TEXT: Revelation 2:1-7
The Spirit of Truth
Author Of The Word
One Who Guides In All Truth
The Bearer Of All Revelation
Jesus said hear what He says "TO THE CHURCHES" John 16:13; 2 Peter 1:21
HE IS SAYING "OVERCOME!"
The Doctrine and Deeds of the Nicolaitanes
This group had a "DOCTRINE" (Bible or Satan)
It had to do with church government
"Nikao" = "To conquer"
"Laos" = "People" - I.E. Laity
Term Nicolaitans = "Laity Conquerors"
Evidence this class had its root in "Diotrphesians" 3 John 9
Leaders who LORDED over God's heritage instead of feeding the Lord's sheep
This was the start of the "priesthood" later developed into the Roman hierarchy
Strongley opposed they FOUGHT to remain influential in the church
By the period covered In Pergamos and Thyatira their "deeds" had become doctrine!
No evidence a deacon from antioch - "Nidolas" of Acts 6:5 apostaiszed and formed this group
The Lord commended Ephesus for hating their "deeds" and "Doctrine"; Thyatira tolerated them!
What the lord hates the church loves
What the lord loves many times the church hates - (Psalms 119:104; 94:9; 115:6 135:17)
The false way is the way of Cain!
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