Published inYomelijah·23 hours agoInstruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant (1 Timothy 6:17)The Congregation of Laodicea (Part 2) “Instruct those who are rich in the present system of things not to be arrogant, and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17). What is true on an individual…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·1 day agoBecause you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth (Apocalypse 3:14–22)The congregation of Laodicea: “To the angel of the congregation in Laodicea write: These are the things that the Amen says, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation by God: ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or else…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·3 days agoCome, you who have been blessed by my Father (Matthew 25:34–40)Regarding the Congregation of Philadelphia, it is an accurate name, which means “Brotherly Affection”. By reading the encouragement of Jesus Christ to this congregation, it can be said that he expresses his “Brotherly Affection” toward its faithful members. Who or which congregation would not want to hear such encouraging words at…Jehovah2 min readJehovah2 min read
Published inYomelijah·4 days agoI am coming quickly. Keep holding fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown (Apocalypse 3:7–13)The congregation of Philadelphia: “To the angel of the congregation in Philadelphia write: These are the things he says who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens so that no one will shut and shuts so that no one opens: ‘I know your deeds —…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·4 days agoYou should put away the old personality and should put on the new personality (Ephesians 4:20–24)The congregation of Sardis (part 2) Regarding the congregation of Sardis, Jesus Christ tells something terrible, this congregation is spiritually dead. What does it mean? In Hebrews 6:1, there is the expression “repentance from dead works”. It is logical to think that the dead works represent sinful works, linked to the…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·5 days agoI know your deeds, that you have the name that you are alive, but you are dead (Apocalypse 3:1–6)The congregation of Sardis: “To the angel of the congregation in Sardis write: These are the things that he says who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: ‘I know your deeds, that you have the name that you are alive, but you are dead. Become watchful, and…Jehovah2 min readJehovah2 min read
Published inYomelijah·6 days agoLet the women keep silent in the congregations (1 Corinthians 14)Beyond the bad behavior of this woman, mentioned by Jesus Christ (in the congregation of Thyatira), arises the question of the role of women in the Christian congregation. In 1 Corinthians 14, the apostle Paul insists that Christian meetings should be conducted in order: “For God is a God not of…Jehovah2 min readJehovah2 min read
Published inYomelijah·May 28You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she teaches and misleads my slaves (Apocalypse 2:18–29)The congregation of Thyatira: “To the angel of the congregation in Thyatira write: These are the things that the Son of God says, the one who has eyes like a fiery flame and whose feet are like fine copper: ‘I know your deeds, and your love and faith and ministry and…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·May 27I have a few things against you, that you have there those adhering to the teaching of Balaam (Apocalypse 2:12–17)The problem of the congregation Pergamum was that they allowed the infiltration of libertarian behavior, both in the field of sexual immorality and sectarian teaching. The consequences of Balaam’s teaching are written in the narrative of Numbers chapter 25, about the Israelites committing fornication with the Moabites women. The fornication is…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read
Published inYomelijah·May 26I know where you are dwelling, that is, where the throne of Satan is; and yet you keep holding fast to my name (Apocalypse 2:12–17)The congregation of Pergamum: “To the angel of the congregation in Pergamum write: These are the things that he says who has the sharp, long, two-edged sword: ‘I know where you are dwelling, that is, where the throne of Satan is; and yet you keep holding fast to my name, and…Jehovah3 min readJehovah3 min read