These verses bring us to the third church appraised by Jesus Christ—the church at Pergamum. Notorious for its pagan temples and loose-morals lifestyle, this ancient city was viewed by our Lord as the place “where Satan's throne is...where Satan dwells.” What a tough place to minister!

Tragically, this church in the midst of satanic opposition dulled the edge of its effectiveness through doctrinal and moral compromise. The One who examines that church not only confronts the body with strong words, He indirectly speaks to all churches, warning us of the same dangers related to compromise.

Revelation 2:12-17

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