Tuesday's liturgy contains a reading from the message to the Church at Sardis, from the book of Revelation. Revelation contains seven messages written to "the seven churches, which are in Asia." ...

Revelation’s seven churches in Asia Minor ... In John’s letter to the church of Sardis, the Lord faults the church for having a strong outward appearance while spiritually dead.

The church of Sardis was tenderly invited by the Lord ... Other than those specially interested in visiting it because of its mention in Revelation, no stranger ever sets foot in Philadelphia.

Revelation is often interpreted out of context ... On the outside, the church in Sardis seemed to be thriving. Yet Jesus admonished it: “I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive ...

The Revelation was written sometime in the late ... For example, the fifth letter is sent to the Church at Sardis. The church there is told to wake up, probably a reference to the famous fall ...

the church that needed to repent (2:16).Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) – the church that had a false prophetess (2:20).Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) – the church that had fallen asleep (3:2 ...

In the book of Revelation chapters 2-3 ... at Thyatira for tolerating idolatry and immorality; at Sardis for being a dead church; and at Laodicea for gross apathy. He charged them to repent ...

ASHEVILLE - A reader seeks answers about a historic cemetery and its occupants. Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Interim Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes ...

At 4 p.m. Saturday, a small group of committed people, maybe 20 or so, will gather in a wooded area near Sardis Presbyterian Church to officially memorialize a cemetery where slaves and Native ...