Revelation 2

Revelation 2:1

Chapter 2 - The Epistles to the Seven Churches Ephesus, vv. 1-7 Smyrna, vv. 8-11 Pergamos, vv. 12-17 Thyatira, vv. 18-29

Revelation 2:6

See Word Study on Nicolaitans (See Strongs #3531)

Revelation 2:12

Pergamos – the northern most of the seven churches in Asia Minor noted for its vast library of 200,000 volumns. The art of preparing animal skins for writing manuscripts was perfected at Pergamos, and “parchment” came into use from the name of the city. V.12 ADDRESS Angel = messenger OF THE SPEAKER Revelation 1:6 “two-edged sword”

Revelation 2:13

3. WHAT IS RIGHT WITH THE CHURCH Jesus is acquainted with the conditions which exists in the churches. Satan’s throne (“seat”). There were many heathen temples in Pergamos, including a temple for emperor-worship. Asclepias ws the god of healing, and symbolized by a serpent (Today the medical symbol of a serpent intertwined around a pole) At Pergamos in BC 29 a temle was built to Augustus and emperor worship became a prevalent practice there.