1. TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER

It is of the utmost importance to note what is written in Revelation 3:22: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." This command is found in all seven of the letters (Rev 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22) addressed to seven different churches. (Rev 2:1,8,12,18; 3:1,7,14) The word for 'church' is written in the plural. This means that all seven letters had to be read to all seven churches. Specific issues are addressed in specific churches, but the instructions in all seven letters applied to all seven churches, and therefore also apply to the church universally until the return of Jesus. What is written in this letter therefore, also applies to each and everyone who hears or reads this message now. We are dealing with the eternal gospel (Rev 14:6) that never withers but lasts for eternity (Isa 40:8); words that will never pass away. (Matt 24:35)