Seven types of Churches existing today

(1) Ephesus (2:1-7) have left their first love - a sincere love for Christ. (2) Smyrna (2:8-11) have chosen the riches of Christ rather the riches and fame of this world. (3) Pergamos (2:12-17) have compromised with false prophets and teachers. (4) Thyatira (2:18-29) has allowed itself to slip into a “works gospel” mode instead of one that serve the Lord Jesus Christ and stands by faith alone. They now think that they please God through their good deeds. (5) Sardis (3:1-6) is a congregation that is spiritually dead even though they go through the outward motions of being alive. It reality it is simply ritualism. They have a great respectability in society. (6) Philadelpia (3:7-13) The “Philadelphian” church is faithful to the Lord. Out of all the churches they have their priorities in the correct order. They love the Lord and His word, and they work for the furtherance of the Gospel. They take a strong stand against all trends that arise to undermine faith in Christ. This type of church will never be popular in the world or amongst so-called Christians, but it is effective in preaching the truth in a depraved world. (7) Laodicea (3:14-22) is a church that has completely lost its way. It has compromised on every possible level so as to be acceptable to the world and false religion. It has great wealth and claims to be open minded. For some reason they think that by adding God’s name to all they do that it pleases God.