Three reason why we should study the book of Revelation. Reason number one: it is a blessing to those who read and understand the Revelation. Reason number two: the examples of the seven churches. And reason number three: it is a blessing to those who do His commandments and to be in Christ. Reason number one why we should study the book of Revelation: it is a blessing to those who read and understand the book of Revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. Revelation 1:3 (NKJV)
What a blessing it is to read through the book of Revelation we can read about the coming of Christ, we can read about the seven churches of Asia along with …show more content…
The seven churches start in chapter two and continues through chapter three. We have the examples of the seven churches of Asia to read and to study so that our congregations do not fall into the same situations and problems the seven churches of Asia have experienced. Each of the seven churches of Asia have something unique about them that separates them from the others. The church at Ephesus is regarded as the Loveless Church. Their works, their labor, their patience and that they did not tolerate those who did evil. However, they left their first love, that love being Christ. They are told to repent and return to their love. Which is a warning to us all. The church of Smyrna is regarded as the persecuted church. They are known for their works, tribulation in poverty (they were rich financially, they were poor in spirit ), their were not to fear for their suffering because it is for a short time – they should remain faithful until death to receive the crown of life which is the reward for remain faithful. An example for each one of us as individuals and as congregations should remember. The church at Pergamos is regarded as the compromising Church. They allowed false teachers that taught other doctrines contrary to doctrine taught by the Christ. As we should never allow false teachers into the congregation. The church at Thyatira is regarded as the corrupt Church. They are
What a blessing it is to read through the book of Revelation we can read about the coming of Christ, we can read about the seven churches of Asia along with …show more content…
The seven churches start in chapter two and continues through chapter three. We have the examples of the seven churches of Asia to read and to study so that our congregations do not fall into the same situations and problems the seven churches of Asia have experienced. Each of the seven churches of Asia have something unique about them that separates them from the others. The church at Ephesus is regarded as the Loveless Church. Their works, their labor, their patience and that they did not tolerate those who did evil. However, they left their first love, that love being Christ. They are told to repent and return to their love. Which is a warning to us all. The church of Smyrna is regarded as the persecuted church. They are known for their works, tribulation in poverty (they were rich financially, they were poor in spirit ), their were not to fear for their suffering because it is for a short time – they should remain faithful until death to receive the crown of life which is the reward for remain faithful. An example for each one of us as individuals and as congregations should remember. The church at Pergamos is regarded as the compromising Church. They allowed false teachers that taught other doctrines contrary to doctrine taught by the Christ. As we should never allow false teachers into the congregation. The church at Thyatira is regarded as the corrupt Church. They are