Biblical Church History

Following the Hand of God and the Hand of Satan

Church Reference Approx. date

Meaning

Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 90 – 200 AD Fully purposedSmyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 200-325 AD Bitterness and

death Pergamos Rev. 2: 12-17 325-500 AD Much marriageThyatria Rev. 2: 18-29 500- 1000

ADOder of affliction

Sardis Rev. 3:1-6 1000- 1500 AD

Red ones

Philadelphia

Rev. 3: 7-13 1500- 1900 AD

Brotherly love

Laodicea Rev. 3:14-22 1900- Rapture

Civil rights

THE 7 PERIODS OF CHURCH HISTORY

Revelation 2:1-7c. 90-200 A.D.E

phesus “fully

purposed”

Revelation 2:8-11c. 200-325 A.D.S

myrna “Bitterness and

death”

Revelation 2:8-11c.325-500 A.D.P

ergamos “Much

Marriage”

The Biblical principles layout

about Satan

Warning!

Satan’s workings with the 3 people groups

Group to whom the Bible is written.

1 Cor. 10:32

Key Chapte

r

Discovery

Jew Rev. 12

Reveals the workings of Satan against the

Jew

Gentile Job41

Reveals the workings of Satan against the

Gentile

Church of 2 Cor.11

Reveals the workings of Satan against the

Church

B. Satan’s desire

to keep himself

concealed

(Job 41:12-14) I will not conceal his parts, nor

his power, nor his comely proportion. Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come

to him with his double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.

NOTES

He has done a great job, because most Christians don’t even know that Job 41 is descriptive of Satan.’

Job 41 is a detailed description of the way God sees him Without Job 41 we would never see him like this, because of The way he reveals himself.

(2Co 11:13-15) For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming

themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed

into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing

if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end

shall be according to their works.

(Job 41:12-14) I will not conceal his parts, nor his

power, nor his comely proportion. Who can

discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his

double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round

about.

(Job 41:12-14) I will not conceal his parts, nor his

power, nor his comely proportion. Who can

discover the face of his garment? or who can come

to him with his double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible

round about.

Pergamos

During this church period Satan

pulls off the greatest, slickest, and smoothest scheme since the Garden of Eden During the 1st two church periods Satan’s face or garments were that of a roaring lion (II peter 5:8) But during this church period Satan changes his face to an Angel of Light or a Minster of Righteousness (2 Cor. 11)

Pergamos

I. The CommissionRev. 2: 8a

(Rev 2:12) And to the angel of the church in

Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp

sword with two edges;

Smyrna A. The

marriage of the

Church “Much

Marriage ”

Pergamos

During this church period Satan

pulls off the greatest, slickest, and smoothest scheme since the Garden of Eden During the 1st two church periods Satan’s face or garments were that of a roaring lion (II peter 5:8) But during this church period

Smyrna B. How Satan

married the

Church to paganism

“Much Marriage ”

THE TEN OFFICIAL ROMAN

PERSECUTIONS

The 1st persecution, under Nero, 67 adThe 2nd persecution, under Domitian, 81 AD The 3rd persecution, under Trajan, 108 ADThe 4th persecution, under Marcus Aurelius Antonius, 162 ADThe 5th persecution, under commencing with Severus, 192 ADThe 6th persecution, under Maximus, 235 ADThe 7th persecution, under Decius, 249 ADThe 8th persecution, under Valerian, 257 ADThe 9th persecution, under Aurelian, 274 ADThe 10th persecution, under Diocletian, 303 AD

THE TENTH PERSECUTION, UNDER DIOCLETIAN, 303 AD

The whole of this transaction was in the presence of Diocletian and Galerius, who, not contented with burning the books, had the church levelled with the ground. This was

followed by a severe edict, commanding the destruction of all

other Christian churches and books; and an order soon

succeeded, to render Christians of all denomination outlaws.

THE TENTH PERSECUTION, UNDER DIOCLETIAN, 303 AD

All the Christians were apprehended and imprisoned; and Galerius privately ordered the

imperial palace to be set on fire, that the Christians might be charged as the incendiaries, and a plausible pretence given for carrying on the

persecution with the greater severities. A general sacrifice was commenced, which occasioned various martyrdoms. No distinction was made of age or sex;

the name of Christian was so obnoxious to the pagans that all indiscriminately fell sacrifices to

their opinions. Many houses were set on fire, and whole Christian families perished in the flames; and others had stones fastened about their necks, and being tied together were driven into the sea. The

persecution became general in all the Roman provinces, but more particularly in the east; and as it lasted ten years, it is impossible to ascertain the

numbers martyred, or to enumerate the various modes of martyrdom.

THE BATTLE FOR BECOMING THE NEXT ROMAN EMPEROR

Pergamos

The 2 most powerful men vying

for the job was Maxentius and a very important man as far as Church history is concerned- Constantine

These men meet about 10 mile north of Rome in 312 A D

It is know as the battle of Milvian Bridge

Pergamos

Constantine supposedly has a

vision in the sky of a cross, and hears a voice saying “In hoc signo vinces” or in this sign you will conquer. He says the sign of the cross that he saw was made up of the 1st two letters of the name “Christ” • The Greek “CHI” which looks like our letter “X”• The Greek “RHO” which is like our letter “P”

LABARUM

Pergamos

Constantine wins the battle and

becomes the emperor of Rome

At this time Constantine claims to be a Christian!

All with the fact that almost every church historian writes about this time as his conversion to Christianity

How do we judge all experiences?

Warning!

(Joh 7:24) Judge not according to the

appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

(Gal 1:8) But though we, or an angel from heaven,

preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let

him be accursed.

(2Pe 1:16-21) For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made

known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father

honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. We have also a more sure

word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any

private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy

Ghost.

Smyrna C. The

effects of Constanti

ne “Much

Marriage ”

Pergamos

He erects a statue of himself in

Rome, with across in his right hand and the inscription… “By virtue of this salutary sign, which is the true symbol of valor, I have preserved and liberated your city from the yoke of tyranny”

After seeing the vision of the cross he puts crosses on all helmets and shields of all the soldiers After this all true Romans will fight under that symbol…

3RD REICH

3RD REICH

3RD REICH

“Gott Mit Uns," or "God With Us."

3rd Reich 2nd Reich Old Reich

FIGHTING UNDER THE SIGN OF THE CROSS “I am now as before a Catholic

and will always remain so.” “Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord.” Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf,

“May God Almighty give our work His blessing, strengthen our purpose, and endow us with wisdom and the trust of our people, for we are fighting not for ourselves but for Germany.”( Adolf Hitler, in a speech delivered at Berlin, February 1, 1933. )

TRAINED BY THE JESUITS

ROMAN CATHOLICS Theodore Eicke,Joseph GoebbelsHeinrich

Himmler

Smyrna D.

Constantine’s

aide to the

church

“Much Marriage ”

Pergamos

In 313 AD he sends out an edict

called the “Edict of Milan” It grants Christian absolute religious liberty.It restores property that was confiscated during the former persecutions Pagan temples that were offensive to the Christians were destroyed

Pergamos

Christian Clergy were exempted

from military and municipal duties and their property was exempt from taxes. And were soon paid by the State, thus resulting in a privileged class above the law of the land. (Jesse Lyman Huribut D. D. The Story of Christian Church pg.60)

By 321 AD Sunday is proclaimed as a day of rest and worship.

Pergamos

By 324 AD he is promising 20

pieces of Gold and a brand New white Baptismal robe for any one that would convert to Christianity To him “convert” meant to be baptized

The 1st year in Rome 12,000 men were baptized (not including women or children)

Pergamos

What was really happening was

that the “church” was being flooded with Paganism.

All of the traditions and holidays and worship of the pagans was brought into the Church.