The echo of the Prophecies The echo of the Prophecies

The 1st day of creation

Let be light Refers to the light of promise for man’s redemption 1656 years

From Adam to the Flood 4004-2348 BC

The 2nd day of creation

The firmament

Type of surrendering the rule to man 427 years

From Noah- Abraham 2348-1921 BC

The 3rd day of creation

The dry landFrom the water

Type of separation of Israel from the nations 1955 years

Abraham-the Pentecostal church 1921 BC- 34 AD

The 4th day of creation

The Sun, moon and the stars

Christ as the Sun, the church as the moon, and the believers as the stars

From Pentecost till the coming of Christ

The 5th day of creation

The great sea monsters etc

Type of the week of trouble for Israel and the nations

7 years

The 6th day of creation

The animals and Man

Type of Millennium 1000 Years

The 7th day of creation

God Rested New heaven and new earth

Eternity

The seven Churches of RevelationThe seven Churches of RevelationTheir Historical and prophetical significanceTheir Historical and prophetical significance

• The Apostolic church, Church of Ephesus (desirable) Rev. 2:1-7 (33-The Apostolic church, Church of Ephesus (desirable) Rev. 2:1-7 (33-100-130 AD)100-130 AD)

• The Church of Smyrna (bitterness) Time of Persecution Rev. 2:8-11 The Church of Smyrna (bitterness) Time of Persecution Rev. 2:8-11 (100-313 AD)(100-313 AD)

• The Church of Pergamos ( forced marriage) Rev. 2:12-17 (313-The Church of Pergamos ( forced marriage) Rev. 2:12-17 (313-590AD)590AD)

• The Church of Thyatira (incense) Rev. 2:18-29 (590 AD-the rapture)The Church of Thyatira (incense) Rev. 2:18-29 (590 AD-the rapture)

• The Church of Sardis (remnant) Rev. 3:1-6 (1517-the rapture)The Church of Sardis (remnant) Rev. 3:1-6 (1517-the rapture)

• The Church of Philadelphia (brotherly love) Rev. 3:7-13 (1750-the The Church of Philadelphia (brotherly love) Rev. 3:7-13 (1750-the rapture)rapture)

• The Church of Laodicea ( the people’s rights) Rev. 3:14-22 ( the The Church of Laodicea ( the people’s rights) Rev. 3:14-22 ( the present age) present age)

The Apostolic ChurchThe Apostolic Church

• The beginning was in Jerusalem (the preaching at Pentecost) The beginning was in Jerusalem (the preaching at Pentecost) Acts 2Acts 2

• The entering of the Samaritans by Phillip Acts, 8The entering of the Samaritans by Phillip Acts, 8

• The Gospel to Africa through the Ethiopian eunuch Acts 8 The Gospel to Africa through the Ethiopian eunuch Acts 8

• The saving of Cornelius and the entering of the Gentiles Acts 10The saving of Cornelius and the entering of the Gentiles Acts 10

• The Church in Antioch Acts 11The Church in Antioch Acts 11

• The Gospel to the Roman Empire , Greece, and Spain Paul’s The Gospel to the Roman Empire , Greece, and Spain Paul’s three missionary journeysthree missionary journeys

• The seven churches in Asia and their prophetical history.The seven churches in Asia and their prophetical history.

• The Martyrdoms of the apostolic church,The Martyrdoms of the apostolic church,

Stephen, James, Paul, Peter, James the brother of the Lord.Stephen, James, Paul, Peter, James the brother of the Lord.

The church of Ephesus The church of Ephesus

• It was the most prominent city of AsiaIt was the most prominent city of Asia

• It was second to Olympia and it’s rival in the famed It was second to Olympia and it’s rival in the famed Asian games Asian games

• The church was the result of the preaching of the The church was the result of the preaching of the Apostle Paul (52-55) – Paul stays for two years, Apostle Paul (52-55) – Paul stays for two years, writes 1 Corinthians and possibly Galatians. The writes 1 Corinthians and possibly Galatians. The school of Tyrannus. The Silversmith riots dictated his school of Tyrannus. The Silversmith riots dictated his departure (Acts 19:1-20:1), additionally the Apostle departure (Acts 19:1-20:1), additionally the Apostle John was the 1John was the 1ststBishop until the close of the 1Bishop until the close of the 1stst century.century.

• It used to be a seaport is now 5 kms from the sea.It used to be a seaport is now 5 kms from the sea.

• It had one of the 7 wonders of the old world, the It had one of the 7 wonders of the old world, the Temple of Artemis which is the Roman Diana Temple of Artemis which is the Roman Diana

• The 1The 1stst brothel was built in Ephesus. brothel was built in Ephesus.

• It became a fallen church where the 1It became a fallen church where the 1stst large church large church was named after the Virgin Mary.was named after the Virgin Mary.

•Ephesus in its golden ageEphesus in its golden age

The Apostolic church (YEAR 33-120 AD)The Apostolic church (YEAR 33-120 AD)

• The church of Ephesus. The beloved, the desired. Rev. 2:1-7The church of Ephesus. The beloved, the desired. Rev. 2:1-7

• It starts with the apostles and continues with the church fathers who were It starts with the apostles and continues with the church fathers who were contemporary to the apostles.contemporary to the apostles.

• Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Polycarp, Dionysius, and Anianus of Alexandria Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Polycarp, Dionysius, and Anianus of Alexandria who followed Mark the 1who followed Mark the 1stst Bishop of Alexandria Bishop of Alexandria

• The Jewish persecution of Christians, instigated the death of Stephen, James The Jewish persecution of Christians, instigated the death of Stephen, James the son of Zebedee by Herod Agrippa ii, and the martyrdom of James the the son of Zebedee by Herod Agrippa ii, and the martyrdom of James the bother of the Lord by the instigation of the high priest. bother of the Lord by the instigation of the high priest.

• The Roman persecution Started by Nero, who was the emperor preceded by The Roman persecution Started by Nero, who was the emperor preceded by Augustus 63-26 BC -14 AD, followed by The weak paranoid Tiberius 14-27, Augustus 63-26 BC -14 AD, followed by The weak paranoid Tiberius 14-27, followed by Caligula 37-41 AD, followed by his uncle Claudius 41-54 AD (the followed by Caligula 37-41 AD, followed by his uncle Claudius 41-54 AD (the apostle Paul conducted his ministry during his rule)apostle Paul conducted his ministry during his rule)

• Vespasian followed Nero from 69-79 AD and his son Titus who sacked the Vespasian followed Nero from 69-79 AD and his son Titus who sacked the Temple followed him from 79-81, these were a quit time for the Christians, Temple followed him from 79-81, these were a quit time for the Christians, but Domitian 81-96 the younger brother of Titus was vicious despot and but Domitian 81-96 the younger brother of Titus was vicious despot and persecuted Christian and Jews persecuted Christian and Jews

Ignatius 35-108 Clement of Rome Bishop 90- 99 Polycarp 69-155Ignatius 35-108 Clement of Rome Bishop 90- 99 Polycarp 69-155

Bishop of Antioch Bishop of Rome Bishop of SmyrnaBishop of Antioch Bishop of Rome Bishop of Smyrna

Eaten by the Lions in Rome Thrown by an anchor from a ship Burnt on the stakeEaten by the Lions in Rome Thrown by an anchor from a ship Burnt on the stake

during Emperor Trajan rule 98-117 by the same Emperor ? Emperor Marcus Aurelius during Emperor Trajan rule 98-117 by the same Emperor ? Emperor Marcus Aurelius

The status of the church of The status of the church of EphesusEphesus

• Character of the Lord: Character of the Lord: He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstand.who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstand.

• Commendation: Commendation: I know thy labor, and thy patience.. And for my name’s I know thy labor, and thy patience.. And for my name’s sake has labored and has not fainted. Thou hates the deeds of the sake has labored and has not fainted. Thou hates the deeds of the NicolaitansNicolaitans

• Criticism: Criticism: Thou has left thy first loveThou has left thy first love

• Council:Council: Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen and repent. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen and repent. Unfortunately it had the beginning of the teaching of the Nicolaitans, which Unfortunately it had the beginning of the teaching of the Nicolaitans, which the Lord hates.the Lord hates.

• CondemnationCondemnation: repent and do the 1: repent and do the 1stst works, or else I will come quickly and works, or else I will come quickly and remove your lampstand.remove your lampstand.

• Call: Call: He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churchesHe that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches

• Challenge: Challenge: The Promise to the overcomers is to eat from the tree of life, The Promise to the overcomers is to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God. This contrasts with paradise lost which is in the midst of the Paradise of God. This contrasts with paradise lost in Geneses and now gained in Ephesus.in Geneses and now gained in Ephesus.

You may have tribulation TEN days?You may have tribulation TEN days?

1.1.The first persecution was in rule of Emperor Vespasian (90)The first persecution was in rule of Emperor Vespasian (90)

2.2.The second was at the end of rule of Emperor Domitian (96)The second was at the end of rule of Emperor Domitian (96)

3.3.The 3The 3rdrd was at the beginning rule of Emperor Trajan (107) was at the beginning rule of Emperor Trajan (107)

4.4.The 4The 4thth was during the rule of Marcus Aurelius (177) was during the rule of Marcus Aurelius (177)

5.5.The 5The 5thth was at the end of the rule of Emperor Commodus was at the end of the rule of Emperor Commodus (192)(192)

6.6.The 6The 6thth was during the rule of Alexander Severus (230) was during the rule of Alexander Severus (230)

7.7.The seventh was at early rule of Valerian (251)The seventh was at early rule of Valerian (251)

Cont. Cont.

8. The 88. The 8thth was at the end of the rule of Valerian was at the end of the rule of Valerian (258)(258)

9.9.The 9The 9thth persecution was by Emperor Diocletian persecution was by Emperor Diocletian (284)(284)

The severest persecution of the Egyptian The severest persecution of the Egyptian Coptic church, and they based their calendar Coptic church, and they based their calendar from that date. It is called the calendar of the from that date. It is called the calendar of the Martyrs. Appended A.M. ( Martyrs. Appended A.M. ( Anno MartyrumAnno Martyrum))

10. The 1010. The 10thth which continued for 10 years by the which continued for 10 years by the another Emperor Diocletian starting (303-313)another Emperor Diocletian starting (303-313)

• Justin Martyr of Palestine (103-165)Justin Martyr of Palestine (103-165)

• Clement of Alexandria (150-216)Clement of Alexandria (150-216)

• Origen Adamantinus of Alexandria (185-Origen Adamantinus of Alexandria (185-254)254)

The church of SmyrnaThe church of Smyrna

• Christ’s character: Christ’s character: The first and the last, which was dead The first and the last, which was dead and is aliveand is alive

• Commendation: Commendation: I know thy work, and tribulation, and poverty, I know thy work, and tribulation, and poverty, but thou are rich.but thou are rich.

• Criticism: Criticism: nonenone

• Council: Council: Fear none of those things which thou shall sufferFear none of those things which thou shall suffer

• Condemnation: Condemnation: nonenone

• Call:Call: He that has ear let him hear what the Spirit says unto the He that has ear let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churcheschurches

• Challenge: Challenge: He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death.death.

Justin Martyr 103-165 Clement of Alexandria (Egyptian) Origen Adamantinus Justin Martyr 103-165 Clement of Alexandria (Egyptian) Origen Adamantinus

Born in Nablus (West Bank ) Born in Athens year 150 Born in Alexandria 185Born in Nablus (West Bank ) Born in Athens year 150 Born in Alexandria 185

Died beheaded in Rome Died in the year 216 in Alexandria Died in Caesarea 256Died beheaded in Rome Died in the year 216 in Alexandria Died in Caesarea 256

Ushered by the the adoption of Christianity by Ushered by the the adoption of Christianity by emperor Constantine. It is been said that emperor Constantine. It is been said that Constantine “found the church dressed in poor Constantine “found the church dressed in poor cloths, and he left it dressed in purple and gold”cloths, and he left it dressed in purple and gold”

• 11stst the teaching of Balaam the entry of the spirit the teaching of Balaam the entry of the spirit of the world into the church.of the world into the church.

• Second the teaching of the Nicolaitans: the Second the teaching of the Nicolaitans: the heretical teaching and the major one is the heretical teaching and the major one is the heresy of Aryanism. His system was condemned heresy of Aryanism. His system was condemned in the council of Nicaea year 323.in the council of Nicaea year 323.

The glorious defense of the apostolic The glorious defense of the apostolic Athanasius for the true faith and the person of Athanasius for the true faith and the person of Christ.Christ.

• The many heresies were including Gnosticism. The many heresies were including Gnosticism. The heretical writings of many different The heretical writings of many different unauthenticated Gospels which were discovered unauthenticated Gospels which were discovered in 1945 in Nag Hammadi in Egypt. in 1945 in Nag Hammadi in Egypt.

• Another heresy was related to the development Another heresy was related to the development of the church hierarchy and the clerical system, of the church hierarchy and the clerical system, preparing the way for the establishment of the preparing the way for the establishment of the Papacy.Papacy.

• Montanism, Montanus and 2 women with him proclaimed new prophetic knowledge. Montanism, Montanus and 2 women with him proclaimed new prophetic knowledge.

• Ebiontism, Jewish Christianity Ebiontism, Jewish Christianity

• Docetism, Christ had an appearance of a body, but not a real one. ( Simon Magus) Docetism, Christ had an appearance of a body, but not a real one. ( Simon Magus)

• Gnosticism, salvation through knowledge (Marcion who mutilated the gospel)Gnosticism, salvation through knowledge (Marcion who mutilated the gospel)

• Jovinianism, 393 AD , anti-monasticism, the sinless of the regenerates Jovinianism, 393 AD , anti-monasticism, the sinless of the regenerates

• Plagianism , the salvation as a personal responsibility, vs.. Predestination.Plagianism , the salvation as a personal responsibility, vs.. Predestination.

• Novatians, they stood against priest's corruption and the papacy.Novatians, they stood against priest's corruption and the papacy.

• Donatist Strictest, judgementalists , called those who denied the faith during persecution (trditors) Donatist Strictest, judgementalists , called those who denied the faith during persecution (trditors) from which the word traitors originate.from which the word traitors originate.

• The controversy of the Monophysitism . The controversy of the Monophysitism .

• The development of Monasticism. St. Anthony 251-356The development of Monasticism. St. Anthony 251-356

• Nestorianism, patriarch of Constantinople (428 431) Dyophysitism He died in 451 AD Nestorianism, patriarch of Constantinople (428 431) Dyophysitism He died in 451 AD

• Manichaeism (Manes, c216-276)Manichaeism (Manes, c216-276)

St. Ambrose, Born 339 AD Trier, GermanyDied April 4, 397Milan, ItalyHonored in Roman Catholic ChurchEastern Orthodox ChurchesOriental OrthodoxyAnglican CommunionLutheran Church

St. Jerome Born c. 347 Stridon, on the border of Dalmatia and PannoniaDied 420Bethlehem, JudeaHonored in Roman Catholic ChurchEastern OrthodoxyAnglican CommunionLutheranismOriental Orthodoxy

St. AugustineSt. Augustine

Born: November 13, 354Thagaste, Numidia (now Souk Ahras, Algeria)Died: August 28, 430 (aged 75)Hippo Regius, Numidia (now modern-day Annaba, Algeria)The city of God

Athanasius

Born: around 296-298Alexandria, EgyptDied: May 2, 373Alexandria, Egypt

The counsel of Niasea

Antony the MonkBorn: ca. 251Herakleopolis Magna, EgyptDied: 356Mount Colzim, EgyptEstablishing celibacy andAnd the hermetic life

The status of the church of The status of the church of PergamosPergamos

• Christ’s character: Christ’s character: He which has the sharp sword with two edgesHe which has the sharp sword with two edges..

• Commendation: Commendation: thou held fast my name, and has not denied my thou held fast my name, and has not denied my faith.faith.

• Criticism: Criticism: thou has there those who who hold the doctrine of thou has there those who who hold the doctrine of BalaamBalaam.. .. To eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality, To eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality, You have those who hold the You have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitansdoctrine of the Nicolaitans..

• Condemnation: Condemnation: But I have few things against you because you have But I have few things against you because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam…. Thus you also have those there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam…. Thus you also have those who hold the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which things I hate.who hold the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which things I hate.

• Council: Council: Repent; or else I come unto thee quickly Repent; or else I come unto thee quickly

• Call: Call: He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churchesHe who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches

• Challenge: Challenge: to him that overcomes I give to eat from the hidden manna, to him that overcomes I give to eat from the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives itwhich no man knows saving he that receives it

The church of Thyatira, Rev. 2:18-29The church of Thyatira, Rev. 2:18-29 ( (Incense or continual sacrifice)Incense or continual sacrifice)

(388 AD-the rapture) (388 AD-the rapture)

• The longest message to the smallest churchThe longest message to the smallest church• Started well by great saints, then introduced Jezebel Started well by great saints, then introduced Jezebel

(adulterous worship) 2 Kings 9:30-37,and Rev. 17&18(adulterous worship) 2 Kings 9:30-37,and Rev. 17&18• Introduced paganism into Christian worship (Christmas & Introduced paganism into Christian worship (Christmas &

Easter), and the feasts.Easter), and the feasts.• The use of the word Pontiff for the Pope was borrowed from The use of the word Pontiff for the Pope was borrowed from

the Roman religionthe Roman religion• The Lord uses the name the Son of God only in his message The Lord uses the name the Son of God only in his message

to that church in contrast to the worship of god Apollo the to that church in contrast to the worship of god Apollo the god of the sun.god of the sun.

• The Lord uses the sentence of who has ears to hear let him The Lord uses the sentence of who has ears to hear let him hear from the beginning of this church to the rest of the hear from the beginning of this church to the rest of the following 3 churches.following 3 churches.

• The promise of the coming (till I come 2:25) of the Lord (the The promise of the coming (till I come 2:25) of the Lord (the rapture) from this church to the following 3 churches.rapture) from this church to the following 3 churches.

Thyatira was the smallest Thyatira was the smallest and least important of the and least important of the seven cities; it had no seven cities; it had no special political or religious special political or religious significancesignificance..

However, the city was known for being a commercial center with a much commercial industry. Lydia, the seller of purple, was from Thyatira

Trade guilds were very strong in this city. It is speculated that the guilds required members to participate in festivals at pagan temples – those who weren’t members were most likely ostracized. Most of the people were very poor laborers.

There were Worldly divisions for the church, not unlike the There were Worldly divisions for the church, not unlike the division of the Roman Empire.division of the Roman Empire.

1. bishops for the small villages 2. bishops for towns 3. 1. bishops for the small villages 2. bishops for towns 3. bishops for capital cities 4. patriarchies for counties within bishops for capital cities 4. patriarchies for counties within the Roman Empire. the Roman Empire.

At the end of the 4At the end of the 4thth century there were 5 patriarchs. century there were 5 patriarchs. 1.Rome 2. Constantinople 3. Alexandria 4. 1.Rome 2. Constantinople 3. Alexandria 4. Antioch 5. JerusalemAntioch 5. Jerusalem

Damasus (366-84) was the first to claim and affirm Rome as Damasus (366-84) was the first to claim and affirm Rome as the Apostolic See, and that the authority given to Peter by the Apostolic See, and that the authority given to Peter by Christ, Matt. 16:18Christ, Matt. 16:18

Leo I (440-96) insisted that Peter had the primacy among Leo I (440-96) insisted that Peter had the primacy among the apostlesthe apostles

Gelasius I (492-496) was the first to be called the “Vicar of Gelasius I (492-496) was the first to be called the “Vicar of Christ” after the apostle PeterChrist” after the apostle Peter

Emperor Justinian Emperor Justinian

During the Pergamos Period, the Roman church grew stronger and stronger while the Roman Empire grew weaker and weaker.

In A.D. 538, Emperor Justinian shared In A.D. 538, Emperor Justinian shared much of his power with the Pope. For the much of his power with the Pope. For the next 1,260 years, Papal Rome ruled the next 1,260 years, Papal Rome ruled the world.world.In 1799 France invaded the Vatican and In 1799 France invaded the Vatican and the Pope was exiled.the Pope was exiled.

The trial of Galileo The trial of Galileo before the holy office before the holy office

(right) )(right) )

• John Huss John Huss burned on the burned on the

stake (leftstake (left).).

•William Tyndale William Tyndale strangled and strangled and burned, saying burned, saying Lord open he Lord open he

eyes of the King eyes of the King of England (right)of England (right)

• John Huss John Huss burned on the burned on the

stake (leftstake (left).).

•William Tyndale William Tyndale strangled and strangled and burned, saying burned, saying Lord open he Lord open he

eyes of the King eyes of the King of England (right)of England (right)

Reformation VoicesReformation Voices

And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Revelation 2:21

More than 100 years before the reformation, God raised up men who called the church to repentance. The call strengthened with the reformation. However, the church would not repent. Instead she launched the counter reformation.

See Jeremiah 51:9

The mystery of Babylon the great, the mother of harlots and The mystery of Babylon the great, the mother of harlots and the abominations of the earth. the abominations of the earth.

Consequences for JezebelConsequences for Jezebel

Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great __ , except they _______ of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the _________shall know that I am he which __________the reins and _______: and I will give unto every one of you according to your _____. Revelation 2:21-23

What was Jezebel known for?

Leading the Children of Israel into idolatry.

tribulationrepent

churchessearchethheart

s works

It is not hard to see the similarities between this church and It is not hard to see the similarities between this church and Jezebel, and so they are in their demise. 2 Kings 9:30-37, and Jezebel, and so they are in their demise. 2 Kings 9:30-37, and Rev.17,18Rev.17,18

The church of Sardis (The church of Sardis (1517- the Rapture1517- the Rapture))The remnantThe remnant

Revelation 3:1-6Revelation 3:1-6There never was a reprimand of any of the There never was a reprimand of any of the

previous churches like unto this church.previous churches like unto this church.

The church was not reprimanded about it’s The church was not reprimanded about it’s doctrine, but rather it’s life and works. She was doctrine, but rather it’s life and works. She was called as dead.( called as dead.( you have a name that you are you have a name that you are alive but you are dead v. 1)., (I have not found alive but you are dead v. 1)., (I have not found your works perfect before God v. 2)your works perfect before God v. 2)

The revival of the Biblical teaching that the man The revival of the Biblical teaching that the man is justified by faith, was not accompanied by the is justified by faith, was not accompanied by the purifying power of the spirit.purifying power of the spirit.

There were the few (the remnant) that did not There were the few (the remnant) that did not defile their garments . They had the promise (defile their garments . They had the promise (to to walk with Christ in white v.4walk with Christ in white v.4))

The outrageThe outrage

As part of a fund-raising campaign commissioned by Pope Leo X(1513) to finance the renovation of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Johann Tetzel, a Dominican priest, began the selling of indulgences in the German lands. Albert of Mainz (the Archbishop of Mainz) in Germany had borrowed heavily to pay for his high church rank and was deeply in debt. He agreed to allow the sale of the indulgences in his territory .

Luther (1517) was outraged that they had paid money Luther (1517) was outraged that they had paid money for what was theirs by right as a free gift from God. for what was theirs by right as a free gift from God. He felt compelled to expose the fraud that was being He felt compelled to expose the fraud that was being sold to the pious people. This exposure was to take sold to the pious people. This exposure was to take place in the form of a public scholarly debate at the place in the form of a public scholarly debate at the University of Wittenberg. The Ninety-Five Theses University of Wittenberg. The Ninety-Five Theses outlined the items to be discussed and issued the outlined the items to be discussed and issued the challenge to any and all comers. The Ninety-Five challenge to any and all comers. The Ninety-Five Theses were written into a book.Theses were written into a book.

THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA • Christ’s character: Christ’s character: The Son of God, who has the eyes like The Son of God, who has the eyes like

unto the flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass. unto the flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass.

• Commendation:Commendation: I know thy works, and charity, and service, I know thy works, and charity, and service, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.the first.

• Criticism: Criticism: thou sufferest that woman Jezebel: which calls thou sufferest that woman Jezebel: which calls herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servants to herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idolscommit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols

• Council: Council: hold fast tell I comehold fast tell I come

• ChallengeChallenge: he that overcomes and keeps my works unto the : he that overcomes and keeps my works unto the end, to him I will give power over the nations. And he shall rule end, to him I will give power over the nations. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron as the vessels of the potter shall be them with a rod of iron as the vessels of the potter shall be broken to shivers even as I received from my father.broken to shivers even as I received from my father.

• Call: Call: he that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to he that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churchesthe churches

Ted Ted BezaBeza

ULRICH ZEWINGLY

JOHN CALVIN

JOHN KNOX

MARTIN LUTHER

The four major Genevan reformers: Guillaume Farel, the first to introduce the Reform in Geneva, Jean Calvin, the father of the reform;; Théodore de Bèze, successor of Calvin; and John Knox, founder of Scottish Presbyterianism

ERASMUSERASMUS

He fired 2 shots: He fired 2 shots: 1.1.The praise of The praise of folly folly 2. 2. Greek Bible translationGreek Bible translation

Full name Desiderius Erasmus RoterodamusBorn October 28, 1466Rotterdam, Burgundian Netherlands, Leo BelgicusDied July 12, 1536 (aged 69)

•He is called the canon of the reformation

Wars of religion would continue in Europe Wars of religion would continue in Europe for well over a century after the for well over a century after the Reformation. All of the major power Reformation. All of the major power centers calling themselves Christians--centers calling themselves Christians--Catholics, Lutherans, Reformed alike--Catholics, Lutherans, Reformed alike--would look to the power of the state and would look to the power of the state and the sword to preserve and advance their the sword to preserve and advance their interests.interests.

The 30 years war of Germany between The 30 years war of Germany between Protestant and Catholics. It extended to Protestant and Catholics. It extended to Spain.Spain.Other wars in France and Holland.Other wars in France and Holland.

The rise of the Jesuits, and the inquisitionThe rise of the Jesuits, and the inquisition

THE MESSAGE TO SARDISTHE MESSAGE TO SARDIS

• Christ’s character: Christ’s character: He that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven He that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven starsstars

• Commendation: Commendation: Thou has a few names even in Sardis which have not Thou has a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and thy shall walk with me in white; for they are defiled their garments; and thy shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.worthy.

• Criticism: Criticism: Thou has a name that thou livest, and art dead.Thou has a name that thou livest, and art dead.

• CCouncil: ouncil: Remember therefore how you have received and heard: hold fast Remember therefore how you have received and heard: hold fast and repentand repent

• Condemnation: Condemnation: Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief and you will not know what hour I will come upon youthief and you will not know what hour I will come upon you

• Challenge: Challenge: He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments; and I He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life; and I will confess his name will not blot out his name from the book of life; and I will confess his name before My Father and before his angels.before My Father and before his angels.

• Call: Call: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

• In the previous 2 churches there was 2 In the previous 2 churches there was 2 opposing doctrines, or disciplines. opposing doctrines, or disciplines.

• In the following 2 churches the Lord is In the following 2 churches the Lord is speaking about their 2 opposing conditions.speaking about their 2 opposing conditions.

•The Lord reveals himself to it as the Holy and The Lord reveals himself to it as the Holy and the true. The holy is an old testament title of the true. The holy is an old testament title of God Is 40:25, 43:15, 6:3,compare to John God Is 40:25, 43:15, 6:3,compare to John 12:41. The true is a new testament title John 12:41. The true is a new testament title John 14:6, Titus 1:2.14:6, Titus 1:2.

•He has the key of David, refer to Isaiah 22:20-He has the key of David, refer to Isaiah 22:20-22, 23.22, 23.

The Church of PhiladelphiaThe Church of Philadelphia

Alasehir is a small town of about 40,000 people with narrow winding streets and a Byzantine wall. Few ruins remain at the site of ancient Philadelphia.

• The church has an open door, no body can shut. The The church has an open door, no body can shut. The freedom of evangelism John Wesley, George Whitefield, JN freedom of evangelism John Wesley, George Whitefield, JN Darby, CH Spurgeon in England, and Charles Finney, DL Darby, CH Spurgeon in England, and Charles Finney, DL Moody, in America 1 Cor. 16:9, 2 Cor. 2:12Moody, in America 1 Cor. 16:9, 2 Cor. 2:12

• He praises the church for keeping the word, not denying He praises the church for keeping the word, not denying his name.his name.

• He describes their weakness, as related to non political He describes their weakness, as related to non political influence. Nevertheless many famous politicians were influence. Nevertheless many famous politicians were converted. E.g. Prime Minister of England WE Gladstone converted. E.g. Prime Minister of England WE Gladstone (through Darby’s preaching), and in America 3 presidents (through Darby’s preaching), and in America 3 presidents were evangelical preachers, James Garfield, A McKinley, were evangelical preachers, James Garfield, A McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.and Woodrow Wilson.

• He warns them of those who are of the Synagogue of He warns them of those who are of the Synagogue of Satan. Those that mix the teaching of grace with the Satan. Those that mix the teaching of grace with the teaching of the law. SDA& JW.teaching of the law. SDA& JW.

• Keeping the church from Keeping the church from ((not during) not during) the the trial which shall come upon the whole world trial which shall come upon the whole world (the tribulation time) (the tribulation time) v. 10v. 10

• He is heralding his soon coming , The parable He is heralding his soon coming , The parable of the 5 wise virgins. Mtt. 25:2of the 5 wise virgins. Mtt. 25:2

• The overcomer will have: The overcomer will have: 1. the crown of life. 1. the crown of life. 2. Pillar in the temple of God 2. Pillar in the temple of God 3. Write on 3. Write on him 3 names, a) the name of My God, b) the him 3 names, a) the name of My God, b) the name of the city of God the new Jerusalem, c) name of the city of God the new Jerusalem, c) My (Christ’s) new name (1Jn. 3:2)My (Christ’s) new name (1Jn. 3:2)

The Philadelphia Status The Philadelphia Status • Christ’s character: Christ’s character: He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key

of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens.of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens.

• Commendations:Commendations: for you have a little strength, and have kept My for you have a little strength, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name…. Because you have kept My word, and have not denied My name…. Because you have kept My command to preserve.command to preserve.

• Criticism: Criticism: none none

• Council: Council: behold I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no behold I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.one may take your crown.

• Condemnation: Condemnation: nonenone

• Challenge: Challenge: He who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of He who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and she shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God, and she shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which My God and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven, from my God. And I will write on him My comes down out of heaven, from my God. And I will write on him My name.name.

• Call: Call: He who has an ear. Let him hear what the spirit says to the He who has an ear. Let him hear what the spirit says to the churches.churches.

• Laodicea was in Turkey. a city founded by king Antiochus II king of Laodicea was in Turkey. a city founded by king Antiochus II king of Syria around 250 BC and named after the name of his wife, Syria around 250 BC and named after the name of his wife, Laodicea. It was a city on a commercial route and very rich. It Laodicea. It was a city on a commercial route and very rich. It produced wool clothes and it was a big banking centre. The church produced wool clothes and it was a big banking centre. The church was living in that rich opulence and those aptitudes were was living in that rich opulence and those aptitudes were permeating the whole church. The majority of the citizens believed permeating the whole church. The majority of the citizens believed and worshipped the cult of Zeus, but it had a large and important and worshipped the cult of Zeus, but it had a large and important Jewish presence. During the time of John it had one of the most Jewish presence. During the time of John it had one of the most important Christian church in the area. Today it is a desert place important Christian church in the area. Today it is a desert place called "old castle". called "old castle".

• The church at Laodicea were to read Paul's letter to the The church at Laodicea were to read Paul's letter to the Colossians, Col 4:16, they had not met Paul personally, Col 2:1. Colossians, Col 4:16, they had not met Paul personally, Col 2:1. The city had a profitable business from the production of wool The city had a profitable business from the production of wool cloth and when it was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60 it cloth and when it was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60 it was able to rebuild itself without outside help (Walvoord). It was able to rebuild itself without outside help (Walvoord). It had a widely known medical school and produced an eye-salve had a widely known medical school and produced an eye-salve (Mounce). It got its water from hot springs almost 6 miles away (Mounce). It got its water from hot springs almost 6 miles away and by the time it got to Laodicea it would have been lukewarm. and by the time it got to Laodicea it would have been lukewarm. It was also a centre for banking. The church lived within this It was also a centre for banking. The church lived within this affluent society and the attitudes of its citizens rubbed off onto affluent society and the attitudes of its citizens rubbed off onto the church.the church.

We don’t know how or when the gospel came to Laodicea. Paul most likely never visited the church and thus it seems probable that Epaphras, servant of the Lord in Colossae, initiated the work there. Colossians 4:12-16 indicates that Paul wrote a letter to the congregation at Laodicea, a letter now lost to us (Laodicea is mentioned five times in the letter to the Colossians: 2:1; 4:13,15,16.

Some believe that this started with the American Some believe that this started with the American revolution, and the many sects and denominations revolution, and the many sects and denominations that sprang from this continent. There are at least 800 that sprang from this continent. There are at least 800 denominations in the USA, examples, SDA, JW, denominations in the USA, examples, SDA, JW, Mormonism, Spiritualism, and new age. Nonetheless Mormonism, Spiritualism, and new age. Nonetheless there are close to 25000 divisions of so called there are close to 25000 divisions of so called Christian cults in the worldChristian cults in the world

The Church of Laodicea is described as: The Church of Laodicea is described as:

• Lukewarm v. 15&16Lukewarm v. 15&16

• Has the Spirit of self sufficiency v. 17Has the Spirit of self sufficiency v. 17

• As knowledge is ignorant and foolish in its As knowledge is ignorant and foolish in its understanding of the truth about understanding of the truth about her selfishness v. 17her selfishness v. 17

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v.18 - I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in v.18 - I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; cover your shameful nakedness; an salve to put on your eyes, so you can see an salve to put on your eyes, so you can see

v20 - v20 - Behold, I stand at the door and knock: Behold, I stand at the door and knock: If anyone hears My voice and opens If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will enter to him, the door, I will enter to him, and I will dine with him, and I will dine with him, and he with Me.and he with Me.

  v21 - v21 - To him who overcomes, I will give the right To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne my Father on his throne 

The status of the church of Laodicea The status of the church of Laodicea

• Christ’s character: Christ’s character: The Amen, the Faithful and true witness, the The Amen, the Faithful and true witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:Beginning of the creation of God:

• Commendation: Commendation: nonenone

• Criticism: Criticism: you are neither cold nor hot.. Because you are lukewarm. I you are neither cold nor hot.. Because you are lukewarm. I will vomit you out of my Mouth , That you are wretched, miserable, will vomit you out of my Mouth , That you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.poor, blind, and naked.

• Council: Council: I council you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, and that I council you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, and that you may be rich, and white garments, that you may be clothed, that you may be rich, and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed, and anoint your the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed, and anoint your eyes with salve, that you may see. eyes with salve, that you may see.

• Condemnation: Condemnation: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.

• Challenge: Challenge: To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on my To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My father on His throne.throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My father on His throne.

• Call: Call: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.churches.

the PROMISES TO THE FAITHFULSthe PROMISES TO THE FAITHFULSin the 7 churchesin the 7 churches

• The church of EphesusThe church of Ephesus: : Who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which Who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.is in the midst of the Paradise of God.

• The church of Smyrna: The church of Smyrna: He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second

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• The church of Pergamos: The church of Pergamos: To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new manna to eat, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it. name written which no one knows except him who receives it.

• The church of Thyatira: The church of Thyatira: He who overcomes and keeps my work until the end, to He who overcomes and keeps my work until the end, to him I will give power over the nations. He shall rule them with a rod of him I will give power over the nations. He shall rule them with a rod of iron, they shall be dashed to pieces like the potters vessels, as I also iron, they shall be dashed to pieces like the potters vessels, as I also received from My Father, and I will give him the morning star.received from My Father, and I will give him the morning star.

Cont. the promises to the churchesCont. the promises to the churches

• The church of Sardis: The church of Sardis: He who overcomes shall be clothed in white He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not plot out his name from the book of life, but I garments, and I will not plot out his name from the book of life, but I will confess his name before my father and before His angelswill confess his name before my father and before His angels

• The church of Philadelphia: The church of Philadelphia: He who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the He who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the new name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. write on him My new name.

• The church of Laodicea: The church of Laodicea: To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with me in To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with me in My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His thronethrone