Bible Explorer · Journey · 8 Stops
The prophetic circuit traced by the apostle John’s Revelation from his exile on the isle of Patmos through the seven prominent cities of Roman Asia along the circular imperial postal route.
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John in exile on Patmos for the word of God is caught up in the Spirit and sees the glorified Son of Man holding seven stars.
First church on the postal route: commended for doctrinal endurance against false apostles, urged to repent and restore first love.
Second church: enduring tribulation, slander, and poverty yet spiritually rich; promised the crown of life for enduring unto death.
Third church: situated where Satan’s throne is; held fast Christ’s name during Antipas’s martyrdom, challenged over Balaam’s teaching.
Fourth church: commended for increasing love, service, and faith; warned strongly against tolerating the false prophetess Jezebel.
Fifth church: bearing a reputation of being alive but spiritually dead; admonished to wake up, remember what was received, and repent.
Sixth church: praised for little worldly power yet faithfully keeping God’s word; granted an open door that no one can shut.
Seventh church: severely rebuked for being neither cold nor hot; urged to buy refined gold and eye salve and open the door to Christ.