urges us to “not conform to the pattern of this world” but be transformed by the renewal of our mind in accordance with God’s Word (Romans 12:2).
4. Church of Thyatira
The Church that Follows False Prophets (Revelation 2:18-29)
Thyatira was a wealthy commercial city. Jesus’ letter to Thyatira praises the church for having grown in faith and service (Revelation 2:19). The church’s downfall was its devotion to a false prophet that led some members to commit idolatry and immorality (Revelation 2:20). Although the false prophet remained unrepentant, Jesus affirms that the congregation can still repent by turning away from the prophet’s ways (Revelation 2:21-22).
The Lord reminds us in this revelation that He will repay each of us according to our deeds (Revelation 2:23). The payment for sin is death. Those who persevere in faith, however, will receive a share of Christ’s messianic authority over all nations and triumph over death (Revelation 2:26-28).
Significance Today
Just as some in Thyatira’s church were led astray by a false prophet, Christians today fall prey to cult leaders, occult practices, and other false teachings. To share in Christ’s victory, we are to avoid these “so-called deep secrets” of Satan (Revelation 2:24) and hold firm to Christ’s teachings.
5. Church of Sardis
The Church that is Spiritually Dead (Revelation 3:1-6)
Sardis was a city that had endured two surprise attacks despite its fortifications. Our Lord faults the church in Sardis for maintaining an outward appearance of being “alive,” while actually being spiritually dead (Revelation 3:1). Alluding to the city’s history of prior surprise attacks, Jesus warns the congregation to “wake up” and repent, lest he “come like a thief” to bestow His judgment (Revelation 3:2-3).
Those in Sardis who heed Christ’s warning will be “dressed in white,” a symbol of purity and victory, and will be acknowledged in Heaven’s Book of Life (Revelation 3:5).
Significance Today
Today, Christians can fall into the trap that ensnared the church in Sardis if we merely go through the motions of practicing our faith without really feeding our spirit. We can avoid becoming “the living dead” by engaging in our faith through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.
6. Church of Philadelphia
The Church that Patiently Endured Despite Weaknesses (Revelation 3:7-13)
Philadelphia was home to a synagogue community hostile to Christians. Christ praises the Philadelphians for remaining faithful in the face of trials despite their limited strength (Rev. 3:8 ).
Jesus does not reproach this congregation but condemns its persecutors. (Revelation 3:9). Christ promises that if Philadelphia’s congregants remain faithful to Him, He will protect them from the “hour of trial” and make them pillars in God’s heavenly temple (Revelation 3:10-12).
Significance Today
The message to Philadelphia shows us the blessings that come when we maintain our faith despite life’s tribulations. In fact, those who persevere despite weaknesses will stand strong as pillars in Heaven.
7. Church of Laodicea
The Church with a Lukewarm Faith (Revelation 3:14-22)
Laodicea was a prosperous industrial and commercial center. Jesus’ letter to this church wastes no time denouncing the congregation for its lukewarm faith, threatening to “spit” the congregation out of His mouth (Revelation 3:16).
Christ scolds this church for allowing its economic prosperity to cause it spiritual bankruptcy and reveals that, despite its economic wealth, only He can provide spiritual wealth (Revelation 3:17-18). Those in Laodicea’s church who open the door to Christ will share in His Heavenly banquet and have the right to sit with Him on His throne (Revelation 3:20-21).
Significance Today
Like the church in Laodicea, it’s easy to become complacent in our faith during times of abundance. Christ warns us in this revelation that he will “spit out” lukewarm disciples. Instead, Jesus urges us to keep seeking the Lord’s face even after His hand has bestowed riches in our lives. For a clearer understanding of the 7 Churches in Revelation visit https://www.facebook.com/TheAfricaMoveofGod/ |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by peteruuu(m): 1:18am On Jun 24, 2019 |
damocool:
It's a pity that you messages believer don't read , all you read is Branham message book.. He introduced strange doctrines in which u people just uphold without biblical backup, even when the scriptures charged us not to receive any doctrine in variance with that of Christ.. Hmmm. It's nice meeting you here, but however, this is my final bus-stop.  God bless you sir. |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Zodiac61(m): 10:26am On Jun 24, 2019 |
The insane rantings of a lunatic. |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Ubenedictus(m): 2:28pm On Jul 07, 2019 |
APOSTLECHUMA:
GOD DOESNT WORK WITH JEWS AND GENTILES AT THESAME TIME AND WHEN GRACE WAS INTRODUCED,IT WAS TO ALLOW GENTILES TIME TO COME IN, WHILE JEWS WERE CUT OFF AND TILL DATE REMAIN IN SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS NOT BELIEVING IN CHRIST UNTIL THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES IS OVER. THE TIME OF GRACE FOR GENTILES HAS OVER 2000 YEARS WITH 7 DIFFERENT DISPENSATIONAL CHURCH AGES INSIDE IT. THE 7 CHURCHES REPRESENTED THE 7CHURCH AGES AND THEIR CONTENTS WERE WHAT HAPPENED IN EACH OF THE AGES. E.G IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE ( SARDIS ) WAS WHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH BEGAN TO CHARGE FOR PRAYERS AND SELL INDULGENCE ETC AND IN THAT 5TH CHURCH AGE THEY WERE SAYING A MEASURE OF WHEAT FOR A PENNY AND 3 MEASURES OF BARLEY FOR A PENNY. NB: WHEAT IS USED IN MAKING BREAD AND BREAD IS A SYMBOL OF GOD'S WORD AND GOD'S WORD IS FREE BUT TILL TODAY CATHOLIC CHURCH STILL SELL INDULGENCE ETC EXPLOITING PEOPL AND IT BEGAN IN THE 5TH CHURCH AGE. PRESENTLY, WE ARE OVER 110 YEARS INTO THE LAST CHURCH AGE ( LAODECIA ) AND IT IS IN THIS AGE THAT CHRIST WILL COME AS IT IS THE LAST. LAODECIA IS AN AGE OF OVER EDUCATION AND INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH AND COMPETITION AMONG CHURCHES, WHERE EVERY BODY CLAIMS TO KNOW IT ALL AND TO BE RICH AS YOU SEE AMONG MODERN CRIMINALS CALLED MEN OF GOD TODAY BUT THEY ARE NAKED, BLIND AND MISERABLE AND DONT KNOW IT. IN REV 1-20, THE 7 STARS IN CHRIST'S HAND IN VERSE 14 WERE DESCRIBED AS 7 ANGELS OF THE 7CHURHES AND ANGELS ARE SIMPLY MESSENGERS. PAUL WAS THE IST FOLLOWED BY IRANEUS MARTIN COLUMA LUTHER WESLEY AND THE 7TH WHO THE WORLD REJECTED BECAUSE OF THE HARD MESSAGE HE CAME WITH LIKE EVERY TRUE MAN OF GOD. AM STOPPING HERE FOR NOW 07054142412 IS MY NUM. IT WAS IN THIS LAST CHURCH AGE ALSO THAT CHRIST WAS PUSHED OUT OF HIS CHURCH BY SO CALLED MEN OF GOD,DUE TO MATERIALISM. AS YOU CAN SEE,CHRIST WAS OUT SIDE THE CHURCH CALLING PEOPL OUT. THE HARD TRUTH TODAY IS THAT GOD IS NO MORE IN THE CHURCHES AND WHAT WE HAVE EVERY WHERE IS MEN BUILDING THE KINGDOMS INSIDE GOD'S KINGDOM,ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES LITTLE gods BEFORE PEOPLE. THATS WHY MANY ARE TIRED OF GOING BUT DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO BUT WE THANK GOD IN A SPECIAL WAY WHO DOESNT LEAVE HIS OWN IN DARKNESS BUT HAS GIVEN US A MESSAGE THAT BROUGHT US OUT OF LAODECIA MADNESS. WILL LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU WILL LIKE TO COME OUT OF THE INSANITY CALLED CHURCHES OF TODAY. REMEMBER REV 18-4, IT SAYS COME OUT OF HER ( MYSTERY BABYLON-CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL HER DAUGHTER CHURCHES ) THAT CAME OUT OF HER. THEY ARE ALL NOW IN ECUMENISM AND INTERFAITHISM FOR THE MARK OF THE BEAST WITH POPE AS THE HEAD. correction the Catholic Church never sold indulgence and still does not sell indulgence today. Research issues before spreading wrong information |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Myer(m): 7:55pm On Oct 30, 2023 |
EternalBeing:
When your life pleases God and HE still have assignment that HE wants you to deliver to Humanity, nobody can kill you. They must have tried to use sword and other means to kill John before throwing him into massive boiling oil with determination to fry him to death. Out of frustration when that didn't work too, they banished him into the lonely Island of Patmos in the year 93 AD, hoping that he would be devoured by wild animals.
The powerful Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle at the Patmos, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning present-day Christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith. Thanks for sharing. This has been on my mind a lot lately. I hope to share as the Spirit leads. It is important to know which church we identify with presently and where we need to make amends. It is instructive to know that every individual in Christ is a church. Then the gathering where we fellowship together is also a church. So we must both check our individual lives and see which church we represent. And also check our local assembly to know the Spirit of the church there. This goes beyond denominationalism. Every denomination with these 7 churches/gatherings among their various branches/centres/parishes. Grace and Mercy multiplied to us all. This much we know, that the LORD is building/rebuilding His church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against us in Jesus name. Amen |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by MaxInDHouse(m): 9:25pm On Oct 30, 2023 |
They are groups of Christians in different geographical locations that has allowed the life and activities of those in their neighbourhood to affect their ministry. |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Kobojunkie: 10:19pm On Oct 30, 2023 |
EternalBeing:
■ When your life pleases God and HE still have assignment that HE wants you to deliver to Humanity, nobody can kill you. They must have tried to use sword and other means to kill John before throwing him into massive boiling oil with determination to fry him to death.Out of frustration when that didn't work too, they banished him into the lonely Island of Patmos in the year 93 AD, hoping that he would be devoured by wild animals. ...
Who Wrote Revelation?
Christian scholars from the second century to date have attributed the physical writing of Revelation to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee (Mark 3:17) and author of the Gospel and Epistles of John. Although John literally wrote Revelation, the Book makes it clear that the source of the revelations is Jesus (Revelation 1:1-2).
In the first century A.D., the Apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, a Roman penal colony near Asia Minor. John’s “crime” was practicing Christianity. While in Patmos, John was seized by the Holy Spirit and received prophetic visions from Christ instructing him to: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea” (Revelations 1:1-2; 9-11). I am afraid the story you have been fed by your so-called church fathers has no truth to it. For one, there is no evidence John was ever banished to the island of John. John may have fled to the island to get away from the persecution of the Christians, however, no proof exists that he was in fact exiled there. Additionally, there is no evidence to support the claim that John wrote the book of Revelations in 90-something given that much of what John wrote of, events which he had previously been informed by Jesus Christ— and also through the many Prophets— would be revealed before it would even happen, actually took place around 70AD.  |
| Re: What Do The 7 Churches In Revelation Represent? by Kobojunkie: 10:22pm On Oct 30, 2023 |
Johnny19:
Who would once believe that Turkey was once a Christian nation. The Laodicean church is an exact replica of some of our modern day church who now forget to preach the truth and go after amassing wealth. God save all us. Turkey was not a Christian nation.... never was. The Laodicean church only happens to have been in a part of turkey. The church comprised only of those who were of the blood of Jacob since Jesus Christ made clear that He was sent by the Father ONLY to the Lost sheep of Israel, and we know that He, Jesus Christ, did the Will of the Father, and not His own Will. |
