The 7 churches of Revelation ... to its fortified walls, Sardis was a well-protected city. Despite its protection, it was ambushed twice. In John’s letter to the church of Sardis, the Lord ...

the church that had a false prophetess (2:20).Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) – the church that had fallen asleep (3:2).Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) – the church that had endured patiently (3:10 ...

From the lukewarm Laodicea to the overachieving Ephesus, these seven ancient congregations struggled with relatable problems. Revelation is often interpreted out of context based on current ...