Renewing Your Mind Letters to Pergamum, Thyatira, and Sardis
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Oct 18, 2025 
W. Robert Godfrey, a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and former president of Westminster Seminary California, dives into the challenging letters of Revelation. He discusses the pressures faced by early churches like Pergamum, warning against idolatry and immorality. Godfrey highlights the dangers of false teachings in Thyatira, particularly the divisive 'Jezebel' influence, and calls for a return to apostolic teachings. He also emphasizes the spiritual wake-up call for Sardis, urging believers to reclaim their faith and offers assurances for the faithful.
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Pressure Breeds Old Temptations
- Pergamum faced strong political and pagan pressure that tempted Christians into idolatry and immorality.
- John uses Balaam imagery to show ancient temptations repeat in new forms and must be resisted.
Hidden Manna And The White Stone
- Jesus' promises to the conquering faithful include spiritual sustenance and a hidden, personal reward.
- The white stone signifies declared innocence and intimate new identity in Christ.
The Allure Of False 'Deeper' Teaching
- Thyatira shows a church with genuine works but corrupted by a teacher like 'Jezebel' promoting moral license.
- The danger is appealing 'deeper' teaching that actually loosens obedience and leads to idolatry.