There are many teachings on the seven
congregations (churches) of Revelation. The
cities in which these congregations where located
have a very interesting history. Is it
possible that they represented future era's, each
city being a specific time period? There are
those who believe that the Worldwide Church of God
headed by Herbert W. Armstrong was indicative of
the "Philadelphia" congregation. Henceforth,
any one familiar with WCG would have to agree it
is not the same. (see their new
logos) With the 180 degree turn, this
church has made since being headed by the "Anti"
father and son, The Tkach's, would it not be more
accurate to compare WCG with the last church in
the book of Revelation, the church of
Laodicea. Is it possible that we are
in the last "church" era? Are we now in the
"Laodicean" times? If we are, in the Laodicean
era of the "Church", it would behoove all of us to
study the history of the cities these
congregations were located in. There are many
lessons that can be learned simply by
understanding their history. "He that hath
an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto
the churches;" (Rev. 2:7; 2:11; 2:17; 2:29; 3:6;
3:13; 3:22). Why has our Creator repeated
this message seven times?
Is it possible that the seven churches of Revelation. are prophetic and represent the different era's of the church ? Is it also possible that the attitude of the inhabitants of these seven cities are also indicative of the different attitudes present in the "Body" at any time in history and the most prevailing attitude at any one time? The city of "Laodicea" being representative of the present times we are living in today. Not to say, there are no "Philadelphian" attitudes today, but that they are not in the majority. Truth comes from many
sources and it is the responsibility of each one of
us to "prove all things and hold fast that which is
good." Related article:
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