3. Faithfulness & Compromise (Revelation 2:8-17)
Week 6:
Faithfulness & Compromise (Revelation 2:8-17)

4. The Church in Smyrna
(Revelation 2:8-11)

5. #1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Smyrna
Who is the First and the Last
Who died and came to life again

6. #2 True condition (“I know…”)
Nothing is hidden
Even if they don’t know
“I know” your afflictions and poverty- I experienced it. I have been put to death

7. #3 Commendation
They are afflicted/persecuted
They are poor yet are rich
They are being slandered (by those claiming to be God’s people)
#4 Correction (NONE)
Persecution has purified/ purged the church

8. #5 Encouragement
Do not fear! (More is coming)
10 days
Limited in scope
10 is also viewed as a complete number (as is 3, 7, and 12)
10 signifies complete testing or trial to the limit

9. #5 Encouragement
Do not fear! (More is coming)
Be faithful!
The crown of life

10. #6 Listen up!
“He who has an ear”
The Spirit says this
#7 His promise
“To him who overcomes”
Not experience second death
Resurrection is theirs!

11. The Church in Pergamum
(Revelation 2:12-17)

12. #1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Pergamum
Sharp double-edged sword coming from His mouth
Ready to fight against them with this sword (vs. 16)
Protection from error

13. #2 True condition (“I know…”)
Nothing is hidden
Even if they don’t know
“I know” where you live— where Satan has his throne

14. #3 Commendation
They remained true to “My name”
They have not renounced their faith in Christ
Even when witnessing Antipas’ martyrdom
Even in their surroundings (Satan’s influence around them)

15. #4 Correction
Those who hold to teaching of Balaam
They have been seduced
“In the same way” …Teaching of the Nicolaitans
Mixture, compromise
Failure of separation

16. #4 Correction
Love of the world - “Friendship with the world is enmity with God” (James 4:4)
Did not address error in the church
The church has a responsibility to address and deal with sin, not to create comfort

17. #5 Encouragement
Repent!
Compromise is so serious Jesus says if you don't stop, “I will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.”

18. #6 Listen up!
“He who has an ear”
The Spirit says this
#7 His promise
“To him who overcomes”
Hidden manna - His church feeds forever on the presence of Jesus Christ
White stone with a new name