The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse - Revelation 1:20

Ephesus (2:1-7)

Commendation: Rejects evil, perseveres, has patience.

Criticism: Love for Christ no longer fervent.

Instruction: Do the works you did at first.

Promise: The tree of life.

Smyrna (2:8-11)

Commendation: Gracefully bears suffering.

Criticism: None

Instruction: Be faithful until death.

Promise: The crown of life.

Pergamos (2:12-17)

Commendation: Keeps the faith of Christ.

Criticism: Tolerates cult of idolatry and immorality.

Instruction: Repent.

Promise: Hidden manna and a stone with a new name.

Thyatira (2:18-29)

Commendation: Love, service, faith, patience are greater than at first.

Criticism: Tolerates cult of idolatry and immorality.

Instruction: Judgment coming; keep the faith.

Promise: Rule over nations and receive morning star.

Sardis (3:1-6)

Commendation: Some have kept the faith.

Criticism: A dead church.

Instruction: Repent; strenghten what remains.

Promise: Faithful honored and clothed in white.

Philadelphia (3:7-13)

Commendation: Perseveres in the faith, keeps the word of Christ, honors His name.

Criticism: None

Instruction: Keep the faith.

Promise: A place in God’s presence, a new name, and the New Jerusalem.

Laodicea (3:14-22)

Commendation: None

Criticism: Indifferent

Instruction: Be zealous and repent.

Promise: Share Christ’s throne.

Scripture References: (NKJV)