Sermon Tone Analysis
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Background
Capital city of the province - center of government for the region
It worshipped the god of healing - its emblem or symbol was a serpent- Satan in the book of Genesis.
It also had a temple to zeus
It was a center of emperor worship - temple to the Divine Augustus and goddess Roma
This was where Satan had free reign ( Theologically) - the governor had the right to put you to death for any reason - He had the power
It also had a Christian Martyr Antipas
It was a stronghold of paganism
Most of the converts came out of paganism
Paganism is defined as people who worship non Christian deities, polytheists and those who worship the earth or nature.
Really defined as country dweller.
Jesus Descriptor - two edged sword.
Pergamum Picture
The Good
In the midst of here Satan dwells the Christians hold fast.
With all the garbage that surrounds them they are able to stay strong and not to deny the faith.
They are a faithful witness even unto death
The Bad
TWO THINGS - Some held to the teachings of Balaam - they stretched their liberties.
They thought it ok to worship in the world and committt immorality but at the same time staying and Israelite.
Ballam ( Prophet) was asked by Balek the king of Moab to curse the Israelites because he was afraid of them ( Numbers Chapter 22).
He saw an invasion force and he didn’t know what to do.
Balaam sold his gift for money.
He propfited by his gift - lets pause there for a second - We are are blessed by God but to prophet off of your gifting on the backs of Gods people just isn’t right.
Balaam ( Prophet) whose name means not of the people, was asked by Balek the king of Moab to curse the Israelites because he was afraid of them ( Numbers Chapter 22).
He saw an invasion force and he didn’t know what to do.
tat the Donkey sees and God has to speak through the Donkey and warns Balaam only to say what the words that God has told him.
In the midst of all this 2 peter says Balaam loved the wages of unrighteousness and counseled the king to have his women infiltrate the camp of Israel and entice them to immorality and worship of Peor Baal.
and eat things sacrificed to idols.
( when it says this it also means to engage in the festivals with these Gods.
If you cannot beat them militarily you can beat them spiritually - then the blessing wont be upon them any more.
The other is Holding to the Nicolaitians - we are going to talk about them later but
lets sum it up by saying there idea was there is nothing wrong with joining hands with the world.
The Solution
Repent - because the few influence the whole- The whole church was asked to repent because of the few who were pulling everyone down.
Also they were allowing themselves to be pulled down.
To be accepted they joined the world- God is not asking yu to join the world - You are not
Reward - Hidden Manna - Food that is really blessed
WHite Stone - an aquittal stoneand called an admission stone
white indicates Holiness and beauty
It is nmperishable
New Name - Like Saul to Paul
also the new name refers to Jesus Christ
If you combine this blessing you get
I am His, I am Blessed, He is imperishable
Background
Thyatira - situated in a valley
no natural fortifications
Trade center - wool linen, leather, pottery etc
hada a strong trade guild- ( If your not in the guild you would have an impossible task to do business or make a living.
It was a very idolatrous and immoral city.
Jesus Descriptor Used - Eyes a flame of fire and feet of burnished bronze - Jesus will judge and his judgement will be true and everlasting.
The Good
Deeds - Love -faith - Service - perseverance - growth - was stellar.
In todays world this would be the church to go to.
We would call it a healthy , vibrant, growing church .
a model church that you could write books about.
Some churches would love to get just one of those qualities on the upswing.
The Bad
It had a challenge and that was to conquer sin, one must be thouroughly aquanted with it.
( How many of you know this is not true?)
Tolerates the women Jezebel
she considered herself a inspired teacher wit hspecial revelations from God
The Solution
The Conclusion
How do you live in this world without shaking hands with it?
Understand this is not your home
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