The Book of Revelation

Chapters 2 – 3

The Seven Churches of Asia (Part 2)

Thyatira: The Church of the False Prophetess 2:18-29

1) Christ – eyes like fire and feet, white hot like molten brass, suggests perception and judgment

2) Condition – love, service, faith, patience, and works

--tolerated false doctrine; a woman in the church was leading people astray

3) Command – to those who have not compromised “hold fast till I come”; “Repent”

4) Covenant made – a position of authority over the nations – “the morning star” cf. 22:16

5) Call to attention – “He that hath an ear…”

Sardis: The Dying Church 3:1-6

1) Christ – “He that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars.”

2) Condition – had a name of being spiritual but was really dead

-- hypocrisy and formality

-- a faithful few

3) Command – “Remember…hold fast…repent”

4) Covenant made – to those who remain true and faithful

a. white raiment

b. a name not blotted out of the Book of Life

c. a name confessed before the Father

5) Call for attention – “He that hath an ear…”

Philadelphia: The Loyal Church 3:7-13

1) Christ – “the holy and true One” (key of David not specifically mentioned in ch. 1; cf Isaiah 22:21, 22; obviously refers to Jesus as the permanent heir to the throne of David.)

2) Condition – they have a little strength, they have kept Christ’s word, they haven’t denied Christ’s name -- they have an “open door,” they will be able to continue despite opposition.

3) Covenant made – Jesus will make their enemies to submit

-- Jesus will keep them from the hour or testing, tribulation

4) Command – Notice no command to repent; “hold that fast which thou hast”

5) Call to attention -- “he that hath an ear…”