God is able to protect His people from enemies.

Our Lord addresses the Church at Pergamum. Like the Church in Smyrna, the church at Pergamum was surrounded by paganism and emperor worship. Unlike the letter to Smyrna, the letter to Pergamum contains a mixture of commendation and rebuke.

God's sovereign plan includes providing a way of salvation for those who believe in Him.

In Revelation 2:8-11, the Lord addresses a letter to the church that met in the city of Smyrna. Unlike most of the seven churches in Asia, the church at Smyrna received no rebuke or correction from the Lord, only promises of blessing when they had endured suffering faithfully.

God Controls the rise and fall of nations and powers.

The Church at Ephesus had a solid beginning and many desirable qualities. However, Jesus gently rebuked them for failing to fan the flame of love.

Having been banished by the Roman government to the island of Patmos, the Apostle John received a series of visions from Jesus that are preserved for believers for our encouragement and correction. Pastor Keith introduces his new series on the seven churches in Revelation.

God calls His people to recognize and declare His sovereign purposes.

God’s plan for us as believers is to be ambassadors for Christ and share His good news with those around us.

God confronts His people about the consequences of their actions.