[metmom]

I've seen the 7 churches expressed as different eras before. It's an interesting thought. I'm more inclined to believe they exist concurrently.

I suspect that its both. It represents both the general church age and the mix of churches at any particular time in the church age, with one type being the predominant one through out the church age.

So, sasportas' timeline is the general over all one, but during each era you can find representative churches of each of the seven listed existing as well.

If that makes any sense.

[wmfights]

So, sasportas' timeline is the general over all one, but during each era you can find representative churches of each of the seven listed existing as well.

It does make sense. It's just one of those things I've never looked at in great detail.

[CynicalBear]

>>So, sasportas’ timeline is the general over all one, but during each era you can find representative churches of each of the seven listed existing as well.<<

That does make sense. I think it’s representative of churches in all ages. Perhaps directed especially at the end times to alert those living at that time.

[roamer_1]

I've seen the 7 churches expressed as different eras before. It's an interesting thought. I'm more inclined to believe they exist concurrently.

I suspect that its both. It represents both the general church age and the mix of churches at any particular time in the church age, with one type being the predominant one through out the church age.

I agree with you, but everyone is missing what I think is a greater point: There are SEVEN churches which form the Church. What does that mean?