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Smyrna - Faithful Unto Death
Smyrna: The Church That Remained Faithful What does it mean to remain faithful when following Christ comes at a great personal cost? In this episode of Hidden Treasures of the Early Church, Deacon Pat Kearns explores the remarkable story of Smyrna, the persecuted church addressed by Jesus in Revelation 2:8–11. Unlike most of the seven churches, Smyrna received no rebuke—only words of encouragement from the Lord, who praised their steadfast faith in the midst of poverty, slander, imprisonment, and even the threat of death. Journey into the history of this thriving Roman city, discover why…
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