Revelation: Joining Him in His Rule

map

Ephesus - The Church where truth trumps love

Pride in truth and endurance

Abandoned love

Remember, repent, do the first works

Security of eternal life

Nicolaitans - flesh doesn’t matter…grace is free

Smyrna - Church Faithful but Fearful

Slandered, Suffering but Faithful

Conquering a fear of death

The Second Death will not harm

The Expositor’s Greek Testament, Volume V (1 Peter–Revelation): Commentary Chapter 2:1–Chapter 3:20

Thou orderest us to endure, not to love, trials. A man may love to endure, but he does not love what he endures” (Aug. Conf. x. 28).

Pergamum - Church Faithful but Forgetful who’s in Charge

Faithfulness in a difficult location and fearful days

Non-purity in membership - eat food, sexual immorality, Nicolaitans

Repent or war

Conquers desire for pleasure with the rule of Christ

Hidden manna, Hidden name (increased intimacy/rule)

Thyatira -

Diligent but Tempted

Jezebel

Remember the Judge

Hold fast

Conquers by faithfulness

receives glory

Invitation to rule - Through the Gospel