7 churches: Pergamum

7 churches:  Pergamum by ric Gustafson


Pergamum was the capital of Asia. The city was built on a rocky hill. The city was a cultural center with a huge library. Jesus wrote a letter to this church to try to help them with their struggling faith. The city worshipped other gods.
In Revelation 2:14, Jesus warns them about weird teaching. Some were listening to Balaam. Jesus warned this congregation not to worship Balaam.
In the early part of the third century, a man named Constantine became a Christian Emperor. The bad news is that this church had fallen prey to pagan culture.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric