Revelation 2: Pergamum, the compromised church. In Christ’s third of seven letters to the churches, He addresses Pergamum, a church that does well what it does right, but is spiritually compromised by the religious culture of the world. We learn from it for today, as well as from the story of Balaam that Jesus references in correcting them. Instructions for a church serving in a city where Satan dwells and reigns.

Holy Forever is a good worship song. Here it is in Romanian, performed today by the worship team at our church in Cluj.

In the second of Jesus’ letters to the churches, we get instructions on His plan in persecution and encouragement to endure with full assurance of everything being made right in the end. Christ’s instructions may well be just what we need in the near future. Let’s make ready.

Here’s a three-sermon Biblical series summarizing the pre-marital counseling I give young couples. It also may prove helpful for couples later in life looking to improve and strengthen their marriage relationships.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Our book of Revelation series continues in chapter 2 with the first of Christ’s letters. Part one of “What the Spirit Says to the Churches” looks at the letter to Ephesus, and the need to have both good doctrine and intense love for the Lord in church life.

In the second half of Revelation 1, John tells us the circumstances of how he received Christ’s revelation and how overwhelming it is to encounter the glorified Son of God. Then Christ Himself outlines the book for our understanding of what is to come in this study.