Ephesus: History, Revelation, and Seven Churches
Explore the rich history of Ephesus, from the labor of Paul to the destruction of the city, as detailed in the Book of Revelation. Learn about the seven churches mentioned in Revelation and their significance through the different ages. Discover the Church at Ephesus and its commendations from the biblical text. Delve into the ancient library at Ephesus and gain insights into this historical city.
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THE CITY OF EPHESUS THE HISTORY For three years Paul labored there in the work of the Lord Aquila and Priscilla (18 months) and Apollos John moved there in 68 AD in advance of the Roman assault on Jerusalem Mary, the mother of Jesus moved there City destroyed in 262 AD
BOOK OF REVELATION Written by the Apostle John It is the last New Testament book to be written It was written by John when he was imprisoned on the Island of Patmos John was tortured, but not martyred Tradition holds that John personally visited the "seven churches of Asia."
BOOK OF REVELATION THE SEVEN CHUCHES Ephesus Smyrna Pergamum Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea
SEVEN SEVEN CHURCHES CHURCH AGES The apostolic age (--100AD) The persecuted church (--313AD) The age of Constantine (--600AD) The Dark Ages (--1517AD) The age of Reformation (--1648AD) The age of missions (--1900AD) The age of apostasy (--the end) 1. Ephesus 2. Smyrna 3. Pergamum 4. Thyatira 5. Sardis 6. Philadelphia 7. Laodicea The church application The prophetic application The personal application
BOOK OF REVELATION THE SEVEN CHUCHES Ephesus Smyrna Pergamum Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea
SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION http://www.paradisepbc.org/Articles/Maps%20%20Diagrams/revchurches.gif
CHURCH AT EPHESUS THE HISTORY Ancient library at Ephesus http://stevehyde.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/turkey-07-36-dsc_0174.jpg
CHURCH AT EPHESUS Referred to as a golden lampstand. (Rev. 2:1b) A WORD OF APPRECIATION I know your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people (Rev. 2:4a) I know - Heb. 13:5-6 - 1 Peter 5:7 - Matt. 28:20
CHURCH AT EPHESUS A WORD OF APPRECIATION I know your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people (Rev. 2:4a) I know your hard work - Run with perseverance - Do not grow weary You have persevered and endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Rev. 2:3
CHURCH AT EPHESUS A WORD OF APPRECIATION I know your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people (Rev. 2:4a) You cannot tolerate evil - In the world but not of - Sanctified - Flee from every kind of evil - Don t give Satan a foothold
CHURCH AT EPHESUS A WORD OF APPRECIATION You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans (Rev. 2:4a) In those days the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, choose seven men We will turn [some] responsibility over to them 5This proposal pleased the group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith also Philip and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. (Acts 6)
CHURCH AT EPHESUS A WORD OF APPRECIATION You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans (Rev. 2:4a) Leadership and/or people of influence leading others astray. Apostate faith. Compromised truth rather than a direct falsehood
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had You have forsaken your first love Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind Luke 10:27
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had Consider how far you Have fallen But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior 2 Peter 3:18
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had We are to put aside childish ways (1 Cor. 13:11)
A WORD OF WARNING three years now I've been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?' "'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down. Luke 13:7-8 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, 'For
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had John the Baptist: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! Matt. 3:2 Mark's summary of Jesus' message includes: "Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had Unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Lk. 13:3 In his first sermon, Peter preached, "Repent and be baptized Acts 2:38
A WORD OF WARNING at first. 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first (Rev. 2:4-5) I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had Unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Lk. 13:3 In his first sermon, Peter preached, "Repent and be baptized Acts 2:38
As Jesuswas passing through [Jericho]. 2A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he could not see over the crowd. 4So he climbed a tree to see him 5When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today. 6So he came down and welcomed him [and] Zacchaeus stood up and said, Lord!...I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount. Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house .10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:1-10
A WORD OF WARNING was gone By the year 260 the city was gone By the year 200 the church Be wise in the way you act; make the most of every opportunity. Col. 4:5 Repent Remember your first love Not grow weary in doing good
