
Revelation 1:20
The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.
Revelation 2:12
“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one with the sharp two-edged sword:
Revelation 2:13
“I know that you live in the city where Satan has his throne, yet you have remained loyal to me. You refused to deny me even when Antipas, my faithful witness, was martyred among you there in Satan’s city.
Revelation 2:14-15
“But I have a few complaints against you. You tolerate some among you whose teaching is like that of Balaam, who showed Balak how to trip up the people of Israel. He taught them to sin by eating food offered to idols and by committing sexual sin. In a similar way, you have some Nicolaitans among you who follow the same teaching.
Balaam & Nicolaitans
Balaam was an OT prophet who was hired to curse Israel.
Nicolaitans were follows of a former deacon named Nicolas.
Romans 6:1-2
Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?
Galatians 5:19-21
The behavior of the self-life is obvious:
Sexual immorality, lustful thoughts, pornography, chasing after things instead of God, manipulating others, hatred of those who get in your way, senseless arguments, resentment when others are favored, temper tantrums, angry quarrels, only thinking of yourself, being in love with your own opinions, being envious of the blessings of others, murder, uncontrolled addictions, wild parties, and all other similar behavior. Haven’t I already warned you that those who use their “freedom” for these things will not inherit the kingdom realm of God!
2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Don’t continue to team up with unbelievers in mismatched alliances, for what partnership is there between righteousness and rebellion? Who could mingle light with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and Satan? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What friendship does God’s temple have with demons?
2 Corinthians 6:16-18
For indeed, we are the temple of the living God, just as God has said: I will make my home in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
For this reason, “Come out from among them and be separate,” says the Lord. “Touch nothing that is unclean, and I will embrace you. I will be a true Father to you, and you will be my beloved sons and daughters,” says the Lord YAHWEH Almighty.
What is the solotion?
Revelation 2:16
Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Repentance
Metaneson
To repent, change one’s mind, be converted.
Compound word:
Meta = Change Noeō = “to exercise mind”
Change your mind and purpose.
Whose side will you be on?
Galatians 5:21
Haven’t I already warned you that those who use their “freedom” for these things will not inherit the kingdom realm of God!
Freedom
Practice
Do, accomplish, commit, practice, act, be.
To do, to practice, to execute.
Revelation 2:16
“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give some of the manna that has been hidden away in heaven. And I will give to each one a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name that no one understands except the one who receives it.
Two Promises
Hidden Manna
White Stone & New Name
I Got You.
2 Corinthians 5:17
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!