Studies in Prophecy
Thou Sufferest Jezebel
“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.” (Rev 2:20 KJV)
The Church of Thyatira tolerated sin. So much so that they allowed a sinful leader to teach and seduce the people to commit fornication and partake of idolatry.
Learn MoreThy Works
“I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.” (Rev 2:19 KJV)
Jesus commends the Church of Thyatira on their good works.
Charity – 26 ἀγάπη agape {ag-ah’-pay}
Learn MoreThe Church of Thyatira
“And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write;” (Rev 2:18a KJV)
Thyatira was 30 miles southeast of Pergamos. Its trade guilds were devoted to false gods or goddesses. Christians were persecuted for not participating in their pagan worship.
Learn MoreThe Hidden Manna
“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,” (Rev 2:17a KJV)
The hidden manna is the food and work of the spiritual life. Jesus was referring to ‘spiritual food’.
Learn MoreThe Sword of My Mouth
“Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.” (Rev 2:16 KJV)
Jesus commands the Church of Pergamos to repent or face judgment. Jesus is in opposition with those that tolerate sin.
Learn MoreThe Doctrine of Balaam
“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.” (Rev 2:14 KJV)
Balaam was a false prophet that helped lead Israel into idolatry and immorality.
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