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Justin Martyr

Justin Martyr was the foremost apologist of the second century. He was born around 100 AD in Flavia Neapolis, which is near the ancient Biblical city of Shechem, in Samaria. He died approximately 165 AD. Justin’s parents were pagans. Justin tried many philosophies before becoming a Christian. These philosophies never fulfilled him or did not make sense to him. Justin first went to school under a stoic philosopher but this man was unable to explain God to him and did not think it necessary to know God. He then went to a peripatetic philosopher but left because the…

Revelation 3:14-22

This is a part of our breakdown series for Revelation 3:14-22. We are dealing here with the Lukewarm as I have found it to be critical to consider what it means and how easy it is to use this doctrine as justification to destroy lives as opposed to saving souls. “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. ‘So because you are lukewarm, and…

Tertullian was an early church father who lived in the second century from approximately 160-225 AD. Tertullian was very educated. His education included literary, rhetorical and legal training as well as training in Greek and Latin. Tradition says that he was raised in Carthage. He is thought to be the son of a Roman Centurion. Tertullian converted to Christianity in his 30′s around 197AD. The conversion was said to be sudden and decisive. He then got married to a Christian wife and when she died, he remained unmarried. He served at the church at Carthage as a teacher…

Little is known of his early life but, Ignatius was a Bishop of Antioch and a student of the apostle John. He was born approximately 35 AD. He also was called Theophorus, which means, God bearer. He was arrested in Syria, transported to Rome and sentenced to die in the coliseum, to be eaten by lions. He was martyred approximately 107-108 AD. He was killed during the reign of emperor Trajan. He wrote letters on his way to Rome to die, to several churches and a bishop. He stopped to encourage Christians, along the way. In Asia Minor, he…

Mark 5

Psalms 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and contrite heart, Oh God, thou wilt not despise.” The accuracy of the chronology of scripture is suspect. We cannot assume that based on the placement of the chapter it literally follows the events in the previous chapter. The Gospels are full of such inconsistencies. However, we do have a guide in the book of Luke who opens his Gospel with the statement of purpose to give the reader an order of events in Luke 1:1-3. So we will operate under the conviction that the Word of God…

Revelation 3:7-13 Philadelphia

Revelation 3:7-13 Philadelphia The epistle to the church in Philadelphia is the second included in the Revelation that does not include a rebuke. This church was dear to God’s heart. The city of Philadelphia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 B.C.). The king of Pergamum called it Philadelphus in devotion to his brother Eumenes. The word Philadelphia means “Brotherly Love.” This city was near the pass that carries the main trade route to Meander, an outpost of Greek culture in Anatolia and came violently into Roman History with an earthquake in 17 A.D. Similar to the one in Sardis…

The synagogue of satan

The epistles of Ignatius to the Smyrnians and the Philadelphians are loaded with doctrine, encouragement and mentoring. He was an amazing man of God, used mightily for edifying the church throughout the Romans Empire. He was martyred no later than 15 A.D. and I am of the opinion that he was used by God to follow-up the letters to the Smyrnians and the Philadelphians in Rev 2:8-11 and 3:7-13, considering the letters were written within 20 years of each other, more likely within 15 years than 20. The letter or the epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians is not the…

Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis

Revelation 3:1-6 The Church of Sardis The fifth church that Jesus Christ addresses is the church of Sardis. This city was a pretty important one, at one time the capital of Lydia. This city was known for their fruit, jewelry, textile industries and incredible wealth making it one of the most prominent cities in the Roman and Greek empires. In 2003 the North Eastern United States and central Canada were hit with a blackout. The blackout affected approximately 55 million people! Though many cities were affected none were more intense than the blackout in New York City. I may hate…

Clement appears as an important figure in the early church. He was a bishop of Rome but where in the line of successors to Peter is up to debate. He has been put immediately after Peter and sometimes 3rd after Peter. Eusebius and Irenaeus have him as 3rd after Peter. Tertulian has him immediately after Peter. Most of the details of Clements life are uncertain. He is said to have been killed by being thrown into the sea with an anchor around his neck. He is believed to be a disciple of both Peter and Paul. He is also…

Revelation 2:18-29 Thyatira

Thyatira (modern-day Turkey) was a city known for its trade guild and dye industry. It was a key defensive city during the battles between Alexander the Great’s successors. Not much would change when the Romans took over. Throughout its history it has been a place reinforced with soldiers for battle. There is not much that can be found concerning the church there but it would a logical deduction could sum the character of the people when considering the following: 1) Asia Minor was a hotbed for Christian persecution. 2) Christians were tortured and raped for their faith. 3) Roman soldiers…

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