Tag Archives: Roman Empire

Overcome by Using God’s Word

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Sharp Double-Edged Sword, I wrote that the church at Pergamum was in an environment in which idol worship was prevalent. To overcome bad situations we are in, God’s Word can be a tool to help us get … Continue reading →

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Sharp Double-Edged Sword

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Pergamum is located about 55 miles north of Smyrna in what is today Turkey. At the time of writing Revelation 2:12-17, the city was under Roman rule and was a political center so many of the rulings affected Asia Minor. … Continue reading →

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Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →

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Worship Service Update 12/13/2013

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

Last Sunday at the church I attend, the message was titled “Trusted Light”. Christmas is a time of exchanging gifts and a lot of planning goes into getting the best gift. God also gives us a gift at Christmas and … Continue reading →