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Sep 6, 2024 · Antipas is mentioned within the context of the church in Pergamum, one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation. Pergamum was known for its pagan practices and as a center for emperor worship.
2 days ago · The Church in Pergamum: Repent. Today’s passage: Revelation 2:12–17. Focus verse: “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you.” (Revelation 2:14) As with the church in Smyrna, the Bible tells us nothing more about the church in Pergamum. But like the church in Ephesus, Jesus’s message to them offers both affirmation and correction.
Sep 24, 2024 · These letters detail Antipas’ involvement in Roman civic life, his interactions with St. Luke’s Gospel and the Christian community in Pergamum, and his ultimate conversion and martyrdom.
6 days ago · The reference to "Satan's throne" suggests Pergamum as a center of pagan worship and opposition to Christianity (1 Peter 5:8). Despite this hostile environment, the church is commended for holding fast to Christ's name, exemplified by the martyrdom of Antipas (Revelation 2:13, Matthew 10:22).
6 days ago · Antipas of Pergamum. Antipas o f Pergamum. lived during th e 1st century A.D. He studie d at the . famous medical sc hool o f Pergamum a nd practiced. medical science u ncharitably, specializ ing in .
3 days ago · One of the most significant aspects of the Ara Pacis is the influence it received from the Temple of Pergamon, particularly from the Altar of Zeus and Athena built in the 2nd century B.C. in Pergamon. The Pergamon Altar, famous for its "Gigantomachy" frieze, was one of the greatest architectural and artistic achievements of the Hellenistic period, and it had a profound impact on Roman architecture and art.
Sep 20, 2024 · The lukewarm persona of the church doesn’t seem fitting for a first-generation church. More in line with a second=generation church. Antipas Martyred: Revelation 2:13 says that Antipas of Pergamum was martyred for his faith in Christ. Tradition records that Antipas was roasted alive in AD 92 in a brazen bull-shaped altar. No Smyrna?
