1. Letter to the Church at Pergamos

2. 7 Letters to 7 Churches 1. To: Angel or messenger of the church of ________ 2. These things saith He (From): Jesus Christ 3. Exhortation: A. “I know thy works...” (1) Commendation (2) Trials of your faith, details of suffering (3) Criticism (Nevertheless, but notwithstanding) B. Admonition (1) Remedy for problems (2) Warning (3) Call to Repentance C. Encouragement 4. Challenge: “He that hath an ear…” 5. Promise to the Overcomers

3. Letter to the Church at Pergamos

4. 7 Letters to 7 Churches To: Angel or messenger of the church of Pergamos

5. 7 Letters to 7 Churches These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges. (From): Jesus Christ

6. 3. Exhortation: A. “I know thy works...” (1) Commendation (2) Trials of your faith, details of suffering (3) Criticism (Nevertheless, but notwithstanding) B. Admonition (1) Remedy for problems (2) Warning (3) Call to Repentance C. Encouragement

7. Commendation: – For holding fast His name –Not denied my faith

8. Antipas – unknown to historians, known to God.

9. Criticism: False Doctrine –Doctrine of Balaam –Doctrine of the Nicolaitanes

10. Remedy for problems: Repent!

11. Remedy for heresy: word of God - sharp two edged sword

12. Challenge: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

13. Promise to the Overcomers: To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name, which no man knoweth except he that receives it.