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Seven Churches of Asia. Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. 1 Ephesus 2 Smyrna 3 Pergamos 4 Thyatira 5 Sardis 6 Philadelphia 7 Laodicea. Pergamos. The Church at Pergamos. Smyrna. Ephesus. Pergamos. Pergamum. Revelation 2:12-17. Ancient Ruins of Pergamos.
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Seven Churches of Asia Revelation Chapters 2 and 3
1 Ephesus 2 Smyrna 3 Pergamos 4 Thyatira 5 Sardis 6 Philadelphia 7 Laodicea
Pergamos The Church at Pergamos Smyrna Ephesus
Pergamos Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17
Ancient Ruins of Pergamos • Official Capital of Asia Minor • Pliny the governor called it the most illustrious city in Asia Courtesy of www.holylandphotos.org
Pergamos Had a library that boasted 200,000 volumes The invention of Parchment Ultimately, the library was moved to Egypt to be presented to Cleopatra
Pergamum’s Paganism Courtesy of www.bibleplaces.com The god of healing, Aesculapius received worship in cultic centers around the Greek and Roman world. In the 2nd c. A.D., Hadrian further developed the center and it was added to the list of "wonders of the world."
Pergamum’s Theatre Courtesy of www.holylandphotos.org
Pergamum’s Theatre Pegamum’s Theatre Courtesy of www.holylandphotos.org
Reconstruction of the great altar Eumenes II actively promoted of the worship of Zeus and the other Olympian gods in Pergamum.
Pergamum’s Paganism Courtesy www.bibleplaces.com
Temple of Trajan Courtesy of www.holylandphotos.org
Introduction of Speaker “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;” Rev.2:12 Sharp sword Two Edges
Words of Praise “I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth” Rev.2:13
Satan’s Seat Held fast Bad Environment Not Denied Antipas = Martyred Nero
Words of Condemnation “But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. Rev.2:14
Words of Condemnation “So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.” Rev.2:15 Fornication and eating things sacrificed to idols
Warning “Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.” Rev.2:16 Repent = Change conduct Fight against = wrath of God
Promise “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.” Rev.2:17
Promise Overcometh... 1. Hidden Manna 2. White Stone 3. New Name
Lessons 1.Can live true in any locality 2.Love the sinner and hate sin 3.Promises to the ones who overcome sin 4.Must not cause others to sin
Pergamos Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17
Seven Churches of Asia Revelation Chapters 2 and 3
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com Sunday Evening Nov.13, 05