Message Notes

SSS 4
Book of Revelation 10 November 2024

12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,
‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:

13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality

15 Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

16 Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

17 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ’

Revelation 2:12-17

THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS

1. Pergamos was a strong Roman centre of idolatrous worship

a) Greek and Roman deities

b) Emperor worship

c) “Satan’s throne”

d) Believers were greatly persecuted

2. Words of commendation

a) Holding fast to faith

b) Not denying of the Lord’s name

c) Antipas was praised for his steadfast faith

d) He was killed as a witness (martyr)

3. Words of admonition

a) The doctrine of Balaam Numbers 22-24

b) His corruption

i) Idolatry

ii) Sexual immorality

c) Nicolaitans

i) Prideful cult

ii) Immorality tolerated

d) Repentance

i) This was necessary

ii) The Lord Himself will fight against them

A DESCRIPTION OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. He comes bearing a sword

2. A divine sword Isaiah 31:8

A SPECIAL WORD OF PROMISE

1. A word from the Lord

2. A word the Spirit of God will make known

a) To all who hear

b) To all who heed

3. Hidden manna to eat

4. A white stone

a) Invitation

b) Vindication

c) Special relationship with the Master

d) A new name