Sign of Times (Part XVIII- 18)

By Moonings


The Message to Each Church

Thyatira/Episcopal Churches

Salutation: Christ is a glorious Being with eyes of fire and feet of brass.
Relevance to this church: The true picture of Christ is a corrective to the idols that this church has condoned.

Acknowledgment: He notices six instances of works, charity, service, faith, patience, and works again, the last better than the first.
Relevance to this church: This church has produced many people who have devoted their lives to religious and charitable work. This church has also founded countless charitable institutions and has been at the forefront of many crusades against social evils. The works of this church have been more outstanding in modern times than before.

Exhortation/Criticism: They have Jezebel in their midst.
Relevance to this church: Jezebel is the papal church. The papal church has promoted fornication by imposing celibacy on those who pursue a religious vocation. The sin of eating "things sacrificed unto idols" is a reference to the mass.

Warning: Because she has had opportunity to repent, He will bring great trouble upon her and upon her lovers, and He will kill her children.
Relevance to this church: The Tribulation will fall especially hard on Roman Catholic countries as well as on other countries with ecumenical state churches.

Assurance: Upon the rest in Thyatira, He will put no other burden than to hold fast what they have already.
Relevance to this church: So long as the rest in Thyatira stay clear of Rome, Christ in His
mercy will overlook their many faults.

Promise: Overcomers will receive power over the nations. Also, they will receive the morning star.
Relevance to this church: The leaders of Thyatira have sought power and splendor. Christ offers Thyatira true power and true splendor.