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Philadelphia, Part 3 (final)

Revelation 3:12, 13 gives the conclusion to the message to the Philadelphia church, saying, 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/philadelphia-part-3-final/

Philadelphia, Part 2

Revelation 3:9 says, 9 Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews, and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them to come and to bow down at… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/philadelphia-part-2/

The Christmas message: Peace on earth

For many centuries the church believed that Jesus was born on the night of December 24/25 just before the start of the year 1 A.D. They were off by about a year and three months,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/the-christmas-message-peace-on-earth/

Philadelphia (1776-1914)

America is a political byproduct of the Protestant Reformation. John Calvin’s experiment in Switzerland, where he put into practice the principles of Christian government in the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/philadelphia-1776-1914/

Sardis, Part 2

God commends the church in Sardis, saying in Revelation 3:4, 5, 4 But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white;… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/sardis-part-2/

Sardus (1517-1776 A.D.)

Sardis is a precious stone (sardius), uncommon, a remnant. This church represents the remnant of grace in the time of church idolatry. In the Old Covenant Church, God had… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/sardus-1517-1776-ad/

Thyatira, Final

There is much more that could be written about the Thyatira church era, since it covers a period of nearly a thousand years. This present study, however, must focus upon the main… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/thyatira-final/

Thyatira, Part 4

The word “heretic” comes from a Greek word meaning to make a choice. When men choose their own beliefs instead of believing Scripture, it is true heresy. However, in later history… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/thyatira-part-4/

Thyatira, Part 3

Revelation 2:21 says of Jezebel, 21 And I gave her time to repent; and she does not want to repent of her immorality. Seldom does God judge without first giving a grace… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/thyatira-part-3/

Thyatira, Part 2

As the Pergamum era closed, a new emperor arose in the Christian Roman Empire. It may surprise many to learn that since the time of Constantine, the capital of the empire was in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/thyatira-part-2/

Thyatira (529-1517 A.D.)

In Revelation 2:18 Christ introduces Himself to the church of Thyatira: 18 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira, write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/thyatira-529-1517-ad/

Pergamum supplement, Revelation 2:13

For some reason, I skipped Revelation 2:13 in the study of Pergamum, so I will comment on it here. Revelation 2:13 says, 13 I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is;… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/pergamum-supplement-revelation-213/

Pergamum, Part 3

Revelation 2:16 says, 16 Repent therefore; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. The overcomers repented; the rest… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/pergamum-part-3/

Pergamum, Part 2

Revelation 2:14 criticizes the church of Pergamum, saying, 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/pergamum-part-2/

Pergamum (313-529 A.D.)

This city was called by various names: Pergamum, Pergamon, and Pergamos. It is not to be confused with modern Pergamon, which is on Cyprus. The Smyrna church era ended in 313… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/pergamum-313-529/

Smyrna, Part 2

The Smyrna church corresponds to the Korah church under the Old Covenant. More specifically, the false Jews of “the synagogue of Satan” (Revelation 2:9) speaks of the Korah… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/smyrna-part-2/

Smyrna (64-313 A.D.)

The second church receiving the message from the seven Spirits of God is Smyrna, the church of the martyrs. Historically, the Smyrna church age began when Nero began actively… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/smyrna-64-313-ad/

Ephesus, Part 2

Revelation 2:5 says, 5 Remember, therefore, from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/ephesus-part-2/

Ephesus (33-64 A.D.), Part 1

The actual messages to the seven churches are recorded in Revelation 2 and 3. The first is to the church in Ephesus, where John himself ministered during the last half of his… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/ephesus-33-64-ad-part-1/

The Seven Churches (Overview)

The first chapter of Revelation corresponds to the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet—the alef. It literally means a bull, but also signifies “first, primary, or strength.” So in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/the-seven-churches-overview/