Seven Churches of Seven Churches of

RevelationRevelation

Revelation 1:1-3

The Revelation of Jesus

Christ, which God gave

unto him, to shew unto his

servants things which must

Revelation 1:1-3

The Revelation of Jesus

Christ, which God gave

unto him, to shew unto his

servants things which must servants things which must

shortly come to pass; and

he sent and signified it by

his angel unto his servant

John:

servants things which must

shortly come to pass; and

he sent and signified it by

his angel unto his servant

John:

2.Smyrna

3.Pergamos

4.Thyatira

5.Sardis

1. Ephesus

2.Smyrna5.Sardis

6. Philadelphia

7. Laodicea

1 - EPHESUS

A.D. 33 - 70

1 - EPHESUS

A.D. 33 - 70

Revelation 2:1

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus

write;

Revelation 2:1

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus

write;

EPHESUS

A.D. 33 - 70

EPHESUS

A.D. 33 - 70

Ephesus =

First or Desirable

Ephesus =

First or Desirable

Apostle Paul was

the first Messenger

Apostle Paul was

the first Messenger

Revelation 2:2

I know thy works,

and thy labour, and

thy patience, and

how thou canst not

bear them which

are evil: and thou

Revelation 2:2

I know thy works,

and thy labour, and

thy patience, and

how thou canst not

bear them which

are evil: and thou are evil: and thou

hast tried them

which say they are

apostles, and are

not, and hast found

them liars.

are evil: and thou

hast tried them

which say they are

apostles, and are

not, and hast found

them liars.

Revelation 2:4

Nevertheless I

have somewhat

against thee,

because thou hast

Revelation 2:4

Nevertheless I

have somewhat

against thee,

because thou hast because thou hast

left thy first love.

because thou hast

left thy first love.

Revelation 2:6

Yet this you do

have, that you

hate the deeds of

the Nicolaitans,

Revelation 2:6

Yet this you do

have, that you

hate the deeds of

the Nicolaitans,

which I also hate. which I also hate.

Revelation 2:7 NAS

He who has an ear, let

him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. To

him who overcomes, I

will grant to eat of the

Revelation 2:7 NAS

He who has an ear, let

him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. To

him who overcomes, I

will grant to eat of the will grant to eat of the

tree of life which is in

the Paradise of God.

will grant to eat of the

tree of life which is in

the Paradise of God.

Faithful Saints

Great Company

Nominal Tare

Class

Faithful Saints

Great Company

Nominal Tare

Class

2 - SMYRNA = BITTER 2 - SMYRNA = BITTER

Had periods of bitter persecution.Had periods of bitter persecution.

A.D. 70 to 313 A.D.A.D. 70 to 313 A.D.

2nd Stage - Smyrna2nd Stage - Smyrna

A.D. 70 to 313 = (Constantine’s Time)

A.D. 70

2 - SMYRNA = BITTER 2 - SMYRNA = BITTER

A.D. 70 to 313 A.D.A.D. 70 to 313 A.D.

John – Messenger to SmyrnaJohn – Messenger to SmyrnaJohn – Messenger to SmyrnaJohn – Messenger to Smyrna

1 John 4:2,3

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God:

Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus

Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

3 And every spirit that confesseth not

that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is

not of God: and this is that spirit of

1 John 4:2,3

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God:

Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus

Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

3 And every spirit that confesseth not

that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is

not of God: and this is that spirit of not of God: and this is that spirit of

antichrist.

not of God: and this is that spirit of

antichrist.

Revelation 2:8

And unto the angel of the church

in Smyrna write; These things

saith the first and the last, which

was dead, and is alive.

Revelation 2:8

And unto the angel of the church

in Smyrna write; These things

saith the first and the last, which

was dead, and is alive.was dead, and is alive.was dead, and is alive.

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which

thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil

shall cast some of you into prison,

that ye may be tried; and ye shall

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which

thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil

shall cast some of you into prison,

that ye may be tried; and ye shall that ye may be tried; and ye shall

have tribulation ten days: be thou

faithful unto death, and I will give

thee a crown of life.

that ye may be tried; and ye shall

have tribulation ten days: be thou

faithful unto death, and I will give

thee a crown of life.

Revelation 2:10, 11

10 Be thou faithful unto

death, and I will give thee

a crown of life.

11 He who has an ear, let

him hear what the Spirit

Revelation 2:10, 11

10 Be thou faithful unto

death, and I will give thee

a crown of life.

11 He who has an ear, let

him hear what the Spirit him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. He

who overcomes will not be

hurt by the second death.

him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. He

who overcomes will not be

hurt by the second death.

3 - PERGAMOS3 - PERGAMOS

313 A.D. to about 1157 A.D.313 A.D. to about 1157 A.D.

3rd Stage - Pergamos3rd Stage - Pergamos

A.D. 313 to 1160

PERGAMOS = Earthly ElevationPERGAMOS = Earthly Elevation

Council of Nicea – 325 A.D.

3 - PERGAMOS3 - PERGAMOS

Arius – Messenger to PergamosArius – Messenger to Pergamos

800 A.D.800 A.D.

Revelation 2:14

But I have a few things against

thee, because thou hast there

them that hold the doctrine of

Balaam, who taught Balac to cast

a stumblingblock before the

Revelation 2:14

But I have a few things against

thee, because thou hast there

them that hold the doctrine of

Balaam, who taught Balac to cast

a stumblingblock before the a stumblingblock before the

children of Israel, to eat things

sacrificed unto idols, and to

commit fornication.

a stumblingblock before the

children of Israel, to eat things

sacrificed unto idols, and to

commit fornication.

Revelation 2:17

He that hath an ear, let him hear what

the Spirit saith unto the churches; To

him that overcometh will I give to eat

of the hidden manna, and will give

Revelation 2:17

He that hath an ear, let him hear what

the Spirit saith unto the churches; To

him that overcometh will I give to eat

of the hidden manna, and will give of the hidden manna, and will give

him a white stone, and in the stone a

new name written, which no man

knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

of the hidden manna, and will give

him a white stone, and in the stone a

new name written, which no man

knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

4th Stage - Thyatira - 1157 to 13674th Stage - Thyatira - 1157 to 1367

Peter Waldo Messenger

Thyatira = Sweet perfume of Sacrifice

Waldo gave all

his money to

the poor.the poor.

Called Waldenses

The Poor of Lyons

Revelation 2:19

I know thy works, and thy love and

faith and ministry and patience, and

that thy last works are more than the

first.

Revelation 2:19

I know thy works, and thy love and

faith and ministry and patience, and

that thy last works are more than the

first.

Revelation 2:20 Revelation 2:20 Revelation 2:20

But I have this against thee, that thou

sufferest the woman Jezebel, who

calleth herself a prophetess; and she

teacheth and seduceth my servants to

commit fornication, and to eat things

sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 2:20

But I have this against thee, that thou

sufferest the woman Jezebel, who

calleth herself a prophetess; and she

teacheth and seduceth my servants to

commit fornication, and to eat things

sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 2: 25-29

25 Hold fast till I come.

26 And he that overcometh, and

keepeth my works unto the end, to

Revelation 2: 25-29

25 Hold fast till I come.

26 And he that overcometh, and

keepeth my works unto the end, to

him will I give power over the

nations:

him will I give power over the

nations:

27 And he shall rule them with a rod

of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall

they be broken to shivers: even as I

received of my Father.

27 And he shall rule them with a rod

of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall

they be broken to shivers: even as I

received of my Father.

28 And I will give him the morning

star.

28 And I will give him the morning

star.

Revelation 2:28

I will give him the morning star.

Revelation 2:28

I will give him the morning star.

Revelation 22:16

I am the root and the offspring of

David, the bright and morning

Revelation 22:16

I am the root and the offspring of

David, the bright and morning David, the bright and morning

star.

David, the bright and morning

star.

Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the king

in raiment of needlework:

Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the king

in raiment of needlework:

Revelation 2:29

He that hath an ear, let him hear

what the Spirit saith unto the

Revelation 2:29

He that hath an ear, let him hear

what the Spirit saith unto the what the Spirit saith unto the

churches.

what the Spirit saith unto the

churches.

5th Stage - Sardis5th Stage - Sardis

SARDISSARDIS

1367 A.D. to 1517 A.D.1367 A.D. to 1517 A.D.

Sardis = that which remainsSardis = that which remains

John Wycliffe – Messenger to SardisJohn Wycliffe – Messenger to Sardis

Revelation 3:1, 2

1. To the angel of the church in Sardis

write…I know all the things you do, and

that you have a reputation for being alive–

–but you are dead.

2. WAKE UP! Strengthen what little

Revelation 3:1, 2

1. To the angel of the church in Sardis

write…I know all the things you do, and

that you have a reputation for being alive–

–but you are dead.

2. WAKE UP! Strengthen what little 2. WAKE UP! Strengthen what little

remains, for even what is left is almost

dead. I find that your actions do not meet

the requirements of my God…Repent and

turn to me again.

2. WAKE UP! Strengthen what little

remains, for even what is left is almost

dead. I find that your actions do not meet

the requirements of my God…Repent and

turn to me again.

Revelation 3:4-5 NIV

4. Yet you have a few people in Sardis

who have not soiled their clothes. They

will walk with me, dressed in white, for

they are worthy.

5. He who overcomes will, like them, be

Revelation 3:4-5 NIV

4. Yet you have a few people in Sardis

who have not soiled their clothes. They

will walk with me, dressed in white, for

they are worthy.

5. He who overcomes will, like them, be 5. He who overcomes will, like them, be

dressed in white. I will never blot out his

name from the book of life, but will

acknowledge his name before my Father

and his angels.

5. He who overcomes will, like them, be

dressed in white. I will never blot out his

name from the book of life, but will

acknowledge his name before my Father

and his angels.

Revelation 3:6

He who has an ear, let him

hear what the Spirit says to

the churches.

Revelation 3:6

He who has an ear, let him

hear what the Spirit says to

the churches.the churches.the churches.

6th Stage - Philadelphia6th Stage - Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia =

Brotherly Love

Philadelphia =

Brotherly Love

1517 A.D. to 18781517 A.D. to 1878

Luther – Messenger to PhiladelphiaLuther – Messenger to Philadelphia

Revelation 3:7

And to the angel of the church in

Philadelphia write; These things

saith he that is holy, he that is true,

he that hath the key of David, he

Revelation 3:7

And to the angel of the church in

Philadelphia write; These things

saith he that is holy, he that is true,

he that hath the key of David, he he that hath the key of David, he

that openeth, and no man shutteth;

and shutteth, and no man openeth.

he that hath the key of David, he

that openeth, and no man shutteth;

and shutteth, and no man openeth.

Revelation 3:9 NIV

I will make those who are of the

synagogue of Satan, who claim to be

Jews though they are not, but are

liars—I will make them come and

fall down at your feet and

Revelation 3:9 NIV

I will make those who are of the

synagogue of Satan, who claim to be

Jews though they are not, but are

liars—I will make them come and

fall down at your feet and fall down at your feet and

acknowledge that I have loved you.

fall down at your feet and

acknowledge that I have loved you.

Revelation 3:10,11 NIV

Since you have kept my command to

endure patiently, I will also keep you

from the hour of trial that is going to

come upon the whole world…I am

coming soon. Hold on to what you

Revelation 3:10,11 NIV

Since you have kept my command to

endure patiently, I will also keep you

from the hour of trial that is going to

come upon the whole world…I am

coming soon. Hold on to what you coming soon. Hold on to what you

have, so that no one will take your

crown.

coming soon. Hold on to what you

have, so that no one will take your

crown.

Revelation 3:12

Him who overcomes I will make a

pillar in the temple of my God. Never

again will he leave it. I will write on

him the name of my God and the

name of the city of my God, the new

Revelation 3:12

Him who overcomes I will make a

pillar in the temple of my God. Never

again will he leave it. I will write on

him the name of my God and the

name of the city of my God, the new name of the city of my God, the new

Jerusalem, which is coming down

out of heaven from my God; and I

will also write on him my new name.

name of the city of my God, the new

Jerusalem, which is coming down

out of heaven from my God; and I

will also write on him my new name.

7th Stage – Laodicea = Judgment of People

1878 to End of Harvest

7th Stage – Laodicea = Judgment of People

1878 to End of Harvest

Revelation 3:14

And unto the

angel of the

church of the

Laodiceans

Revelation 3:14

And unto the

angel of the

church of the

Laodiceans Laodiceans

write;

Laodiceans

write;

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou

wert cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art

lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I

will spue thee out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou

wert cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art

lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I

will spue thee out of my mouth.will spue thee out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and have

need of nothing; and knowest not that

thou art wretched, and miserable, and

poor, and blind, and naked.

will spue thee out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and have

need of nothing; and knowest not that

thou art wretched, and miserable, and

poor, and blind, and naked.

Lukewarm

Wretched

Miserable

Poor

Blind

Lukewarm

Wretched

Miserable

Poor

Blind

NakedNaked

Babylon was cast out of favor in 1878.Babylon was cast out of favor in 1878.

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou

wert cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art

lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I

will spue thee out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou

wert cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art

lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I

will spue thee out of my mouth.will spue thee out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and have

need of nothing; and knowest not that

thou art wretched, and miserable, and

poor, and blind, and naked.

will spue thee out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and have

need of nothing; and knowest not that

thou art wretched, and miserable, and

poor, and blind, and naked.

2.Smyrna

3.Pergamos

4.Thyatira

5.Sardis

To the angel of the Church in ________ write:To the angel of the Church in ________ write:

1. Ephesus

2.Smyrna5.Sardis

6. Philadelphia

7. Laodicea

To him that overcometh”… and it goes

on with a promise to the faithful.

To him that overcometh”… and it goes

on with a promise to the faithful.

“Hear what the spirit says to the “Hear what the spirit says to the “Hear what the spirit says to the

churches.”

“Hear what the spirit says to the

churches.”

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove

and chasten: be zealous

therefore, and repent.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove

and chasten: be zealous

therefore, and repent.therefore, and repent.therefore, and repent.

Revelation 3:20, 21

20 Behold, I stand at the door and

knock: if any man hear my voice

and open the door, I will come in to

him, and will sup with him, and he

Revelation 3:20, 21

20 Behold, I stand at the door and

knock: if any man hear my voice

and open the door, I will come in to

him, and will sup with him, and he

with me.

21 He that overcometh, I will give to

him to sit down with me in my

throne, as I also overcame, and sat

down with my Father in his throne.

with me.

21 He that overcometh, I will give to

him to sit down with me in my

throne, as I also overcame, and sat

down with my Father in his throne.

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert

cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art lukewarm,

and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee

out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and

Revelation 3:15-17

15 I know thy works, that thou art

neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert

cold or hot.

16 So then because thou art lukewarm,

and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee

out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and

increased with goods, and have need of

nothing; and knowest not that thou art

wretched, and miserable, and poor, and

blind, and naked.

17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and

increased with goods, and have need of

nothing; and knowest not that thou art

wretched, and miserable, and poor, and

blind, and naked.

Revelation 3:15

I know thy works,... thou art

lukewarm.

Revelation 3:15

I know thy works,... thou art

lukewarm.

Revelation 3:17Revelation 3:17Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and

have need of nothing.

Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich,

and increased with goods, and

have need of nothing.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and

chasten: be zealous therefore, and

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and

chasten: be zealous therefore, and chasten: be zealous therefore, and

repent.

chasten: be zealous therefore, and

repent.

Revelation 3:21

He that overcometh, I will give to

him to sit down with me in my

throne, as I also overcame, and sat

down with my Father in his throne.

Revelation 3:21

He that overcometh, I will give to

him to sit down with me in my

throne, as I also overcame, and sat

down with my Father in his throne.

Revelation 3:22

He that hath an ear, let him hear

what the Spirit saith to the churches.

Revelation 3:22

He that hath an ear, let him hear

what the Spirit saith to the churches.