Discussion of whether chapters 1-3 are to the church or a different administration or dispensation of tribulation saints. Which is it?

Explains what was going on when this was written, some of the Old Testament references and some of the symbolism.

Why this is so different than other parts of the New Testament and why it matters. What will be covered in this series on Revelation chapters 1-3.

Background on Ephesus in history and in the Bible. Photos and videos. What it was like to be there. What does it mean that they lost the love they had at first?

Life and death issues for this persecuted church.

This amazing city was the pinnacle of Greek and Roman culture. It is called “where Satan’s throne is”. Jesus Christ’s message to this church is explored in historical, cultural and biblical context.

Revelation 2:18-29 is Christ’s words to Thyatira. They were doing great except for tolerating evil of Jezebel with all the Old Testament parallels. Christ will intervene drastically to stop this pollution of His Body.

Jesus tells Sardis he will come like a thief. What does that mean for them or for us?

The church at this great city had a reputation of being alive, but they were dead. What does that mean? What should a dead church do? Could a true believer have their name blotted out of the book of life?

Lord Jesus praises them for their faithful endurance in the face of opposition from a “synagogue of Satan”. What is the hour of trial from which they will be kept? He promises the overcomers will be pillars in the spiritual temple. Look at the strength of these pillars in the ruins of Philadelphia.