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The Church at Pergamos
Revelation Chapter Two
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(Clicking on these links will move you down this web page) Revelation Chapter Two Verses Twelve and Thirteen | |
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Revelation 2:12
Revelation 2:12 - Write a Scroll to Pergamum Revelation 2:12 - a Sharp Two Edged Sword Revelation 2:13 Revelation 2:13 - Your Works |
Revelation 2:13 - Satan's Throne
Revelation 2:13 - Hold Fast to My Name Revelation 2:13 - Did Not Deny My Faith Revelation 2:13 - A Martyr, Antipas, who Was Killed |
Write (in a scroll) this letter to the angel (minister) of the church in Pergamum. This is the
message from the One who has a sharp two-edged sword
Revelation 2:12
(Revelation 2:12).
I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name,
and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was
killed among you, where Satan dwells
(Revelation 2:13).
Write (in a scroll) this letter to the angel (minister) of the church in Pergamum.
This is the message from the One who has a sharp two-edged sword.
Click here to study more about the two edged sword of Christ
Revelation 2:13
Click here to study more about Works at Revelation 2:2
Sometimes Christ uses the symbolic sword from His mouth for His own purposes. Such a sword
is an offensive weapon used in spiritual warfare. What does He fight against in Pergamum?
Among other things, He fights against Satan, those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, and
those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. It appears this sword was previously revealed
in Revelation Scroll Number One (Revelation 1:16). Please journey there for Gods's message or
I know your works, and where you dwell where Satan's throne is. And you hold
fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My
faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
Who we are and what we do for Christ is very important. It appears that works for Christ
was previously revealed in Revelation Scroll Number Two (Revelation 2:2). Please journey there
for Gods's message or
What does God reveal to us in Revelation about Satan's counterfeit throne? Let us take a look:
It is revealed in Revelation Scroll Number Four-
I know your works, and where you dwell where Satan's throne is...
(Revelation 2:13).
The Great Serpent (dragon) gave him his power, his throne, and great authority...
(Revelation 13:2).
Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom
became full of darkness- and they gnawed their tongues because of the pain
(Revelation 16:10).
(Matthew 4:9). More about Satan and his counterfeit throne has also been revealed in another scripture-
...for you (Satan) have said in your heart- I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my throne
above the stars of God- I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides
of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds- I will be (worshiped) like the
Most High. Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol- to the lowest depths of the (Bottomless) Pit.
Those who see you will gaze at you, and consider you, saying- is this the man who made the
earth tremble, who shook kingdoms, who made the world as a wilderness and destroyed its cities,
who did not open the house of his prisoners?
(Isaiah 14:13-17).
The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and
the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever
(Revelation 20:10).
What does hold fast mean? It simply means to keep a tight grip on something and not let it go.
An encouragement from the Lord is for every Overcomer to hold on tightly to their faith. This
is revealed in several scrolls of Revelation:
It is revealed in Revelation Scroll Number Four-
...you hold fast to My name and did not deny My faith (Revelation 2:13).
...hold fast what you have till I come (Revelation 2:25).
...remember therefore in what way you have received and heard- hold fast...(Revelation 3:3).
...behold, I AM coming quickly! Hold fast what you have that no one may take your crown
(Revelation 3:11).
Jude's Call to Remain Faithful-
But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told
you- that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves
in every evil way imaginable. Now they are here, and they are the ones who are creating divisions
among you. They live by natural instinct because they do not have God's Spirit living in them.
But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith.
And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such a way that God's love
can bless you as you wait for the eternal life that our Lord Jesus Christ in His mercy is going
to give you. Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from
the flames of judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful
that you are not contaminated by their sins
(Jude 1:17-23).
It appears this scripture stands alone in Revelation and is not repeated in multiple scrolls:
It is found once here is Revelation Scroll Number Four:
...did not deny My faith (Revelation 2:13).
(Matthew 10:32).
Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will
confess before the angels of God
(Luke 12:8).
(Revelation 14:12).
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As of January 7, 2024
