12 “And to the [f]angel of the church in Pergamos write, Rev 2:12
Pergamos, the word literally means objectionable marriage The church period begins in yr 313-600 when church & state worked together as political power.In year 312, Constantine who was fighting to be emperor of Roman Empire declared Christianity to be official religion of Rome to get votes. You could no longer persecute the christian once Christianity became the official religion of Rome. All Roman babies would be required to be baptized. Constantine compromised with pagan priest so 1 side of coin was printed with Christian symbol & other with Pagan. This started the downward spiral for Church & we have yet to recover. Pergamos was birth place of Zeus according to greek mythology. (v12) Antipas was martyred in Pergamos cuz he would not renounce the faith.(V13) Imagine if God says, he has something against you?(v14).To understand implication of Balak & prophet Balaam read Numbers 22. Nicolatians are the priest or leaders who think of themselves as superior than rest and believe they are the only once who can communicate with God (v15). Solution to the problem is Repent. Get back to the word. Watch out for pergamos mindset where you want power to make your voice heard. keep your focus on Kingdom.Keep true to the word and God will bless you with manna( salvation) White stone ( of acquittal & approval) New name of special affection(V17). This union gave birth to next church, the Catholic church and we all know how corrupted & Pagan that church is.
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