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Maria Glabaina Becomes a Nun
After her husband passed away, Maria Glabaina decided to become a nun. She changed her name to Martha. Instead of joining the men’s monastery...
A Chapel Built for Love
In the early 1300s, Princess Maria Glabaina built a parekklesion (a small chapel) on the right side of the church to honor her husband,...
The Book of Revelation and the Second Coming
Revelation, the last book of the Bible, was written around 95 AD, not before 70 AD. Some people believe in Preterism, a theory that...
The White Stone with a Secret Name
Jesus promises a white stone with a secret name written on it. In the Roman world, white stones were used to show special favor...
Constantine’s Influence on the Church
Constantine, the Roman Emperor, was not really a true Christian. Even though he claimed to be Christian, he still kept many pagan practices. These...
The Second Problem The Error of the Nicolaitans
The second major problem in the church at Pergamum was the influence of the Nicolaitans. While we don’t know everything about this group, the...
Overview of Jesus’ Message to the Church in Ephesus
Each letter in the book of Revelation has three main parts: a review of both good and bad actions, a call for repentance for...
Jesus as the Lord of All Churches
The first thing Jesus wanted to tell the church in Ephesus was that He is the Lord over all the churches. He is always...
The “Angel” of the Church Human Leaders or Heavenly Beings?
Some people believe the "angel" mentioned in the letters refers to the pastor or human leader of the church. However, this is unlikely because...
Thyatira A City Built for Defense
Thyatira was located in a long valley. Unlike most cities built for defense, which were on hills or rocky areas, Thyatira was built in...
