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.