Re: SEVEN CHURCHES...Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17)

ADJUDICATOR's DISTINCTIVES--
        -Sharp two-edged sword


                     ***  I KNOW YOUR WORKS  ***

ACCOLADES--
        -You hold fast My name
        -Did not deny My faith
        -Martyrdom

CRITICAL EVALUATION--
        -Satan's throne, where Satan dwells
        -Doctrine of Balaam...stumbling blocks (monetary bribes)
        -Eat things sacrificed to idols
        -Commit sexual immorality
        -Doctrine of the Nicolaitans (license to commit sensual sins)

VERDICT--
        -Repent

CONSEQUENSES--
        -Fight against them with sword of My mouth

OVERCOMERS--
        -Eat hidden manna
        -New (secret) name on white stone


          *******  HE WHO HAS AN EAR - LET HIM HEAR  *******
                 what the Spirit says to the churches