Letter to Ephesus

The First Letter: Ephesus

Messenger - "Paul"

The Messenger to this Church age is believed to be the Apostle Paul. He was the messenger to the first age of the Gentile era. Galatians 2:6-9; Romans 11:13; Galatians 1:12-19; Galatians 2:2; II Corinthians 12:12

He was the pastor of the church in Ephesus for about 2 years. Acts 19:10. Paul founded the church at Ephesus about the middle of the first century.About 53 A.D.

The Ephesus Age really began at Pentecost. At the beginning of the church age

City - "Ephesus"

One of the three greatest cities of Asia A very rich city - It was known as a free city; Government — Roman; Language - Greek

The name "Ephesus" means relaxed; drifting; Today Ephesus is in utter ruin. Ephesus is a witness to those who leave their first love.

Commendation - vs. 2-3

For their works

Their labor

Their patience

Separation from evil

Discernment of falsehood

Complaint - vs. 4-5

Remember

Repent

Return

Remove or Else

"I will come unto thee quickly and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Commendation - v. 6

This is "Sandwich Psychology."

"The deeds of the Nicolaitans"

"Nikao" to conquer

"Laos" the people, the Laity (Organization)

Counsel - v. 7

He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.