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143 Seven Churches of Revelation: Philadelphia - The Enduring Church

The city of Philadelphia (Turkey, not Pennsylvania) was considered the gateway to the whole central plateau of Asia Minor. Jesus used this strategic point of geography to give the church there this spiritual challenge: “I have placed before you an open door.” 

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141 Seven Churches of Revelation: Pergamum - The Compromising Church

Jesus begins His message to the Church at Pergamum by saying this: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne.”

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140 Seven Churches of Revelation: Smyrna - The Suffering Church

Jesus introduces Himself to the Church at Smyrna as “the First and Last, the one who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty.”

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