“Pergamum: Syncretistic and Compromising” Revelation 2:12-17
Introduction: Syncretism—the amalgamation (combination) or attempted amalgamation of different religions.
I. The Commendation (13)
• Holding fast to Christ in enemy occupied territory • Faithful unto death
II. The Confrontation (14-16)
• Balaam, Balak, and the Nicolaitans (Num. 23-25)
When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. —Gen. 6:1-2 For they have taken some of their daughters to be wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has mixed itself with the peoples of the lands. And in this faithlessness the hand of the officials and chief men has been foremost. —Ezra 9:2
III. The Correction and Comfort (16a, 17)
• Hidden manna (Jn. 6:48-51; Exo. 16:32-34) • A white stone with a new name (Rev. 3:12; 14:1; 22:4)
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
