1. (Pergamos) – Revelation 2:12-17

3.  Political capital of Asia for 2 centuries  Had the distinction of being three times named temple warden of the state religion.  Besides the imperial cult, there were four patron deities of the city… Zeus and Athena (of Greek origin) Zeus and Athena (of Greek origin) Dionysus and Asclepius (both of Asian origin) Dionysus and Asclepius (both of Asian origin)

8.  Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Gal 5:19-21 (NKJV)

9.  Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor 6:9-11 (NKJV)

11.  Salutation; Self-Designation (Verse12)  Commendation (Verses 13)

14.  Salutation; Self-Designation (Verse12)  Commendation (Verses 13)  Condemnation (Verse 14-15)  Warning and Threat (Verse 16)  Exhortation and Promise (Verse 17)

15.  The one with the two-edged sword knows our works, wherever we are.  He acknowledges those who hold fast to His name.  He condemns those who compromise… With regard to doctrine With regard to doctrine With regard to sin With regard to sin  The Lord does hate! There is need to repent quickly, or else! There is need to repent quickly, or else!  There will be some overcoming to do.  For the individual that overcomes, there will be a reward given by the Lord!