The Book of Revelation Calls Us to Rebuild- The Church at Pergamum

 Peter introduces the third Church in this week's series, the Church at Pergamum. Jesus comes to this church, announcing He is the One Who had the two-edged sword! This parish at first is commended because there is a group within the church that remains faithful to Jesus amidst being surrounded by extreme idolatry within the city. The throne of Satan, as well as the emperor's worship, contends against the people of God. A faithful bishop, Antipas, gives his life up to martyrdom rather than compromise the Faith. Just as those saints of old had to reject the temptation of idolatry, so too must we, in this 21st-century Western culture, be aware of the idols that surround us and reject them. Jesus was very mindful of the lifestyle to His people at the church at Pergamum and He evaluated it. So, too, He does with us and our parish!