Antipas My Faithful Witness Revelation 2:12-13. The Great Altar at Pergamum The “Great Altar of Zeus” was discovered in Pergamum by the German Carl Humann.

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Antipas My Faithful Witness Revelation 2:12-13

The Great Altar at Pergamum The “Great Altar of Zeus” was discovered in Pergamum by the German Carl Humann in ; present location in the Pergamum Museum, Berlin The large marble base was 120 ft wide, 112 ft deep, with 5 steps; a square “horseshoe” colonnade was on top; an altar for burnt offerings was in the courtyard Served as the altar for the Temple of Athena (goddess of war, wisdom, strength) and the Temple of Zeus (king or father of all gods / goddesses)

The Great Altar at Pergamum Built by King Eumenes II, 197 – 159 B.C.; constucted of marble; Ionic columns, over 100 elaborate carved friezes of Greek gods and goddesses This time was the height of Pergamum’s power in Asia Minor: political, military, arts, economy, culture, education, pagan idolatry Under Roman rule (c. 133 B.C.), Pergamum was a key site for Emperor (Caesar) worship and the worship of Zeus, Athena, Dionysus, and Asklepios

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

The Great Altar at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

Sanctuary of Athena at Pergamum Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

Sanctuary of Athena at Pergamum “King Eumenes to Athena Bringer of Victory” Photo by Chris Reeves Pergamum Museum, Berlin

Antipas My Faithful Witness Antipas was faithful in the midst of Satan’s influence (Satan’s throne, Satan dwells) He made a choice to serve God over Satan (Rev. 2:9,24; 3:9) He did not allow Satan to influence him (Rom. 12:1) He did not love the world of Satan (1 Jn. 2:15-17)

Antipas My Faithful Witness Antipas held fast the name (person, character) of Jesus in the midst of persecution (Mt. 10:32; 24:9; Acts 9:14; Jas. 2:7) He did not simply believe something about Christ, he lived Christ; he held fast the word of Christ (Lk. 8:15; 1 Cor. 11:2; 15:2; 1 Thess. 5:21; 2 Thess. 2:15) He held on to the Head – Christ (Col. 2:19); and he held on to the end (Heb. 3:6; 3:14; 4:14; 10:23; Rev. 2:25; 3:11)

Antipas My Faithful Witness Antipas did not deny the person of Christ, or the doctrine (my faith) of Christ (Rev. 3:8; 14:12; 1 Tim. 5:8; 2 Tim. 2:12) He did not live hypocritically (Tit. 1:16) He did not give in to error (2 Pet. 2:1) He did not give up on the truth in the midst of worldliness (Jude 3-4)

Antipas My Faithful Witness Antipas was a “witness” (martyr) for Christ; a faithful one (Rev. 17:6) He died like Christ died (Rev. 1:5) He died for Christ like Stephen (Acts 22:20) He was “faithful unto death” (Rev. 2:10)

Lessons Learned Jesus knows where we live and how we are responding to our surroundings (Job 23:10; 1 Cor. 3:12-15) Satanic influence around us is no excuse for sin; Antipas was faithful and so we can be faithful! Antipas, meaning “against all,” stood against Satan! You can too!

Lessons Learned Satan still rages against the Lord’s people today, seeking their destruction (Jn. 15:19-20; 16:33; Acts 14:22; 2 Tim. 3:12)