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Chapters 2–3 of the Revelation have specific messages for each of the seven angels of the seven churches. The message of each of the seven letters is directed to the angel of the particular church that is mentioned. Origen [15] explains that these "angels" are the guardian angels of the churches, a view upheld by Henry Alford.
In this first-century text, Jesus is spoken of as telling the Seven churches of Asia Minor (Revelation 1:3, Revelation 1:7) that he will come "soon". (Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:10) (see also Seven seals, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, two witnesses, Woman of the Apocalypse, The Beast, Whore of Babylon, Millennialism)
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. 3.14–22).
Many early Christians were merchants and others who had practical reasons for traveling to Asia Minor, Arabia, the Balkans, the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions. [5] [6] [7] Over 40 such communities were established by the year 100, [6] [7] many in Anatolia, also known as Asia Minor, such as the Seven churches of Asia.
[30] [15] [23] [31] Over 40 churches were established by 100, [23] [31] most in Asia Minor and Upper Mesopotamia, such as the seven churches of Asia, and some in Greece and Italy. According to Fredriksen, when missionary early Christians broadened their missionary efforts, they also came into contact with Gentiles attracted to the Jewish religion.
The mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, sits across a piazza from the capital’s main Catholic cathedral, Our Lady of Assumption, and the two are so close to each another that the Muslim call ...
Christian canon identifies the Epistle to the Ephesians as a letter to the church in Ephesus, and John mentions the church as one of the seven churches of Asia in the Book of Revelation. In Revelation ( 2:1–3 ), the church's perseverance, scrutiny toward alleged apostles and hatred of the Nicolatians are lauded, but the church is said to have ...
Pope Francis leaves on Monday for a visit to four island nations across southeast Asia, an ambitious trip to urge global action on climate change that may test the strength of the 87-year-old head ...