In this episode of The PRODCAST, we finally enter Christ’s letter to the church in Pergamum and work carefully through Revelation 2:12–13.Jesus introduces Himself as “the One who has the sharp two-edged sword.” That title was not accidental. Pergamum was the seat of Roman power in Asia, where the governor possessed the legal “right of the sword”—the authority to condemn and execute. Christ therefore confronts the pretensions of Rome directly: Caesar may carry a sword that can kill the body, but Jesus Christ carries the true sword of divine judgment in His mouth.We also examine one of the most arresting statements in the New Testament: “I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is.” What exactly was Satan’s throne? Was it the enormous altar of Zeus, the serpent-filled sanctuary of Asclepius, the Roman judgment seat, the imperial cult, or the entire pagan religious system of Pergamum? I argue that the imperial cult is the primary historical referent, while the whole city had become an integrated cathedral of demonic counterfeits.Then we meet Antipas, the faithful Christian witness who was killed in Pergamum for refusing to deny the name of Christ. Jesus gives this obscure martyr the very title He claims for Himself: “My faithful witness.” Rome killed the man, but Christ crowned him. The empire threw him away, but the King wrote his name permanently into Holy Scripture.This episode is about two swords, two thrones, two kingdoms, and one unavoidable question:Will you hold fast the name of Jesus Christ when holding it becomes expensive?Next week, we continue into Revelation 2:14–17 and examine the doctrine of Balaam, the teaching of the Nicolaitans, Christ’s command to repent, and the promises given to those who overcome: the hidden manna, the white stone, and the new name.If this episode strengthens your faith, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can also support the continued growth of The PRODCAST by becoming a member of the channel.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/joinSpecial thanks to our channel partner, Wrath and Grace, for their excellent video production and their faithful work for the kingdom of Christ.Wrath and Grace:https://wrathandgrace.comPrimary Text: Revelation 2:12–13#Revelation #Pergamum #Antipas #SatansThrone #Preterism #Postmillennialism #ReformedTheology #ChristIsKing #TheProdcast