Revelation churches Flashcards
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Ephesus
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largest city in Asia Minor, Artemis Temple, left first love
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Pergamum
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Capital of Asia Minor, altar to Zeus, listening to Balaam
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Smyrna
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wealthy post city, Cybele Temple, church was being persecuted by Jews
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Laodicea
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wealthy and proud city, church was self-sufficient, Jesus was outside
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Sardis
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fell twice due to lack of vigilance; church looked alive but was dead
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Thyatira
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known for its trade guilds and Apollo worship, church tolerated Jezebel
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Philadelphia
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founded to promote ideals of Rome, church little power but not denied
