There is a blessing given for overcoming that is linked to 7,000 years of history.The Church Historical Backdrop The Blessing for Overcoming1.Ephesus back to Eden will eat from the tree of life2.Smyrna the sin of Adam will not be hurt by second death3.Pergamos the Exodus will eat from the hidden manna4.Thyatira Joshua and David will be given power over the nations5. Sardis to crucifixion will be dressed in white/Book of Life6. Philadelphia end of church age will make a pillar in Temple7. Laodicea the millennial will sit on His throneThe seven churches ages (could also allude to the seven periods of church history).The Church The Church Age The Timeframe1.Ephesus The Apostolic Church 30 to 100 AD2.Smyrna The Persecuted Church 100 to 3123.Pergamos The Roman Church 313 to 6004.Thyatira The Dark Ages 600 to 15175.Sardis The Reformation 1517 to 17006.Philadelphia The Missions Church 1648 to 21st century7.Laodicea The Lukewarm Church the present situationSeven times the Lord tells the churches, "He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying unto the churches" (Rev. 2:7,11,17,29;3:6,13,22).
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