In the first century, laodicea was known for its abundant wealth. Christs letter to the seventh church, laodicea, is the church of today. The laodicean church age series preached on sunday evening, 11th december 1960 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Corresponds to program 14, 15 laodicea people judged study. The laodicean church materially rich but spiritually. An exposition of the seven church ages chapter 9 the. Laodicea was a city in asia minor in the first century. The amen, the faithfuland true witness, the beginning of the creation of god, says this. The church of laodicea represents the state of the church during the church age just after it has gone through the spiritual revivals and just before the coming of christ. The focus is on man and emotion, and in this stage of the church age the word of god is no longer central. The age of laodicea has arrived next comes the rapture and the tribulation. Jan 02, 2020 jesus calls the laodicean church to repent of its sin. How fitting were the characteristics of this last age to represent the age in which we now live.
The laodicean church has selfelected itself, without any guidance of the holy ghost, not to light the world, but to subdue it. Corresponds to program 14, 15 laodicea people judged. The laodicean church was a christian community established in the ancient city of laodicea. This teaching regarding the church ages is part of dispensationalism. Much more information about the spiritual ramifications of laodicea can be found in the articles the laodicean church era and laodicean warning for gods people.
Beginning with the first age wherein he is revealed as the almighty, holding the seven stars messengers in his right hand of power and walking in the midst of his church revelation 2. Pammukale is a much more popular destination for tourists in this part of turkey that laodicea is. The church at laodicea as a body appeared to be the worst example of gods grace than all other churches mentioned in gods word. The city known in the new testament as laodicea was founded by antiochus ii, a seleucid king who reigned in the middle of the third century before christ 261246 bc. For example, in 60 ad laodicea was heavily damaged by an earthquake. It is described as a time when men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters.
The church was established in the apostolic age, the earliest period of christianity, and is probably best known for being one of the seven churches of asia addressed by name in the book of revelation rev. They were free of the faults of ephesus, pergamum, thyatira, and sardis. Andnow,inthis,isgoingtobethe the winding up of the seven church ages. In prophetic history, it falls between the 69th and 70th weeks of daniel daniel 9. The laodicean church was deceived and fell from grace to disgrace as the above scripture reference in rev. The last church the lord jesus christ addressed was the church at laodicea. It is called the church age because it covers the period in which the church is on earth.
Hymns of the laodicean church gods frozen people the laodicean church announces publication of church songs, whose title, according to the editor, was chosen because we didnt want to turn anybody off with threatening words that no one understands anymore like worship or hymn. Sep 30, 2010 we can learn from all these churches, but its generally accepted that we are now in the final church era, represented by the laodicean church. Twentieth century prophet or the messenger to the laodicean. The laodicean church was a christian community established in the ancient city of laodicea on the river lycus, in the roman province of asia, and one of the early centers of christianity. The city was located in a triangle of cities with colossae southeast and hierapolis northeast to laodicea. Every one of these churches christ commends, except laodicea. We now find ourselves in the 7th and last age before our kinsman redeemer returns. It was one of seven cities mentioned in the prophecy of revelation 2 and 3. Archaeologists have discovered about 20 ancient christian chapels and churches at the site. This is correct but when laodicea appeared among thyatira catholics, sardis the near dead denominational churches and philadelphia the church of true believers, she was not the predominant ch. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god.
I said, i was late for my wedding, borned a little late, a little late for my wedding, if. Finally, the church of laodicea represents the modern church beginning around the mid1900s. She has become the greatest teacher of lies in the universe. We are in the final stage of church history, the church that will see the end times. Click here for an exposition of the seven church ages book in pdf. Traits of the laodicean church pastor charles lawson. Standing outside of the church of laodicea, the saviour seeks entrance. He stands outside calling to his own who follow him by obedience to the word. What was jesus message to the church in laodicea in revelation. The dates may be muddied, but roughly they could be from 1930 until the rapture. Robert baralepistlespaperon the lukewarm church at laodicea 2032006 adpage 4 abstract st. Laodicea was known as the richpoor church, high on reputation, low on substance.
While each church received a unique message, christ told john that all of the messages were to be applied to all of the churches. With the apostasies of the modern church including chrislam, new age ideas, and ecumenicalism, it is easy to see how this laodicean church could evolve into the great whore. The messenger to the laodicean church age is gratefully dedicated to those christian friends and churches. It takes from about the mid1840s to the end of time. Eng601211e the laodicean church age vgr voice of god. Not only was laodicea located on major trade routes that connected it to important cities like ephesus, smyrna and sardis, but also it was a center of textile production and banking. Jun 30, 2011 jesus is about to bring accusing testimony that contradicts what the laodicean church thinks about itself.
In every attribute ancient laodicea is found reborn in the twentiethcentury laodicean age. Laodicea was a wealthy city during the roman period. The laodicean church is the lukewarm, practically apostate church, about which christ has nothing good to say rev. The spiritual state of the church of laodicea is not only disturbing to the christian who reads of this pathetic condition that this church was in, but also to the lord jesus himself revelation 3. In his letter to the church of laodicea, jesus warns us about the danger of selfsufficiency. The city became a bishopric seat of a christian bishop, and a christian council was even held there in the fourth century c.
The book of revelation was penned during the roman. The church was established in the apostolic age, the earliest period of christianity, and is probably best known for being one of the seven churches of. Dear friends, the laodicea church age is the church age that falls at the end of the age of grace rev. He is depicted as knocking on the door of the church and on the individual s heart, but there are eleven bad things and no good things mentioned of the laodicean church in rev 3. Age of laodicea the last days of the final church age.
The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient asia minor is to the church in the city of laodicea. Church at laodicea represents the last period of church history. The age of laodicea has arrived next comes the rapture and. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich. Is this really supposed to symbolize the church of jesus christ at the end of the age.
The laodicean church is a lukewarm, indifferent, insipidly spiritual church. This means that all the seven churches with all their rebellion have come together in one church. Laodicea was a wealthy banking center and proud of her rich resources. The church said, i am rich, increased with goods, etc. The church age is the period of time from pentecost acts 2 to the rapture foretold in 1 thessalonians 4.
Oct 23 2016 looking at the seven churches of asia minor addressed in revelation as representative of the church throughout the age of grace. This is the age of the communists where all men are supposedly equal, though it. Jul 05, 2018 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. The laodicean church age in the age of exponential. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the province of phrygia in the lycos valley. Laodicea, located at the junction of several important trade routes, is 77 kilometers 48 miles from philadelphia alasehir and 155 kilometers 96 miles from ephesus. And unto the angel of the church of the laodiceans write. The laodicean church age discussion in christian debate forum started by rockytopva, mar 20, 2011.
Sep 11, 2011 with the apostasies of the modern church including chrislam, new age ideas, and ecumenicalism, it is easy to see how this laodicean church could evolve into the great whore. Some have printed a new bible which puts god in the feminine, and now we see the overspreading of abominations daniel 9. The church of laodicea lesson 11 study the revelation. Rather than accepting aid from the roman empire, the people of laodicea refused any help and rebuilt the city themselves with. Whether one believes in the idea that the seven churches of asia portray seven historical stages the church would go through or not, certainly this church illustrates conditions. Johns vision of the holy spirits message to the church at laodicea is a message of chastisement for lukewarm faith that had compromised with a pagan world.
The church of laodicea in the bible and archaeology. The laodicean church was a church that had lost its impact on the world because it had become occupied with the world and because it had left the lord standing outside. Enormous amounts of property were bequeathed to the city by prominent citizens. Jan 02, 2020 the church age is the period of time from pentecost acts 2 to the rapture foretold in 1 thessalonians 4. Mar 23, 2020 the church at laodicea survived domitians reign. A story of today is a novel by thomas hardy, first published in 188081 in harpers new monthly magazine. Dec 25, 2005 the laodicean church, you know, its pretty hard to escape the comparison to the church today. The lord rejects such churches and christians, for christ does not compromise with men. To the angel of the church inlaodicea write the lukewarm church 2. Laodicea represents the church age from 1925tribulation. Age of laodicea the last days of the final church age are. Pdf a historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of the.
What was jesus message to the church in laodicea in. Now,remember,isaythis at the end as i did at the beginning, there may be many things. Therefore the church, instead of giving way to the bible, has been trying to bend the bible to the church. You look at the property, look at the churches that there are today, some of the megachurches, you have all thesome of them look like. Jun 21, 2017 in revelation 23 jesus addresses the seven churches, and we can see in these chapters a description of the apostasy that began small in the days of the apostles signified by the church of ephesus losing its first love, rev.
This age is the age of laodicea, the last of the church ages described in revelation. Laodicea lay on the south bank of the river lycus, approximately 100 feet above the valley floor on a flat plateau. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. Hymns of the laodicean church free sermon preparation. John wesley was born at epworth, june 17, 1703 and. Regardless of the truthfulness of the church age interpretation, it must be admitted that the modern church greatly resembles the laodicean church especially in america. We live in the laodicean church age the majority of christendom is a lukewarm church that has forgotten her first love. His first preference was always to minister at the altar of the hearts of his people and to preside in the gentle bonds of love on the throne room in the hearts of his people. She is confident of her own strength and wisdom, while mingling antichrist falsehoods with the truth of the gospel.
The church was established in the apostolic age, the earliest period of christianity, and is probably best known for being one of the seven. In fact, if there were any believers in this church, they arent even referred to in the letter at all. During the laodicean age jesus will come and rapture his faithful church to be with him in heaven while all the rest of the world will be tried in the fires of the tribulation on earth. And to the angel of the church of the laodiceans write. There is now much criticism and skepticism regarding the inerrancy of scripture, creating a lukewarm attitude concerning the lord and his word. By 1991, many of the churches had changed their hymnals to suit the trends of the time. This lesson will study seven aspects of the cultural history of laodicea and how it influenced the church of laodicea. Philadelphia represents the church of the great awakening. I know thy works, that thou are neither cold nor hot. Before we close this section on the messenger of the laodicean age, we must seriously consider these two thoughts. The plot exhibits devices uncommon in hardys other fiction, such as falsified telegrams and faked photographs. Being saved from lukewarmness and spiritual pride, the. Your character 9 the laodicean church age page 351 this laodicean age ends in a blackout of the word, thereby causing a departure of the lord from the midst.
Jesus said, thou art wretched, miserable, blind and naked. Sardis 1500s1700s ad is the 5 th church age in which the reformation started and christianity explodes all over the world, bibles were then printed and massproduced, and the regathering of the tribes of jacob here in america was taking place, as prophesied. Pdf letter to the church at laodicea jim macgregor academia. I said, i was late for my wedding, borned a little late, a little late for my wedding, if i can just be late for my funeral. The age of the laodicea church page 4 a true story of restoration can eat and drink with him in sweet communion. This is the laodicean church age see revelation ch. The laodicean church age in the age of exponential technological advancement.
Robert baralepistlespaperon the lukewarm church at laodicea2032006 adpage 6 it is in revelation 3. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the. The master himself described the church of laodicea as lukewarm being neither cold nor hot revelation 3. Frequent earthquakes finally, caused its complete abandonment. I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. The description of christthe amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god, says this revelation 3. And your sin is your only thing that keeps you from being free. It certainly is going to be a major player in the coming oneworld apostate religion that operates without jesus christ as the only begotten son of god. This city was one of the most politically important and financially flourishing cities in asia minor.
The letter to laodicea to the angel of the church in laodicea write. At first glance this looks like a strange little book by a country preacher, but it is one of the most amazing testimonies ive heard. All seven depict developments in the story of the churches of christ. Laodicea was but one of seven churches in western asia minor at the time that christ gave the message of the book of revelation to john on the island of patmos. The laodicean church age, by brother branham, if not already read. Rather, individuals took care of themselves, feeling spiritually wealthy enoughexperienced in the church enoughto do so. We are at present at the end of the age of the laodicean church which is described in revelation 3. Many christians today attend churches that barely teach the real gospel of jesus christ. It seems this church has forgotten that jesus is the ultimate authority, he is true, and he is the true judge. Most bible prophecy teachers would say the laodicean church age started around ad 1900. Pdf it is a study of the seven churches of the revelation as they are. The city, originally named diospolis the city of jupiter and then rhoas, was given the name laodicea by.
Then there was sardis, a church with only a few genuine believers, a church which had a name but was actually dead. In the mercy of god, may those who have an ear to hear come out of her that they be not partakers of her sins and the consequent judgment. An exposition of the seven church ages vgr voice of god. The last, and the laodicean, age, the last of christs churches, make him sick. Thou sayeth, we are rich, increased with goods, have need of nothing wow. Seven church ages book pdfbrother branham end time message. The largest church at laodicea, called the church of laodicea took up an. Spiritually, the laodicean does not deny god or depart from the fundamental beliefs of the church. Because thou art lukewarm nauseating i will spew thee out of my mouth revelation 3.
The facts are clear that laodicea is now the church type that is identified with this generation, jesus is coming soon. The church at laodicea herself shared the materialistic satisfaction of the surrounding citys culture. Laodicea pictures cogwriter, continuing church of god. Being saved from lukewarmness and spiritual pride, the characteristics of laodicea december 27, 2016 by agodman 14 comments in the lords eyes, the characteristics of the church in laodicea were lukewarmness and spiritual pride. Perhaps not surprisingly, the church of laodicea is noted as being wealthy in the bible see revelation 3. The age in which we live has been challenged by the same forces. In 1979 pittman had a neardeath experience and came back from heaven with a fivepoint message for the church. Jul 06, 2000 laodiceans did not deny their roman citizenship, only their need for dependence upon rome. A round trip visit to all the seven churches of revelation, starting at laodicea, would be 523 kilometers or 325 miles. Indifferent to the truth, doctrine and teaching of god. Was there ever an age like the twentieth century church age that has seen all nations rising up and demanding equality, socially and financially. Now, before we enter this great church age, i wonder if we. The lord jesus christ has been left outside of the door of the laodicean church revelation 3.
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