In Revelation, Jesus wrote to seven churches, seven golden lampstands represent the seven churches. Some theologians believe that these churches represent seven church ages or seven different types of church. Here are some fast facts on the seven churches of Revelation.
| Church Location | Strengths | Weaknesses | Jesus' warning | Reference |
| Ephesus | Hard work, endurance, intolerance of wickedness | Loss of First Love | Return or I will remove your lampstand. | Revelation 2:1-7 |
| Symrna | Jesus knew of their suffering | none | Be Faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life | Revelation 2:8-11 |
| Pergamum | Held on to Jesus Name and Did Not Deny Him. | Infiltrated by unbelievers | Return to me or, I will wage war against them and you may be harmed | Revelation 2:12-17 |
| Thyatira | Love, Faith, Service, Endurance, and Growth | Allowed an Evil Teacher to Lead Some Astray. | I will intervene; hold on to what you have until I come. | Revelation 2:18-29 |
| Sardis | None | Dead Spirit | Remember, obey, and change the way you think and act. | Revelation 3:-6 |
| Philadelphia | Paid attention to Jesus' Word and didn't deny His name. | None | I'll make your enemies bow. | Revelations 3:7-13 |
| Laodicea | None | Lukewarm | Take this seriously, And Change the Way You Think and Act. | Revelation 3:14-22 |
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