THE CHURCH AT PERGAMUM

THE CHURCH AT PERGAMUM

Description of Jesus.
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;"

Description of the Church.
Revelation 2:13-16, "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. 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 stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."

Reward to him who overcomes.
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."

The church in Pergamum represents "the compromising church" of today. This is a church that is situated in the middle of a satanic stronghold. For example, churches in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Utah, Mecca, Moscow and Tokyo are all in centres of great demonic activity. Many will come into the church who have not wholly given their lives to Jesus; or worse, that seek to destroy the church. They bring with them all sorts of perverse practices and ideas. The church is quick to welcome them in because of their desire for greater numbers and in so doing they lower the standard of the high calling in Christ Jesus. The compromising church is also susceptible to Satan's most cunning attack. This is the lie that is 99% truth. The truth has been twisted just a little so that in the end it leads to destruction for those who believe it. Of course in the beginning the lie is accepted with open arms. After it has been accepted it can do it's work to altar the lives of those who believe it just enough to make them miss the mark.

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