Pergamum was a city that was a center for many pagan religious cults and the capital of Roman emperor worship. Therefore Jesus presents himself as a two-edge sword because though the church is fearless they confirmed and compromised in idolatry and immorality.
The Church & Compromise
Church of Pergamum
May 15, 2022 • Joseph Bolden • Revelation 2:12–17
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