Smyrna is the second of seven churches in Asia Minor who receive a spiritual evaluation directly from God through Jesus Christ. And to the angel of the church of the Smyrneans write: These things says the First and the Last, Who was dead but is alive . . .

2022年3月23日 · Why Does God Praise the Church at Smyrna? Jesus’s short correspondence with His people in Smyrna gives us incredible insight into this group of believers’ way of life and faith. Christ not only knew their hearts, but He spoke to this flock using language and terms that held deep personal meaning for them.

2022年1月4日 · The words of Jesus to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 offer insight into the life of a first-century congregation, and there are many applications for today’s believers. The message was from the Lord Jesus Christ: “These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again” (Revelation 2:8).

2008年1月25日 · Today, we look at the letter to the church at Smyrna, a church known for suffering. Smyrna is the Greek word for myrrh, a flagrant perfume used in burial. Many believe that this church represents the martyrs of all the ages and the sweet-smelling fragrance of their faithfulness until death.

The Church in Smyrna has been an enduring symbol of faithfulness under persecution. Its legacy is often associated with Polycarp, a prominent early Christian bishop and martyr from Smyrna, who exemplified the call to remain faithful unto death.

The local church of Smyrna was repeatedly crushed by bitter persecutions and was several times virtually destroyed, but has always been restored to life. This church felt the full force of the pagan Roman persecutions of the second and third centuries.

This sermon takes a look at the church of Smyrna, the persecuted church. What did Jesus say to them and how would Jesus encourage the persecuted today?

2020年4月28日 · Myrrh represents mortal death, and the title of the “suffering church” is often ascribed the church of Smyrna. There’s no doubt that the believers in Smyrna suffered under the rule of Rome. Smyrna is located on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, about 35 miles north of Ephesus. It’s foundation as a city was inspired by Alexander the Great.

2008年1月1日 · The church of Smyrna was singled out by our Lord for the second of the seven letters. If one traveled from Ephesus to Smyrna, he would cover a distance of about thirty-five miles to the north, entering Smyrna by what was called the “Ephesian Gate.” Smyrna was a wealthy city, second only to Ephesus in the entire area and, like Ephesus, a ...

2015年2月2日 · The church in Smyrna was likely founded during Paul’s third missionary journey. Smyrna was one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. A rival to Ephesus, they considered themselves the ‘first city of Asia’ and were happily situated on the Aegean Sea.