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The Nicolaitans

One of the chief concerns in the seven letters concerns deceivers working in the seven assemblies. While several groups and one individual are named, the net effect of their several efforts is to cause believers to “ commit fornication and to eat food offered to idols .” In short, causing believers to engage in idolatry and otherwise accommodate the surrounding pagan society.

Seven Churches - Overview

In his vision, John sees a glorious figure “ like a Son of Man…in the midst of seven golden lampstands .” In the interpretation, it becomes clear that this is Jesus (“ I was dead, and I am alive forevermore ”), and the “ lampstands ” are identified as the “ seven churches of Asia ” that are under his ever-watchful care.

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