Resisting Cultural Assimilation: Unveiling Modern Idolatry Through Pergamum and Thyatira (Revelation Series)

Episode • Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 9m

Discover how the challenges faced by the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira reveal the pitfalls of cultural assimilation and idolatry, and learn how to identify and resist the modern-day idols of money, sex, and power. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into Revelation's letters to these churches, exploring how their struggles illuminate the ongoing battle against societal pressures that compromise faithfulness.

Key Takeaways:

Unveiling Cultural Idolatry – Understanding how the letters to Pergamum and Thyatira expose the temptations of assimilating into surrounding culture and how that applies today.
The Significance of Eating Food Sacrificed to Idols – Exploring the historical context of idolatry in Revelation and its implications for modern faith communities.
Faithful Witness and Resistance – Learning how to embody faithful witness in the face of societal pressures and cultural narratives.
Identifying Modern Idols – Preparing to examine the idols of money, sex, and power in contemporary society through the lens of Revelation.

Resources Mentioned:

Previous Episodes on the Revelation Series – voxologypodcast.com/revelation-series
Tim Gombis on Powers and Principalities – [Link]
Book of Revelation – [Link to Bible or resource]

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