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| ST. JOHN AND
THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF THE REVELATION (APOCALYPSE) |
'I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou
seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches
wich are in Asia'
(KJV-Rev. 1:11)
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| ST. JOHN |
 Saint
John, also known as Saint John the Theologian, or the Divine,
addressed his 'Book of Revelation' to the seven Churches of
Asia Minor. This book, written during John's exile on the island
of Patmos in the year that the emperor Domitian prosecuted the
Christians, would date from the years 95 or 96. Last book of
the New Testament, it is probably the most difficult one to
understand because of its symbolic language, Its literature
style is known as apocalyptic, namely obscure, pertaining to
the revelation of secret matters connected with the end of the
world.
The only knowledges we have on Saint John's life come from apocryphal
stories recorded after his death. Tough often identified to
Saint John the Evangelist, traditional author of the Fourth
Gospel, the Gospels agree that he decided to follow Christ with
his brother James. He became one of Christ's closest disciples,
was present at the Transfiguration and Crucifixion.
'When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved,
he said to his mother, 'woman, be hold your son' Then he said
to the disciple, 'Behold your mother.' And from that hour the
disciple took her into his home'(Jn. 19:26-27)
Some sources say that he was martyred like his brother Saint
James and buried in Jarusalem, other hold that taking the Virgin
with him. Saint John travelled to Ephesus in Asia Minor, was
exiled to the of Palmos before returning to Ephesus where he
died and was buried. The seven Churches of Asia Minor
"I,
John, your brother, who share with you the distress , the kingdom,
and the endurance we have in Jesus, found myself to the island
called Patmos because I proclaimed God's word and gave testimony
to Jesus. I was caught up in the spirit on the Lord's day and
heard behind me a voice as loud as trumpet, which said, 'write
on a scroll what you see and sent it to the seven churches:
to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyateira, Sardis, Philadephia,
and Laodicea.'(Rv. 1:9:11)
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| 1) The Church of Ephesus
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 *Greatest
and most important city of Asia Minor
*Chrislianity brought here by Paul
*Apostel John lived and died hcrc.(The Basilica of St. John)
*It was politically important and strong, the capital of Roman
Empire for Asia Minor
Revelation 2 : 1 Unto the angel of church of Ephesus write;
These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right
hand, who walketh in the midst ofthe seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 2 : 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience,
and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast
tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, hast fanned
them liars:
Revelation 2 : 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for
my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
Revelation 2 : 4 Nevertheless I have (some-what) against three,
because thou hast left thy first love.
Revelation 2 : 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen,
and repent, and do the first work; or else I will come unto
thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place,
except thou repent.
Revelation 2 : 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds
of the Nicolatanes, which I also hate.
Revelation 2 : 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what
the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will
I give to ear of the tree of life, which is in the midst of
the paradise of God.
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2) The Church of Smyrna
General |
 *Founded
as a greek colony 1.000 years B.C.
*Design of Smyrna attributed to Alexander the Great *A harbour
city and gate to east
* Known for it's beauty
Revelation 2 : 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna
write; These things saith the first and the last, was dead,
and is alive;
Revelation 2 : 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty,
(but thou art rich) and (I know) the blasphemy of them which
say they are Jews, and are not, but(are) the synagogue of Satan.
Revelation 2 : 10 Fear none of those things which thou shall
suffer: behold, the devil shall cast (some) of you into prison,
that ye may be tried; andye shall have tribulation ten days:
be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of
life.
Revelation 2 : 11 He that hath an ear Jet him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches: He that overcometh shall be
hurt of the second death
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3) The Church of Pergamum
General |
 *A
great forty field city
*Was treated secondary to Ephesus in Roman Period
*The second biggest Library of the world was here
Revelation 2 : 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos
write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with
two edges;
Revelation 2 : 13 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.
Revelation 2 : 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine
of the Nicolailanes, which thing I hate
Revelation 2 : 16 Repent; or else J will come unto thee quickly,
and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Revelation2 : 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will
I give to eat ofthe 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)
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4) The Church of Thyatira
General |
 *Smallest
of the 7 cities.
*U gave an impression of weakness. *A center of communication
*Know for its trade guilds.
Revelation 2:18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira
write; These things saith the son of god, who halh his eyes
like unto aflame of fire, and his feel(are) like fine brass;
Revelation 2 : 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service,
and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last(to
be) more than the first.
Revelation 2 : 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against
thee, because thou sujferest that woman Jezebel, which catleth
herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to
commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols
Revelation 2 : 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication:
and she repented not
Revelation 2 : 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them
that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except
they repent of their deeds.
Revelation 2 : 23 And I will kill her children with death; and
all the churches shall know that I am
he which searcheth the reins and hearts : and I will give unto
every one of you according to your
works.
Revelation 2 : 24 But unto you J say, and unto the rest in Thyatira,
as many as have not this
doctrine, and which have not. known the depths of Satan, as
they speak; Swill put upon you none
other burden.
Revelation 2 : 25 But that which ye have (already) holdfast
till I come.
Revelation 2 : 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works
unto the end, to him will 1 give power over the nations:
Revelation 2 : 27 And he shall rule, them with a rod of iron;
as the vessels of potter shall they be broken to shivers: even
as I received of my Father.
Revelation 2 : 28 And I will give him the morning star.
Revelation 2 : 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches.
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5)TheChurch of Sardis
General |
 *Viewed
by the Greeks as the greatest city.
*The first coin of the world.
*A wealthy city
*Homc town of famous King Croesus
Revelation 3 : 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sard is
write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of
God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a
name that thou livest,and art dead.
Revelation 3 : 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which
remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works
perfect before God.
Revelation 3 : 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and
heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shall not
watch.I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shall not know
what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 3 : 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which
have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me
in white: for they are worthy.
Revelation 3 : 5 He that overcometh, the same Khali he clothed
in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the
book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father,
and before his angels.
Revelation 3 : 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit sail unto the church
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| 6) The Church of Phliadelpia
General
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*Founded on important road.
* A severe earthquake it in A.D. 17
* Served as an important guardian city of a door in the system
of communication.
Revelation 3 : 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelpia
write;
These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that
hath the key of David, he that openeth , and no man can shut
it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word,
and hast, not denied my name.
Revelation 3 : 8 Behold,I will make them of the synagogueof
Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold,
1 will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to
know that I have loved thee.
Revelation 3 : 9 And to the angel of the church in Philadelpia
write;
These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that
hath the key of David, he that openeth , and no man can shut
it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word,
and hast not denied my name.
Revelation 3 : 10 Behold,I will make them of the synagogueof
Satan, -which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold,
I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to
know that I have loved thee.
Revelation 3 : 11 Because thou hast kept the wordof my patience,
I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall
come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Revelation 3 : 12 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which
thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 3 : 13 Him thai overcometh will I make pillar in
the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will
write upon him the name of my God, and he shall go no more out:
and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of
the city of my God, (which is) new Jerusalem, which cometh.
down out of heaven from my God: and (I will write upon him)
my new name.
Revelation 3 : 14 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches.
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7) The church Laodicea
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*Situated al a critical point in the road system.
*Had hot springs and warm mud baths.
*Weallhy city of banking and finance.
*Known for its wool manufacturing and mcdicine( school)
Revelation 3 : 15 And unto the of the church of the Laodiceans
write; These things saith the Amen, the faitful and true witness,
the beginning of the reation of God;
Revelation 3 : 16 I know thy works, that thou art neither
cold nor hot: 1 would thou wert cold ornot.
Revelation 3 : 17 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither
cold nor hot,I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Revelation 3 : 18 Because thou sayest, 1 am rich, and increased
with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that
thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, naked:
Revelation 3 : 19 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in
the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that
thou mayesl be clothed, and (that) the shame of thy nakedness
do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou
mayest see.
Revelation 3 : 20 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:
be zealous therefore, and repent.
Revelation 3 : 21 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:
if any man hear my voice, and open the door, J will come in
to him, and will sup with, and he with me.
Revelation 3 : 22 To him that overcomelh will I grant to sit
with me in my throne, even as I also overcame and am set down
with my Father in his throne.
Revelation 3 : 23 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches.
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