The Letters to the 7 Ecclesia's
Studies on the letters to the 7 Ecclesia's given at a New Zealand Bible School. Please note the study on Philadelphia was given as an exhortation and so there is no PowerPoint slides for this talk.
Classes
Class 1: Letters to the 7 Ecclesia's (0 of 7) - Introduction
The class introduces the letters to the seven ecclesias in Revelation, discussing their historical context and the symbolic vision of Christ's return. It emphasizes the importance of ecclesial dynamics reflecting divine characteristics and the relevance of these letters to modern ecclesias and individuals.
Class 2: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (1 of 7) - Philadelphia
The class explores the letter to the ecclesia of Philadelphia in Revelation, emphasizing its encouragement for those in the last days to remain faithful and vigilant against complacency. It contrasts Philadelphia's faithfulness with the complacency of Sardis and Laodicea, highlighting the importance of holding fast to one's faith and resisting the allure of self-sufficiency and complacency.
Class 3: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (2 of 7) - Ephesus
The class discusses the letter to Ephesus from Revelation, focusing on the structure and content of the letter, including commendations, condemnations, warnings, and promises. It highlights the historical context of Ephesus and the challenges faced by the ecclesia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity and love.
Class 4: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (3 of 7) - Smyrna
The class covers the letter to the ecclesia of Smyrna in Revelation, emphasizing the trials and persecution faced by early Christians, including poverty, blasphemy, and the threat of death. It highlights Polycarp's martyrdom and encourages perseverance and faith in the face of adversity.
Class 5: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (4 of 7) - Pergamos
The class explores the letter to the ecclesia in Pergamos from Revelation, focusing on the challenges of religious compromise and the presence of the Nicolaitans and Balaam's doctrine. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and the consequences of not addressing these issues.
Class 6: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (5 of 7) - Thyatira
The class covers the letter to the ecclesia in Thyatira from Revelation, focusing on the influence of Jezebel and the ecclesia's compromise with worldly practices. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and the judgment for those who do not repent.
Class 7: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (6 of 7) - Sardis
The class discusses the letter to the ecclesia of Sardis in Revelation, emphasizing the ecclesia's past reputation and current state of complacency. It highlights the importance of faithfulness and warns against the dangers of living for human approval rather than divine approval.
Class 8: Letters to the 7 Ecclesias (7 of 7) - Laodicea
The class examines the letter to Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-22, highlighting Laodicea's spiritual complacency and the Lord's call for repentance. It contrasts Laodicea's self-perceived wealth with its actual spiritual poverty, urging the ecclesia to seek true riches, righteousness, and spiritual sight.