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8/3/2019 The Church Age
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What constitutes a church? What are the minimum requirements to b
church?
What is the Church?
What is the purpose of the Church?
How do these questions shape your view times?
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Revelation 2:1-11
Revelation was written in 70 A.D. or 95-96 A.D.
Ephesus
Capital of Asia with a population 250,000 (4th largest in Rom
Home of Temple of Artemis (one of Seven Wonders of the World)
Smyrna Port city, population 100,000
Heavily persecuted by the Romans
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I know your work, your labor, and yourpatience
But you have left your first love
Matthew 13:18-23
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I know your work, your tribulation, andpoverty
But do not be afraid and persevere
Matthew 13:24-30