The Laodicean Church was a Christian community established in the ancient city of Laodicea on the Lycus in the Roman province of Asia and was one of the early centers of Christianity.

Jul 20, 2024 · The church at Laodicea survived Domitian’s reign. The city became a bishopric (seat of a Christian bishop), and a Christian council was even held there in the fourth century C.E. Archaeologists have discovered about 20 ancient Christian chapels and churches at the site.

Feb 8, 2022 · Laodicea is one of seven first-century churches Jesus addressed in the book of Revelation. It is also the only church of the group which receives no praise from our Lord, only rebuke.

Jun 6, 2023 · Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the province of Phrygia in the Lycos Valley. The message is from the Lord Jesus Christ via an angel or messenger (likely a reference to the church’s pastor): “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write . . .” (Revelation 3:14).

Jun 6, 2023 · What is the significance of Laodicea in the Bible? Founded in 260 BC by King Antiochus II, the city of Laodicea is infamously known as the home of the apostate church that was heartily condemned by the Lord Jesus in Revelation 3:14–22.

Feb 7, 2022 · The church at Laodicea stands out from among the six other churches Christ speaks of in Revelation chapters two and three because traditionally, and I believe for good reason, it represents the church in its last stage of human history.

Aug 10, 2019 · Of all Jesus’ comments to the churches, the one to the Church of the Laodiceans is undoubtedly the most sobering and solemn. It surely evoked deep introspection among the believers in that ancient city and, we trust, a repentant spirit.

Jan 2, 2025 · One such church was Laodicea, mentioned in Revelation 3. This body of so-called believers received a warning that at the return of Christ, he would not accept them. What was wrong with the Church of Laodicea, and how is the warning to them also a warning to us?

How did Laodicea get its name? What did Paul write about its church? Why did God severely correct them?

Jan 25, 2008 · Today, we look at the final letter, the letter to the church at Laodicea. This city was famous for three things: wealth, it had a lot of banking centers; a soft, black wool, which they produced; and eye salve, which was produced there to treat medical conditions for the eye.