Understanding the background of each church is vital for correctly understanding the message given to them. Posts about map of 7 churches of revelation written by atozmom. Map seven churches of revelation rms bible engineering. Thyatira is the fourth of seven churches who receive a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ i know your works, and love, and service, and faith, and your endurance, and your works. Map of the seven churches in asia position of the seven churches in asia minor to whom the seven epistles in revelation were addressed. Jan 26, 2017 study of the seven churches the book of revelation chapters 23 2017 truth fed. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. God describes and talks to 7 churches in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Enjoy having an easytounderstand overview on the seven churches in revelationpacked with quickreference charts, simple summaries, and a fullcolor map, this quickreference pamphlet explains jesus message to each of the seven churches and shows key information at a glance. Within that one large letter are seven sections containing particular messages.
What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. Many prophecies of scripture have more than one fulfillment. In looking at the letters to the 7 churches, we see the lord speaking directly to the 7 churches that existed in the holy land at the time john lived. The condition of each church and specific facts about each city are reflected in the content of each letter. After all, this is the theme of the entire word of god. The seven churches mentioned in the book of revelation were actual physical churches in the names of the locations john gives, so the letters that john writes to these churches were actually delivered. Why these seven churches commentary a testimony of. These churches are indications of the 7 types of churches that existed then, throughout history, and today. Sep 30, 2011 john is responsible for writing the gospel of john, the 3 epistles, and the book of revelation.
The church that needed to repent of sin revelation 2. The book of revelation is one large letter that is addressed to all seven of the churches see the address at 1. Maps showing the locations of the seven churches mentioned in. Seven churches of revelation these maps were created by freebibleimages using accordance bible map software. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation. Asia was a term which in the books of the maccabees actually means asia minor, which antioch iii the great had to give up to the roman province of asia proconsularis formed after 3 b.
Each city where a particular fellowship resided had its own unique characteristics, some of which offered challenges and temptations to those who were believers. John is responsible for writing the gospel of john, the 3 epistles, and the book of revelation. The 7 churches of revelation their struggles and strengths. The seven churches found in the book of revelation were literal first century christian fellowships that existed along a roman mail route. Island of patmos where john was exiled and wrote the book of revelation. Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived. The view is known as the historicalprophetical view.
The island, named patmos, is located in the aegean sea. However, the theme of the book is still the exaltation of jesus. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. John describes the seven churches in asia, he records the visions that he received, and in the prophecy jesus returns as the kinsman redeemer to claim this world as his inheritance. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. Map of western anatolia showing the island patmos and the locations of the cities housing the seven churches. As the first chapter of the book of revelation explains, the apostle john was given a vision of endtime events leading up to the return of jesus christ. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse, the seven churches of asia and the seven churches of asia minor referring to the roman province of asia, modern day asia minorturkey are seven of the major churches of early christianity, dating from the first century ad, as indicated in the book of revelation, chapters 2 and 3, of the new testament.
More specifically, the letters are addressed to the 7 stars, representing the 7 angels of the churches. But, the belief that revelation was completely fulfilled in 70 a. We also see the lords opinion of those churches, and what they were doing at the time. Interactive map of the seven churches in revelation. Jun 11, 2015 3 key features of roses seven churches of revelation pamphlet. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. The 7 churches in the book of revelation exist today, in one form or another, because some things never change. Perfect for personal use, small groups, or to add depth to any revelation bible study. A number of expositors down through history have held that the seven churches represent seven sequential stages of church history. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. This is an introductory message in a series on the seven churches of revelation.
Easytounderstand overview on the 7 churches in the book of revelation. Mention johns book of revelation and the images that commonly come to mind are the four horsemen of the apocalypse and. To the churches seven 7 church types in revelation to. Map of the seven churches in asia bible history, revelation bible. First of all, the word church greek ekklesia simply. Map of the seven churches in asia position of the seven churches in asia minor to. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. The letters to the seven churches of asia in their local setting by colin hemer more insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for free. Where are the seven churches of revelation located. To the church in laodicea jesus says he knows the churchs deeds which are only lukewarm or mediocre. The seven churches of asia, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse, are ephesus, smyrna, pergamos a. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and. The seven churches of revelation described in revelation chapters 2 through chapter 3 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. It appears to be a deliberate choice, like the many other occurrences of seven in the book of revelation, to signify that these seven churches typify all churches in every age.
A study on the 7 churches in revelation churchleaders. The churches are represented by seven golden lampstands. Proper interpretation of the message to each of the 7 churches will reveal that the book of revelation was indeed written after ad 70. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. May 31, 2017 the beginning chapters of the book of revelation contain 7 letters to the 7 churches. The seven churches of revelation bible study ministry. It could be because these letters are complete and these 7 churches represent complete churches. The first of these visions concerned seven churches located in asia minor. They are released under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. They believe they are rich and have everything they need, but they are poor and lacking in god.
The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. To the church in ephesus in this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our church. The romans exiled john to a tiny island due to his belief in jesus christ and his preaching of the word of god revelation 1. The seven churches of revelation are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation and written to by. This pamphlet provides simple summaries on the culture, history, and persecution of each church. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Write in a book everything you see, and send it to the seven churches in the cities of ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Apr 30, 2018 this is the 186th sermon preached in english on, by missionary evangelist robert breaker, who shows what the 7 churches are in the book of revelation, and how they apply. The study of the seven churches can be very large and in depth. The book of revelation is a book of prophecy about what is to come. That is god was saying he would still send the prophet to open up the book again in.
Asia was a term which in the books of the maccabees actually means asia. Pergamum or pergamon, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. For the purposes of this article, i share a summary of the seven churches in the book of revelation. Then god also said of daniel leave the book shut up till the appointed time. Ephesus, pergamon, laodicea, sardis, thyatira, smyrna, philadelphia churches. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.
Map shows the approximate locations of the cities with the seven churches that are mentioned in the bibles book of revelation. Very good research into the history of the book of revelation. Certainly all 7 churches exist in the church today, as does the harlot church and the bride church. The seven churches of revelation the greek name for the book of revelation, apoka.
The messages to the seven churches introduction to the messages christians who read revelation for the first time may wonder why this book, which is primarily about end times prophecy, should first include these messages to seven specific historical churches in chapters 2 and 3. The prophetic visions god would give him would become the book of revelation. All of them are located in the asia minor, presentday turkey. Map of the 7 churches of revelation seven churches of asia. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches. Apr 05, 2018 the book of revelation begins with seven letters to seven churches in seven cities in the roman province of asia. Sep 23, 2015 it could be because these letters are complete and these 7 churches represent complete churches. The church whose false prophetess was leading people. Seven church of revelation turkey, seven churches of. The city of thyatira was another of the cities mentioned in rev. The seven churches of revelation were real, physical congregations when the apostle john wrote this bewildering last book of the bible around 95 ad, but many scholars believe the passages have a second, hidden meaning. Map of the 7 churches of revelation bible history online. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2.
What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in. Seven churches of revelation map with images book of. The beginning chapters of the book of revelation contain 7 letters to the 7 churches. The seven churches of asia, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse, are ephesus, smyrna, pergamos. Seven churches of revelation map artwork by kelly cunningham. Map below, by scott richardson, shows the location of thyatira as well as the other cities.