The Church in Pergamos
Beginners course on Revelation.
Purpose: To acquaint you with the book and to help you to see the events as they happen in Revelation.
1. Jesus identifies himself as the one who has the sharp with two edges.
Revelation 2:12 "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;"
to question 1.
2. Does Jesus know their works? Revelation 2:13 " I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth."
to question 2.
3. Does Jesus have anything against this church? 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 children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication."
to question 3.
4. The problem with this church was . (Choose one of the following) 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 children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication."
to question 4.
5. This church was to or Jesus would fight against them with sword of his , which is the Bible. Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
to question 5.
6. "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;" Revelation 2:11 This statement means (Choose one of the following)
to question 6.
7. Those who overcome will eat of the manna, and receive a stone, and in the stone a name. 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 him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."
to question 7.
8. Do we have any churches today that teach false doctrine ("Some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." 1 Timothy 4:1-3)?
to question 8.
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