To: CynicalBear
As I understand it, the “ekklesia” in Philadelphia (in Asia Minor) would be considered a “local church” according to Catholic ecclesiology. That is, if they had a bishop.
233 posted on
04/29/2015 6:51:20 AM PDT by
Mrs. Don-o
(May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He turn to you His countenance and give you peace.)
To: Mrs. Don-o
There were seven churches and seven candlesticks. NOT seven churches under one candlestick.
235 posted on
04/29/2015 6:58:53 AM PDT by
CynicalBear
(For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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