In Revelation 2:12-17, we meet the Church in Pergamum, a group of Christians that one has to admire for holding fast to the name of Jesus in a city that Jesus called “Satan’s throne,” and even after one of their number had been killed for his faith. Although they were steadfast in resisting outside attacks, they were less vigilant about the beliefs and practices of their own members, so Jesus urged them to repent by practicing church discipline, or else he would have to come and practice it himself. As with all the churches, he promised rich blessings for those who would hear his words and conquer by their faith.
From several texts in the New Testament, this message answers four questions: What is the meaning of baptism? Who should be baptized? How should...
After and because God has given Christians everything we need to live, we should make every effort to supply what our faith needs in...
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...
