[Lera]

The 7 churches in Revelation where real life churches at the time John wrote down what he saw.
But these 7 churches were chosen for more than the fact that they were real churches (there was lots more churches at that time )If you read carefully you will find that these churches also represent Christian history (if they were written in any other order they would not ) . These 7 churches are also representative of individuals who call themselves Christians today . (pay close attention to what Jesus says are wrong with each of the churches and how he promises some of the that if they don’t repent that he is going to cast them into tribulation)

[marbren]

I agree I love these interpretations as well. A recent one also was the final 3 are active today and the first 4 were in the past. We bride of Christ watchers are in the Philadelphia church. Maybe the 7 churches are types and layers.

[smvoice]

Lera, your "pay close attention to what Jesus says are wrong with each of the churches and how he promises some of the FACT that IF THEY DON'T REPENT THAT HE IS GOING TO CAST THEM INTO TRIBULATION". Absolutely correct. Marbren, this goes with what I was talking about earlier, although Lera and I differ a little on the time of these churches. I DO agree that they existed at the time John wrote down what he saw. But I also contend that they will also be FUTURE churches operating during the tribulation. They have Christ's protection then, but IF they don't repent at that time, Christ WILL cast them into the tribulation, into GOd's wrath.

Thank you Lera.