An Introduction to the Book of Revelation

THE SEVEN CHURCHES
REVELATION 2,3
He writes to the ecumenical church throughout the ages by
speaking to the seven churches in Asia Minor through St. John the
Evangelist. Offering certain messages, He reveals God's care for
each local church as well as His care for each soul.
Each message includes the following:
a) It starts by addressing the angel of the church, because the
bishop is responsible for each soul before the Lord.
b) A description of the glorious Jesus Christ who offers the
message. He appears in forms that suit the need of each church so
that she can find her satisfaction and the solution to her problems in
Him.
c) He begins the message by saying: "I know," for He is the
one who searches the depth to support, cure and develop. While
disclosing the weakness or encouraging the striving, he assures them
that the church is in danger not from external stress and hardship but
from internal troubles.
d) An invitation for spiritual listening (Hearing): "He who has
an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
e) He offers a future reward for the victorious church.
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