Ep.118 - Seven Churches Speak: Does it Matter What You Believe? - Pergamum

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One of the recurring problems that Israel faced in the subsequent immediate years following their Exodus from Egypt, was the infiltration of thoughts and ideas from non-Israelites travelling within their company. Sometimes they would encourage them to murmur and grumble. In later years, as that foreign element increased, they would be tempted to look elsewhere for other gods and forms of worship.
Compromise is always a dangerous element within any group, but especially within the church of God. The church at Pergamum was facing a very similar threat. Despite having those who were faithful and held fast to the truth, even to the point of death, as Antipas; yet there was a number among them who held to beliefs, ideas and convictions that were foreign to Christ and truth.
This week the Curious Team take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Pergamum Church. They examine the great strength of holding fast and persevering; whilst also unpacking the real danger of rooted compromise. Tune in this week as the team uncover the good and bad of church life
Further Reading
We’ve listed some views below for you to read and ponder…
The Letter to the Church in Pergamum - Ligonier.org
Pergamos: The Compromised Church - LineageJourney.com
What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve been browsing and reading as part of this episode. So here goes. We’ve been getting stuck into the following;
Jeffrey A D Weima—
The Sermons To The Seven Churches of Revelation (A Commentary and Guide)

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