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Revelation Seminars

3. Revelation Seminars. The Seven Churches. Messages from Patmos for Today!. 3. Revelation Seminars. objectives. Examine the messages from the One who ‘knows’! 2. See what the Spirit ‘says’ in the letters to the seven churches 3. Consider the promises & rewards for over-comers.

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Revelation Seminars

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  1. 3 Revelation Seminars The Seven Churches Messages from Patmos for Today!

  2. 3 Revelation Seminars objectives • Examine the messages from the One who ‘knows’! • 2. See what the Spirit ‘says’ in the letters to the seven churches • 3. Consider the promises & rewards for over-comers The Seven Churches

  3. 3 Revelation Seminars The Seven Churches

  4. Revelation Seminars 3 Q1At what times have the things John saw in vision been significant to the followers of Jesus Christ? Revelation 1:19 A 1. ‘now’ (ie. when John wrote) 2.‘later’ (ie. in the future from John’s time) Q A

  5. Revelation Seminars 3 Q2What three statements were made to all seven churches? A1.Revelation 2:2,9,13,19; 3:1,8,15 I know you (deeds, afflictions & place!) 2.Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22 He who has an ear, let him hear the Spirit 3.Revelation 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21 The person who overcomes will be rewarded

  6. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 1 EPHESUS — Church of TRUTH Ephesus

  7. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 1 EPHESUS — Church of TRUTH Q3The faithful church at Ephesus was commended for making a clear distinction between truth and error in doctrinal teachings. Who did they not tolerate? Revelation 2:2, 3 A1. Wicked men 2. False apostles

  8. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 1 EPHESUS — Church of TRUTH Q4 Who were specifically named as deceivers? Revelation 2:6 A the Nicolaitans Q5 Knowing the members as well as He did, why did Jesus rebuke this church? Revelation 2:4,5 Athey had grown spiritually careless!

  9. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 2 SMYRNA — The Persecuted Church Smyrna

  10. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 2 SMYRNA — The Persecuted Church Q6The members of the church at Smyrna had suffered for their faith, and they were yet to suffer. Read Revelation 2:9, 10. In what way would Jesus' introduction of Himself have brought encouragement to them? Revelation 2:8 AHe had suffered & He had risen! Q7To whom was the crown that is life promised? Revelation 2:10 A To the person who is faithful (even to death)!

  11. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 3 PERGAMUM — Church of Compromise Pergamum

  12. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 3 PERGAMUM — Church of Compromise Q8Who had established his throne in their city? Revelation 2:13 ASatan Q9The church at Pergamum had compromised with the false doctrines of a man and a group. What were their names? Revelation 2:14,15 A 1. Man: Balaam 2. Group:Nicolaitans

  13. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 3 PERGAMUM — Church of Compromise Q10What urgent plea did Jesus make to the church at Pergamum? Revelation 2:16 A Repent

  14. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 4 THYATIRA — Church of Apostasy Thyatira

  15. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 4 THYATIRA — Church of Apostasy Q11Although Jesus Christ could commend them for their "faith and love . . . service and perseverance" (Revelation 2:19 NIV), not all was well with the church at Thyatira. What was "Jezebel" doing to the church? Revelation 2:20 A Deceiving – leading to immorality & idolatry

  16. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 4 THYATIRA — Church of Apostasy Q12 What solemn warning did Jesus, the Judge "who searches hearts and minds," give this symbolic Jezebel and her followers? Revelation 2:21-23 AHe would ‘strike dead’ … ‘repay each’ Q13What had the faithful in Thyatira not done? What were they told to do? Revelation 2:24,25 A 1. They had not learned Satan’s deep secrets! 2. They were to hold on to what they had!

  17. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 5 SARDIS — Neglected Opportunities Sardis

  18. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 5 SARDIS — Neglected Opportunities Q14 What reputation did the Sardis church have? Why was it not true? Revelation 3:1 AAlive … but in fact they were spiritually dead! Q15Because of the danger facing this church, what were they encouraged to do? Revelation 3:2,3 AWake up … repent & obey!

  19. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 6 PHILADELPHIA — Church of the Bible Philadelphia

  20. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 6 PHILADELPHIA — Church of the Bible Q16What did Jesus set before the church at Philadelphia? Revelation 3:8 AAn open door Q17What was the attitude of the Philadelphian church to God's Word and commandments? Revelation 3:8-10 AThey were faithful & obedient

  21. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 7 LAODICEA — Church of the Self-Satisfied Laodicea

  22. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 7 LAODICEA — Church of the Self-Satisfied Q18How did Jesus Christ as "the faithful and true witness" describe the spiritual condition of the Laodicean church? Revelation 3:15,16 A Lukewarm The hot water springs ofPamukkale

  23. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 7 LAODICEA — Church of the Self-Satisfied Q19How did Jesus respond to the Laodicean's self- evaluation? Revelation 3:17,18 A You are poor, blind & naked! Q20What must I do to receive the promise made to Laodicean members? Revelation 3:18-20 A Repent

  24. Revelation Seminars 3 The seven letters from Jesus Christ 1 EPHESUS — Church of TRUTH 2 SMYRNA — The Persecuted Church 3 PERGAMUM — Church of Compromise 4 THYATIRA — Church of Apostasy 5 SARDIS — Neglected Opportunities 6 PHILADELPHIA — Church of the Bible 7 LAODICEA — Church of the Self-Satisfied

  25. Revelation Seminars 3 Promises to the overcomer … EPHESUS:"I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." Revelation 2:7. SMYRNA:"Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life . . . He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death." Revelation 2:10,11. PERGAMUM:"I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." Revelation 2:17.

  26. Revelation Seminars 3 Promises to the overcomer … THYATIRA: "I will give authority over the nations - 'He will rule them with an iron sceptre; he will dash them to pieces like pottery' - just as I have received authority from my Father. I will also give him the morning star." Revelation 2:26-28. SARDIS: "He... will... be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels." Revelation 3:5.

  27. Revelation Seminars 3 Promises to the overcomer … PHILADELPHIA: "I will make (him) a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name." Revelation 3:12. LAODICEA:"I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne." Revelation 3:21.

  28. Revelation Seminars 3 quiz • Q true or false • Jesus Christ was and is aware of the needs of his people. • The enemies of God attack His commandments. • That which the Holy Spirit says, is written in the Bible. • In New Testament times and today, a believer in Jesus is referred to as an Israelite. • Q yes/no/not sure • 5. Do you choose to follow Jesus Christ, accept His counsel and direction, and receive His promised blessing?

  29. Revelation Seminars 3 QHow do you think it may be possible to introduce Jesus Christ to a friend of yours so that person may also choose to follow Jesus, accept His counsel and direction, and receive His promised blessings? A NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com My Response...

  30. 3 Revelation Seminars The Seven Churches Messages from Patmos for Today!

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