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Tyakukwe:
Christ did not write any letter.

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..

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.

peteruuu:
https://churchages.net/en/sermon/branham/54-0512-seven-Church-ages

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.

damocool:
you sounded more like a branhamite..

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

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...

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.

Bestbeelieve:
Its meaning is deeper than you think. its mans lack of understanding that makes you think its twisted!

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

damocool:
. False preacher / prophet alert

peteruuu:
No bro. How do you mean sir?
Thanks.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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).

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.