REVELATION:
Chapters 2 & 3 - Study Guide
In studying these chapters of
Revelation, the following formulas may be used as a guide to
analyze each of the seven churches.
1.
A message of commendation…
2.
A message of rebuke…
3.
A symbolic title for Christ related
to that church…
4.
A promise to the overcomers…
5.
Historical data that will illuminate
the message.
THE
SEVEN CHURCHES
UNTO
THE ANGEL OF:
1.
THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS:
2:1-7
(Evolving Ephesus)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
2.
THE CHURCH IN SMYRNA:
2:8-11
(Suffering Smyrna)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
3.
THE CHURCH IN PERGAMOS:
2:12-17
(Perplexed Pergamos)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
4.
THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA:
2:18-19
(Tolerant Thyatira)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
5.
THE CHURCH IN SARDIS:
3:1-6
(Sleeping Sardis)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
6.
THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA: 3:7-13
(Persevering Philadelphia)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
7.
THE CHURCH OF THE LAODICEANS:
3:14-22
(Lukewarm Laodicea)
a.
Commendation
b.
Rebuke
c.
Title of Christ
d.
Promise to Overcomers
e.
Historical Data
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