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HELL'S HEADQUARTERS (3 OF 7)
by David Davis
Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17
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Hell's Headquarters (3 of 7)
Series: The Seven Churches of Revelation
David Davis
Revelation 2: 12-17
Revelation 2:12-17: And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; (13) I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. (14) 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. (15) So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. (16) Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (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 of the 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.
First -- we saw a church which left her first love. Then, we looked at the church at Smyrna which was both poor and rich at the same time. Now -- we come to Pergamos -- a city of more that 30,000.
In legend -- it was supposed to have been founded by a son of Hercules. It is about 45 miles north of Smyrna and 75 miles from Ephesus. It boasted one of the finest libraries of Antiquity.
The one speaking is the One with a two-edged sword that is sharp. Certainly this means that He comes with authority and power. This church is one with sin in it and He comes to punish it.
I wonder what would happen today if Jesus came down to judge, and punish all the sin in our church? I wonder if any of us would escape? God knows where you live!
This church was located right in hell's headquarters. Ju ...
Series: The Seven Churches of Revelation
David Davis
Revelation 2: 12-17
Revelation 2:12-17: And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; (13) I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. (14) 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. (15) So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. (16) Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (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 of the 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.
First -- we saw a church which left her first love. Then, we looked at the church at Smyrna which was both poor and rich at the same time. Now -- we come to Pergamos -- a city of more that 30,000.
In legend -- it was supposed to have been founded by a son of Hercules. It is about 45 miles north of Smyrna and 75 miles from Ephesus. It boasted one of the finest libraries of Antiquity.
The one speaking is the One with a two-edged sword that is sharp. Certainly this means that He comes with authority and power. This church is one with sin in it and He comes to punish it.
I wonder what would happen today if Jesus came down to judge, and punish all the sin in our church? I wonder if any of us would escape? God knows where you live!
This church was located right in hell's headquarters. Ju ...
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