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Seven Churches: Pergamum

Byalan

October 27, 2024
Pastor Eric Hood

Sermon Notes

I. Faithfulness in a Hostile Environment

Revelation 2:12-13
And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name , and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

II. The Danger of Compromise

Revelation 2:14-15
But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality.
So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans

III. The Promise of Repentance and Victory

Revelation 2: 16-17
Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.
He who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.

Remain faithful in the midst of opposition, resist the temptation to compromise and receive His promise.

Next Steps

  • I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
  •  I confess I have compromised my faith.
  •  I commit to not compromise my faith in the face of persecution.

Deep Dive

  1. How can we remain aware of spiritual opposition without becoming discouraged?
  2. How do we balance grace and truth when interacting with believers who may be compromising their faith, similar to those in Pergamum?
  3. What do the rewards mentioned in Revelation 2:17 (hidden manna, white stone, new name) symbolize for believers?

Springboards

  1. Research the Colorado baker, Jack Phillips. Do you think he is right in refusing to compromise his beliefs in his business? Why or why not?
  2. Read 1 John 2:15–17 and discuss what it means to separate from sinful things.
  3. How can we distance ourselves from sin while also maintaining relationships with sinners?

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