It is now the site of the modern turkish town, bergama. Pergamum became the administrative capital and principal city of the attalid kingdom and. Scheherazade at the library of pergamum walkthrough. The city had great strategic value, since it overlooked the caicus river valley modern name bak. Chart with the 7 churches of revelation 23 slideshare. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. It was a celebrated city of mysia in the caicus valley, 15 miles from the aegean sea about 60 miles north of smyrna. In this ruling church you see what the lord jesus calls in verse 20 the woman jezebel. He placed all the wealth under the custody of his lieutenant, philetaerus.
You have completed gamezebo s quick start guide for 1931. Many scholars believe this altar is the throne of satan mentioned in the book of revelation. This page offers some additional interesting details about the site, including the dimensions of some of the major structures. The laidback market town of bergama is the modern successor to the oncepowerful ancient city of pergamum. You can resist, a song by pergamum on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Ruled by the attalid dynasty, the city rose to prominence as an administrative center under king eumenes ii of pergamum, who formed an alliance with the roman republic, severing ties with.
As you study this letter, be attentive to what god wants. We must resist the modernday temptations to give in to the doctrine of. Ancient pergamons strategic location along both land and sea trading routes contributed to its prosperity. May 10, 2011 pergamum are a metalcore band from the central coast. Pergamum existed at least from the 5th century bce, but it became important only in the hellenistic age 323. Like the church in ancient pergamum, it can be easy for the church today to view.
Ed stetzer discusses his visit to the site and embeds a video of a short sermon he preached on location. The church there had good theology, but they had allowed immorality and the sexually charged nature of their culture to influence. An ancient greek city, in western anatolia, near modern bergama. In the places of your mind where you think you know better than he does, you will find his words piercing your heart. God wants his servants to understand the future god opens the book of revelation by telling us that he wrote this book to show his servants rev.
Offers a brief cultural and political history of the city. Pergamos, to which the ancient writers also gave the neuter form of the name, was a city of mysia of the ancient roman province of asia, in the caicus valley, 3 miles from the river, and about 15 miles from the sea. Jesus will resist your way of thinking, but he will never reject you or cast you out. The church at pergamum was surrounded by a pagan culture, just as we are surrounded by an increasingly godless culture.
Only followers of god and servants of christ have the incredible insight for living that. Pergamum, is the place where the general of alexander the great, lysimachus, deposited all his wealth after his death. Pergamum was a church that was married to the world. Read latersavedrequest free copyrequest added download epubdownload pdf. They formed in 06 and have just released a full length album entitled feel lifes fear. Pergamos, to which the ancient writers also gave the neuter form of the name, was a city of mysia of the ancient roman province of asia, in the caicus valley, 3 miles. The site is occupied by the modern town of bergama, in the il province of izmir, turkey. The first rays of sunlight bring into view the metropolis of ancient pergamos, with. It is located 26 kilometres 16 mi from the modern coastline of the aegean sea on a promontory on the north side of the river caicus modernday. Feb 19, 2020 an ancient greek city, in western anatolia, near modern bergama. The people of pergamum were known as the templekeepers of asia. We must resist the modernday temptations to give in to the doctrine of balaam, which places temptation before people, causing them to sin. Lessons from the era of pergamos the restored church of god.
To tread upon such holy ground, youd be a misfit there. Then pass on by, lest joining it, you spoil the masterpiece. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in. Pergamum, greek pergamon, ancient greek city in mysia, situated 16 miles from the aegean sea on a lofty isolated hill on the northern side of the broad valley of the caicus modern bak. Many writers have noted that pergamum comes from the greek word gamos that means marriage. Lessons from the era of pergamos restored church of god. Roman pergamum or pergamon the acropolis and the altar. The river selinus flowed through it and the river caicus ran just south of it. Pilgrims from all over the mediterranean region would flock to the city to engage in commerce or to visit the famous asclepion, a center of medical treatments. How believers can resist pressure from the outside and from within to compromise our theology and morals.
One reason often suggested for this statement is that pergamum housed a famous temple to asklepius, the greek god of healing, symbolized by the figure of a snake finegan 1981. November 29, 2011 7 years 11 months ago recommendations genre. Pergamum as the capitol at one time of asia, the center of the emperor cult, the first temple was built in 29 b. Pergamum definition, an ancient greek kingdom on the coast of asia minor. If youre into political power, you want to hold on to political power, pergamum was the place for you. Each lesson covers a topic that is addressed during the program series, with questions and references supplied to draw you. Additional copies can be purchased for group study. The band went back into grandstandstudios in early 2010 with there lead guitarist michael alexander from the band to work and produce there most anticipated album the promise with the wait finally over it was released on the 11may2011 along with a music video from the track you can resist. Unlike ephesus, which heaves with tourists yearround, pergamum is for the most part a site of quiet classical splendour. Bergama, town, izmir ili province, western turkey, 50 miles 80 km north of the city of izmir smyrna. Each of these messages includes a specific word to a specific church, but there are also lessons applicable to the lives of believers today. Mar 31, 2019 if youre into political power, you want to hold on to political power, pergamum was the place for you.
Pergamum are a metalcore band from the central coast. But when the apostle john wrote his letter to the church there, it was one of the most influential cities in the roman empire. If you should find the perfect church where the spirit has release. Gods word contains the answer to resisting temptation before its too late. If you should find the perfect church then dont you ever dare. Check out you can resist by pergamum on amazon music.
For the believers living in pergamum, they not only withstood the direct onslaught of satan, but jesus himself commends them for their faithfulness to him in a place where they could have easily assimilated into the idolatrous culture. Introduction some time ago last november to be exact we began a bible study series that i referred to as a spiritual hearing test, based on the statement, he who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches in the letters to the 7 churches in the book of revelation. Pergamum international standard bible encyclopedia. Thus, the reality of the great controversy is seen here, as well.
The city had three temples dedicated to the worship of the roman emperor, another for the goddess athena, and the great altar of zeus, the king of the greek gods. It shares the site of ancient pergamum, of which there are extensive ruins remaining. May 11, 2011 check out you can resist by pergamum on amazon music. Standing up under pressure series contributed by allen kemp on feb 4, 2007 message. However, after the kings death, his lieutenant used his wealth and created the independent dynasty of attalid kings which was then used as a. Information and translations of pergamum in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Pergamum you can resist the promise live at hillsong 2012. To enjoy prime music, go to your music library and transfer your account to us. Home browse places download data blog credits documentation vocabs. The splendour of pergamum in the iind century bc can only be understood by visiting the reconstruction of the altar to zeus at the pergamonmuseum it opens in another window in berlin. Seven churches of revelation churches ephesus smyrna pergamum thyatira sardis philadelphia laodicea verses rev 2. Pergamum you can resist official music video youtube.
If you have ever wondered what jesus of nazareth looked like, youre not alone. We have directed, accordingly, that you be deprived of. Sep 24, 2012 you have completed gamezebo s quick start guide for 1931. The altar was decorated with a 120meterlong frieze, portraying the gigantomachy, the battle between the olympian gods led by zeus and the giants led by alcyoneus. Introcomparing the ephesus church, orthodox but with out love, vs. Explore bergama pergamum holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in revelation. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea were literal churches that existed in. This letter pictures a church married to the world rather than to christ. I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of god, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to god, which is your spiritual service of worship.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Pergamum definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Pdf letter to the church at pergamum jim macgregor. Pergamum or pergamos was the capital city of the province of asia mentioned in revelation as one of the seven churches of asia. Unlike ephesus, which heaves with tourists yearround, pergamum is for the most part a. A 10lesson study guide included with each purchase corresponds to christs message to pergamum teaching. Similarly, the members at pergamum seem to be clinging to their faith, even though the throne of satan is among them. Ruled by the attalid dynasty, the city rose to prominence as an administrative center under king eumenes ii of pergamum, who formed an alliance with the roman republic, severing ties with macedonia.
The modern town lies over the remains of the roman city, while the remains of the ancient greek city with its acropolis lie northeast across the bergama river, on a high hill with terraced slopes. They were in compromise with the world, but it is the word of christ which transforms us from the world. You must have or create a free account prior to checkout to download. A lengthy article detailing the history of the city from its founding to present day. The city itself, pergamum, once the center of a small kingdom, is here labeled a place where satan has his throne, or where satan lives v. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Pergamum was a place where satan dwelt and, in such a situation as this, it could not have been easy to hold on to the faith and to the name of christ even from the viewpoint of having temptation at close around you wherever you went. Pergamum article about pergamum by the free dictionary. The church members at smyrna are also known for their hard work. He returned to pergamum in 157 and having successfully passed a.
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