In the book of Revelation chapters 2–3, Yahshua Messiah (a.k.a. Jesus the Christ) spoke via letters to the angles of the seven churches [Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia & Laodicea] and each of the churches were given this warning “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the church”

Listen, I know that you love your Denominational or None-Denominational church, your Bishop, Apostle, Doctor, Pastor. Etc; but it’s time for you to grow up / spiritually mature, develop an Ear to hear, what the Spirit saith unto your religious church.

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The Church at Ephesus (Rev.2:1):

In Asia Minor, Ephesus was one of the most commercial and religious city; the famous temple of the goddess Artemis (Diana) was located in Ephesus.

Ephesus, served as the mother church to the others, all of which was connected by the same Roman road; hence the saying “All road leads to Rome”

The church of Ephesus was commended for its faith and perseverance through persecution, but its people scolded for having left their first love / devotion to Christ.

What about your church?    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Smyrna (Rev.2:8):

The believers / Saints of Smyrna were under great persecution and had been reduced to poverty; they were being reviled by unbelieving Jews. This church received no condemnation from Christ but was encouraged to faithfully endure suffering.   “Rev.2: 9.   I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”

What about your church?    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Pergamos (Rev.2:12):

 As there were many false / religious teachers in Pergamos who was married to the political system. The reference to the sharp sword shows that Christ will judge the false teachers at Pergamos.  

Verse: 13. Satan’s seat, is reference to the religious paganism centered in Pergamos where there was a throne like altar to the god Zeus, also a temple to Asklepios (symbolized by a serpent) and various temples dedicated to the worship of the Roman emperor. But, Christ commends the church at Pergamos for remaining faithful in the midst of such satanic influence.

Verses: 14 – 16. The doctrine of Balaam:  A compromised of Christianity with paganism resulting in idolatry and immorality. The entire church was urged to repent of the toleration and sins of these false teachers.

What about your church?    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Thyatira (Rev.2:18):

The city of Thyatira was controlled by a female dominated dye and cloth industry; it is possible that the church here suffered from female false teachers. There was a self proclaimed prophetess at Thyatira (Rev.2:19 -23) whom Christ called “Jezebel” as she was leading the church into false doctrine, idolatry and immorality. She refused to repent, and therefore would be judged along with her followers.

Verses: 24 – 25.  There was a godly remnant of believers in Thyatira who had not accepted these deep false teachings; they were exhorted to hold fast what is good, and to reject evil.

What about your church?    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Sardis (Rev.3:1):

The glory of the city of Sardis was mostly in the past, so the church was virtually dead in spirit and works; and was a representative of dead orthodoxy.   The exhortation of (verses 2 – 3) to the church of Sardis is both positive and negative; the godly believing remnant is encouraged to “strengthen the things which remain”

The rest should remember the sound teaching they received from the apostles, hold it fast, and repent of their deadness and faithlessness.

What about you church?    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Philadelphia (Rev.3:7):

The reference to the key of David is taken from Isaiah.22:22, where it relates to messianic authority. The open door, which no man can shut, refers to an opportunity for testimony and service. The city sat on a mountain pass which served as a doorway to the Anatolian hill country, and those who are of the synagogue of Satan are probably unbelieving Jews or Judaizers.

What about your church?  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The Church at Laodicea (Rev.3:14):

The name Laodicea means [ People Ruling ] this church represents the unbelieving, materialistic saints

This church is liken to lukewarm water / being worthless; Yahshua says that He will spew them out or rejects them from His company.   Laodicea was famous for its wealth, its bankers, its medical schools, its popular eye salves and its textile industry.   Yahshua said that spiritually the people of the church are poor, blind and naked.

What about your church?   He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.      

The representation / reflections of these churches above that Yahshua spoke of is very much alive today, and have even gotten worse than the actual ones the days when Yahshua Messiah walked the earth.   Unfortunately the masses of people are all drunk from the false teachings of the religious leaders who have twisted the word of God for their selfish financial gain. But, judgment and exposure is now at the doors of those religious leaders who have built the empires / dynasty from such practices.

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Pastors Matthew & Brendalee Allen