Seven Churches of Revelation Flashcards

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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Ephesus?

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He holds the 7 stars in His right hand. Walks in the midst of the 7 golden lampstands.

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What does Jesus know about the church of Ephesus?

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Knows their labor, patience, work, not putting up with evil, perseverance for His sake.

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What is Jesus’ criticism for the church of Ephesus?

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They have lost their first love.

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What is Jesus’ encouragement, challenge, rebuke for the church of Ephesus?

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Repent!

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What is Jesus’ penalty/reward for the church of Ephesus?

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Remove lampstand (church)

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What is Jesus’ promise to the church of Ephesus? He who overcomes…

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He will give them eternal life.

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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Smyrna?

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Alpha&Omega, First and Last

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What does Jesus know about the church of Smyrna?

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They were suffering tribulation, they were persecuted, standing

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What is Jesus’ criticism for the church of Smyrna?

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He has none. One of the 2 He has none for.

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What is Jesus’ correction/encouragement to the church of Smyrna?

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Hang on

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What is Jesus’ penalty/reward He gives to the church of Smyrna?

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Warning, persecution to come.

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What is Jesus’ promise to the church of Smyrna? He who overcomes…

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They will receive the crown of life. No second death.

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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Pergamum?

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He who holds the sharp, double edged sword.

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What does Jesus know about the church of Pergamum?

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Where they live by Satan’s throne, works, circumstances, remained true to their faith.

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What is Jesus’ criticism for the church of Pergamum?

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They have been led to sin, worshiped Balaam, etc.

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What is Jesus’ correction/encouragement for the church of Pergamum.

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Repent.

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What is Jesus’ penalty/reward for the church of Pergamum.

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If they disobey, He will come and fight with the sword of His mouth.

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What is Jesus’ promise to the church of Pergamum? He who overcomes…

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Receive the hidden manna, white stone with new name.

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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Thyatira?

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Eyes like flame of fire, feet like bronze

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What does Jesus know about the church of Thyatira?

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Good works, love, service, patience, faith

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How does Jesus criticize the church of Thyatira?

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Allowed idolatry, false teachers. Jezebel, a false prophet, led them to sin.

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What is Jesus’ correction/encouragement to the church of Thyatria?

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Repent, hold on.

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What is Jesus’ penalty/reward for the church of Thyatira?

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If they disobey, He will cast them into a sick bed, great tribulation.

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What is Jesus’ promise to the church of Thyatira? He who overcomes…

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Power among nations, bright morning star.

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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Sardis?
7 spirits of God, and the 7 stars.
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What does Jesus know about the church of Sardis?
Works, claim to be alive.
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What is Jesus' criticism for the church of Sardis?
They are dead, works aren't complete.
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What is Jesus' correction/encouragement to the church of Sardis?
Watch, hold fast, repent
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What is Jesus' penalty/reward to the church of Sardis?
Keep from the hour of trial.
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What does Jesus promise to the church of Sardis?
Clothed in white robes, name in the Book of life
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What do the 7 stars represent?
The angels, messengers.
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What do the 7 lampstands represent?
The churches.
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What is phileo love?
Brotherly love.
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What is agape love?
Self-sacrificing love. The love Jesus has.
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What did Paul preach against that caused him a lot of trouble in Ephesus?
He preached against idolatry.
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What modern day country were the 7 churches of Revelation in?
Turkey.
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How many verses is to Thyatira? How many to Smyrna?
12 in Thyatira. 4 in Smyrna.
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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Thyatira?
Son of God, eyes like blazing fire, feet like bronze.
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What does Jesus know about the church of Thyatira?
He knows their faith and perseverance, there tolerance and that they are doing more now than they did at first.
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What is Jesus' criticism for Thyatira?
They have fallen to sin because of listening to false prophet , Jezebel.
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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Philadelphia?
One who holds the key of David, who can open and close the door
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What does Jesus know about the church of Philadelphia?
Works, missions, little strength, kept word and did not deny His name
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What is Jesus' criticism for the church of Philadelphia.
He has none. One of the 2 He has none for.
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What is Jesus' correction/encouragement to the church of Philadelphia.
Hold fast what you love.
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What is Jesus' penalty/reward to the church of Philadelphia?
Keep from hour of trial.
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What is Jesus' promise to the church of Philadelphia? He who overcomes...
Pillar in God's temple, new name
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How does Jesus introduce Himself to the church of Laodicea?
The Amen, Faithful and True Witness.
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What does Jesus know about the church of Laodicea?
Their deeds, neither hot nor cold
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What is Jesus' criticism for the church of Laodicea?
They are lukewarm, wretched, blind, pitiful, poor, naked.
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What is Jesus' correction/encouragement to the church of Laodicea?
Repent and get faith.
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What is Jesus' penalty/reward to the church of Philadelplhia?
Jesus will come in and eat with us if we open the door.
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What is Jesus' promise to the church of Philadelplhia? He who overcomes...
Pillar,new name
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Who wrote the book of Revelation?
Apostle John (in his 90s)
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Where was the book of Revelation written?
Island of Patmos in exile by the Romans for preaching the Gospel in Asia.
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What does Revelation or apokalupsis mean?
the removal of a veil so that something can be seen, uncovering or revealing.
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The book of Revelation is filled with...
glory, music, hymns, angels and Jesus.
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Prophecy is...
"the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth".
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Prophecy's 2 fold purpose is...
1. Forth tell the present 2. foretell the future
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