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The Purpose of Revelation for the Seven Churches
We must always remember that the entire book of Revelation was written for the seven churches. Each church is expected to understand the whole...
The Temple of Asklepios and Healing
Another famous temple in Pergamum was dedicated to the god Asklepios, the god of healing. Below the temple was the greatest hospital of the...
Commendation for the Church at Pergamum
In Pergamum, Jesus praised the believers for being faithful to His name. They stood strong in their belief in the deity of Christ despite...
Satan’s Throne in Pergamum
The reason Jesus said that Satan's throne was in Pergamum was because of the many heathen temples there. Most of these temples are in...
The Format of the Letters to the Seven Churches
In each of the letters to the seven churches, the Lord Jesus used a clear and specific format. Let’s look at how He structured...
Letter Writing in the Roman Empire
In the first and second centuries, writing letters and traveling were common in the Roman Empire. There was a lot of communication between different...
The City of Ephesus
Ephesus was a large city with about 200,000 people. It was an important and beautiful place. The city had a huge outdoor theater that...
Pergamum A Beautiful and Strategic City
Location and Overview
Pergamum was the next city mentioned in the Book of Revelation. It was a beautiful city, located 16 miles (26 kilometers) away...
Smyrna The Second City of the Seven Churches
Location and Importance
Smyrna is the second city of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. It was located about 35 miles (56...
John’s Vision and the Book of Revelation
John's Unique Approach to Revelation
The Book of Revelation is different from other apocalyptic books in many ways. Apocalyptic literature usually follows certain patterns, such...
