Thyatira & Philadelphia | The 7 Churches of Revelation

It’s been almost 2,000 years since the apostle John was instructed by Jesus to write letters to the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation. These timeless letters reveal a message of God’s love through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus, identify and provide correction for problems in the church, and offer hope and encouragement for the future. 00:00-01:24: Introduction 01:24-03:01: “To the Angel of the Church in Thyatira“ (Revelation 2:18-29) 03:01-07:35: Ancient Thyatira 07:35-09:57: “But I Have Something against You“ - Christ’s Warning to the Church of Thyatira 09:57-13:25: “He Who Overcomes“ - Christ’s Message of Hope to the Church of Thyatira 13:25-15:06: “To the Angel of the Church in Philadelphia“ (Revelation 3:7-13) 15:06-17:08: Ancient Philadelphia 17:08-21:13: Open and Shut Doors 21:13-25:07: “He Who Overcomes“ - Christ’s Message of Hope to the Church of Philadelphia 25:07-25:31: End Credits In this seven-part series, you’ll travel to what remains of the ancient sites of the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Join host and president of Cornerstone University Dr. Joseph Stowell as he takes a closer look into the struggles of the New Testament churches that are just as apparent in churches today. “The Seven Churches of Revelation“ is a perfect resource to help individuals or small groups gain a new perspective on the book of Revelation. Discover how you can find courage to face challenges with the confidence of knowing that in the end, Jesus wins! Part 1: Introduction: The Conquering King Part 2: Ephesus - The Church That Left Its First Love Part 3: Smyrna - The Church About To Be Tested Part 4: Pergamum - The Church That Compromised Part 5: Sardis - The Dead Church Part 6: Thyatira & Philadelphia - The Promiscuous Church And The Church Before An Open Door Part 7: Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church