The Compromised Church

Though the church in Pergamos was commended for holding fast Christ's name, they were guilty of allowing false teaching and sinful practices to infiltrate the church.

I. THE SINFUL COMPROMISE IN THE FLOCK’S COMPANY (14-15)

A. Doctrinal error crept into the church
B. Blame must shared when doctrinal error is in a church
C. The doctrine of Balaam
D. The doctrine of the Nicolaitans
E. This is the heresy of antinomianism – that the Christian is at liberty to commit sin

II. THE SAVIOUR’S CHARGE TO FORSAKE CORRUPTION (16)

A. Repent
B. Christ’s impeding judgment

III. THE SWEET CONSOLATION TO THE FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN (17)

A. The call to hear
B. The overcomer will eat of the hidden manna
C. The overcomer will receive a white stone