Revelation 2:12-17
The True Word of God vs. The Father of Lies
Pergamum
Word of God as Sword- *Revelation is a war of words
Revelation 19:11-6; Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
Satan as the father of lies (John 8:44)
The True Disciples vs. False Teachers
Antipas is the picture of a Fully-Devoted Follower of Jesus
False Teachers (Balaam; Nicolaitans)- more on this next wk.
Numbers 22-24; 31
*False teaching was focused on Compromise
The True Rewards vs. Temporary Compromise
A Call to Repentance, not Compromise
Hidden manna (Jewish)- *see John 6
White Stone/Name (Greek/Roman)
*Trust Jesus and the Truth of God’s Word
*Live Devoted to Jesus and Seeking to Apply God’s Word
*Focus on what is Eternal, not what is temporary