In the book of Revelation Jesus talks about the churches of our world. Out of seven types of churches He only found two He was pleased with (Rev. 2 & 3).
REVELATION MEANS, "UNCOVERING", "REVEALING".
THIS BOOK REVEALS ALL THE EVENTS THAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE CHRIST RETURNS.
What these two churches taught that other ones didn't ? LET'S FIND OUT.
Revelation 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write ; 'These things saith He That holdeth the seven stars in His right hand, Who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks ;
THE SEVEN STARS = THE ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES (REV. 1:20).
THE SEVEN GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS = THE SEVEN CHURCHES (REV. 1:20).
THOSE CHURCHES WERE CIRCULATED IN A CIRCLE.
THEY WERE ONLY A TYPE AND THEY PRESENT THE CHURCHES OF OUR TIME.
2:2 I know thy works, and thy labor 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, and hast found them liars :
IN OTHER WORDS, THIS PARTICULAR CHURCH KNOW WHEN SOMEONE PRETENDS TO BE A PREACHER.
2:3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for My name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted.
2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
IN OTHER WORDS, I'M AGAINST YOUR CHURCH, BECAUSE YOU LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE.
THE FIRST LOVE IS OUR FATHER, AND IN THIS CASE THE SON.
THIS CHURCH LEFT OUT GOD'S WORD AS IT IS WRITTEN AND REPLACED IT WITH THEIR CHURCH SYSTEM.
2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works ; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
THE FIRST WORKS = LEARNING THE LIVING WORD.
REPENT, OTHERWISE I WILL CUT YOUR PART FROM THE MANYMEMBERED BODY OF CHRIST.
2:6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.
THE NICOLAITANES = HISTORY HAS NO RECORD OF THESE. TRADITION SAYS MUCH. THEY WILL APPEAR "IN THAT DAY". ALL WE DO KNOW IS THAT THEY ARE HATEFUL TO GOD AND PROBABLY IDOL WORSHIPPERS.
2:7 He that hath an eat, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.'
MAKE A NOTE OF REV. 22:14.
2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write ; 'These things saith the First and the last, Which was dead, and is alive ;
FIRST = START
LAST = FINISH
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.
JESUS WAS PLEASED WITH THIS CHURCH. WHY ? BECAUSE IT TEACHES ITS CONGREGATION WHO THE KENITES (SATAN'S OFFSPRING) ARE.
THE KENITES CAME TO JERUSALEM FOR PROTECTION, AND THEY ENDED UP CALLING THEMSELVES JEWS (JER. 35).
THIS CHURCH IS RICH IN PEACE OF MIND, WISDOM, AND KNOWLEDGE.
2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer : behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried ; and ye shall have tribulation ten days : be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
SOME OF THE PEOPLE OF THIS CHURCH WILL BE DELIVERED UP TO SATAN'S COUNSEL (WHEN SATAN IS HERE ON EARTH PLAYING THE ROLE OF CHRIST). HE WILL TRY TO CONVERT THEM FOR TEN DAYS.
ONE OF SATAN'S NAMES IS DEATH (HEB. 2:14).
2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.'
THE ONES WHO OVERCOME WILL NOT BE TOUCHED BY THE SECOND DEATH, WHICH ISTHE DEATH OF YOUR SOUL.
2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write ; 'These things saith He Which hath the sharp sword with two edges ;
PERGAMOS = RAISED TO A HIGH PLACE.
THE TWO EDGED SWORD = CHRIST' TRUTH THAT CUTS BOTH WAYS.
2:13 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.
ANTIPAS IS A WITNESS IN FUTURE WHO WILL REMAIN FAITHFUL TO THE TRUE FATHER. THE REST OF THE CONGREGATION OF THAT CHURCH WILL BE DECEIVED.
2:14 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 stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
BALAAM WAS A GOOD PROPHET BUT HE LOVED MONEY.
THIS TYPE OF CHURCH TEACHES THE WORD FOR MONEY.
2:15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
IT ALSO TEACHES THE DOCTRINE OF THE NICOLAITANES (PROBABLY IDOL WORSHIPPERS).
2:16 Repent ; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
IT WOULDN'T BE A GOOD THING IF CHRIST COMES TO DISCIPLINE YOU.
2:17 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, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.'
HIDDEN MANNA = HIDDEN TRUTH.
A WHITE STONE = WHITE = PURITY.
DO NOT MISS THE NEXT STUDY ! THERE IS ONE MORE CHURCH THAT CHRIST IS PLEASED WITH.
GOD BLESS
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