[Steve_Seattle]

"Well, the Biblical name for the Catholic Church is "Thiatira" (Revelation 2:18-29) which means "continuing sacrifice" even though Hebrews tells us, "this man [Jesus]... offered one sacrifice for sins for ever (Hebrews 10:12)."

That's a rather fanciful interpretation.

[Jim W N]

"Thiatira" (Revelation 2:18-29) means "continuing sacrifice"

You say Thiatira means something else?

[Jim W N]

I’d say “continuing sacrifice” pretty much describes the Catholic Church.

[af_vet_1981]

That's a rather fanciful interpretation.

Is it in the scriptures that the church of Rome (see Book of Romans) is the church at Thyatira ? If not, is it part of your faith community's tradition, or is it personal interpretation ?

In either case it exposes the weak foundation, even if it is not outright hypocrisy, should one argue for sola scriptura but form personal interpretations that are not in the scriptures.

Thyatira:

• 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
• 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
• 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
• 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
• 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
• 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
• 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
• 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
• 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
• 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
• 28 And I will give him the morning star.
• 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Rome:

• 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
• 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
• 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
• 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
• 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
• 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
• 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
• 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
• 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
• 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
• 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

By the way, worshiping Jesus is not idol worship.