BEWARE OF THE NICOLAITIAN CHURCH



Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
Rev 2:14-16 kjv” But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.”
           The NICOLAITANS were followers of a deviant form of Christianity in Asia Minor, who were sharply condemned by the apostle John in his letters to the church at Ephesus (Rev 2:6) and Pergamum (2:15). They were commended for rejecting the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, who were also classified as ‘false apostles ‘ . The group had gained a foothold, however, in Pergamum where, like Balaam of old, it encouraged the people to practice idolatry and sexual immorality (Num 25:1-3; 31:16).This was contrary to God’s word ( 1Cor 6:18)
   According to W.M Ramsay,  the Nicolaitans started as well-meaning Christians prepared to make minor concessions in order to participate in the civic and economic life of Hellenistic society. They incorporated pagan standards as part of their Christian worship { 2 Peter 2:15; Jude). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, W. M. Ramsay, LSC, pp. 298-302, 335-353;.
    The Nicolaitian church is embedded in the modern church  and it is characterized by an anti-discipline disposition (don’t judge they say ) , and a critical look at their teachings against the backdrop of the truth of the gospel  reveals a gross misappropriation on the teaching of grace by persons whose sole objective is to exploit their followers by twisting  the scriptures to suggest that the freedom  Christ spoke of in John8:36  “…ye shall be free indeed ‘  is a freedom to indulge in sex and satanic fraternities . The scriptures describes the theme of the doctrine of the Nicolaitan church in  2 Peter 2:19 “ While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.”KJV . Those who follow this doctrine justify sexual perversion and do not hold to the sacredness of marriage in the church. This is behind the increase in marital crisis in the church.
            The teaching of liberty in Christ is the freedom from the dominion of sin as empowered by the law of Moses (Rom 7:9)  and the life that we live is by the grace of God : it liberates us from sin ,the scriptures says in Titus 2:11-13NLT “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.  And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,”
As you read this now, receive wisdom to overcome the manipulation of the enemy in Jesus name.
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