Thyatira was a church that was growing in love and service, yet it tolerated the false prophetess Jezebel. The modern-day parallel is the challenge of holding to sound doctrine and moral purity without becoming legalistic or judgmental. It's about effecting change without compromising on the truth of the gospel.
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B[Olive, spiritual Israel] -->|Rev 2:18 - Thyatira| Thyatira
B -->|Scientific Name: Olea europaea| Olea[Olea europaea]
Scientific name: Olea europaea.
The Olive and Spiritual Israel
Thyatira is the Fourth of seven communities mentioned in Rev 2-3. Its guardian, the angel Parakleton, is noted for its stand against the sectarian and party spirit within the City of faith. Instead of sowing division, the angel fosters a spirit of inclusion and miraculous oneness to overcome xenophobia and racial prejudice. This is the parakalyctic genius that scaffolds new ideas and encourages fresh perspectives by building bridges at the table of open conversation where asking right questions coupled with effective listening brings about true fellowship beyond “eating and drinking” into the realm of “righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Rom 14:17).