Character of The Churches
- Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) - the church that had forsaken its first love (2:4).
- Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) - the church that would suffer persecution (2:10).
- Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) - the church that needed to repent (2:16).
- Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) - the church that had a false prophetess (2:20).
- Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) - the church that had fallen asleep (3:2).
- Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) - the church that had endured patiently (3:10).
- Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) - the church with the lukewarm faith (3:16).
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