Expert: Jim Samoh - 4/1/2007

Question
why are each of the seven churches in revelation so important?

Answer
Each of the churches in the Revelation on John are important because they in essence show the church what can happen to her.  Each of the churches mentioned were major churches in major cities in the ancient world. God starts off by stating that it is He who is dictating this letter to the church not John. If there were no other reason to take heed of the letters, that would be enough. God then announces the accomplishments or reproaches of the various churches, and also a warning(for most).  Basically the warnings implicit in the letters are: put God first, be faithful despite tribulations, flee idolatry, do not practice fornication, do not practice hypocrisy, beware of false brethren, do not be a lukewarm Christian.