In just 50 years, biblical Christianity faced serious decline in early local churches. In Part 1 of The Seven Churches, we study Christ's letters to Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamos in Revelation 2. Ephesus was sound in doctrine but had left its first love. Smyrna stayed faithful through poverty and persecution. Pergamos stood firm where Satan's seat was but tolerated immorality. The answer for every church: love Jesus more. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com