The Offer of Salvation Before Judgment Christ the Prince of life, Savior and Judge wrote to the church in Pergamos and commanded them to repent. He was ready to save the penitent ones among them. He did not present judgment first to them, rather He presented salvation. His will for them, to you and to […]
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The Dangers of Compromising Doctrine in the Church
The Doctrine of Balaam and Its Consequences The daughters of Moab invited them to attend the church, fellowships of compromising preachers, preachers who condone the doctrine of Balaam, worldly dressing and immoral lifestyles. The attendants of churches of occult houses established by the cults in the city increased numerically. They called them unto the sacrifices […]
The Dangers of False Doctrine and Immoral Associations in the Church
The Corruption of Balaam’s Doctrine Despite their faith in Christ, their steadfastness for Christ and contention against the four cults in Pergamos, Christ found out some things wrong in the lives of some members. There were two false doctrines, resulting in evil practices, evil association and unequal yoke held by some people in the church […]
Spiritual Challenges and Deception in Pergamos: Lessons for Today’s Church
Christ’s Knowledge and Preparation for Pergamos When Christ sent the letter to Pergamos, He was adequately prepared to deliver them from whatever bondage they entered. He knows the city very well and was well equipped with two edged sword to fight every power behind their problem. No matter where you find yourself or the problem […]
The Power of the Two-Edged Sword: Christ’s Deliverance for You
The Quick and Powerful Word of God No matter the judgment the devil has pronounced upon you, the two edged sword speaking to you from Christ’s mouth is quick in action to set you free. You may be the worst compromiser, sinner or wicked person on earth, His two edged sword is quicker than all […]
The Dual Role of Christ: Savior and Judge
Christ’s Two-Edged Sword: A Call to Repentance The letter was written because the church in Pergamos bowed in concession to something derogatory or prejudicial. They adjusted and settled wrongly against God’s word. In the letter, Christ introduced himself to the church as He that has the SHARP SWORD with two edges. Christ is a prince […]
The Assurance of Deliverance and the Promise of Eternal Life
The Assurance of God’s Deliverance The hairs of your head are numbered and you are of more valuable than many sparrows. If you refuse to give up on God, the church of Christ and insist for your deliverance, you will be fully delivered in due time. If you refuse to visit evil altars, no power […]
Finding Strength in God’s Promises: Overcoming Fear and Trials
Encouragement from Christ to the Church in Smyrna The church in Smyrna received a friendly counsel from Jesus Christ. What a blessed assurance to know that Jesus is with you always. Jesus admonished them, ‘Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye […]
Standing Firm in the Face of Persecution and Slander
Enduring False Accusations and Slander Many years ago, the devil raised witchcraft crusade against me wherever I go to preach the gospel. Evil revivalist and their agents would accuse me of immorality to discredit my person. This disturbed me so much as I always tried to defend myself. But later, God spoke to me and […]
The Enduring Faith of the Church in Smyrna: Lessons for Today
The Historical Significance of Smyrna and its Early Christian Church We are going to see the national monument of Smyrna; effigies, potential signs and landmarks of the city that received one of the seven letters. Smyrna was a city in Asia that existed before the middle ages in ancient times. It had a long history […]