The first section, giving a general view of the things to come, from Christ's ascension to eternity futureġ. 'The things which are about to take place'Ī. The church in Laodicea - the church in degradation The church in Philadelphia - the church in recovery The church in Sardis - the church in reformationį. The church in Thyatira - the church in apostasyĮ. The church in Pergamos - the church married to the worldĭ. The church in Smyrna - the church under persecutionĬ. The church in Ephesus - the church at the close of the initial stageī. 'The things which are' - the seven local churchesĪ. Seven stars - the bright messengers of the churches
Seven golden lampstands - the shining churchesĬ.
Introduction - the revelation of Christ and the testimony of JesusĪ.
