In Revelation 1 Christ evaluates the seven churches in the Asia Minor through John, according to their spiritual commitment revealing their apocalyptic fate. John begins by addressing the Christian community of Ephesus, in which he praises their unfainting labor in the name of Christ as well as their patience. However he has “somewhat against” them for they do not love God nor each other as they did at first. He promises their salvation only if they are willing to repent (1 Revelation 2:1-7). Then John addresses the second community of Smyrna, promising them eternal life as long as they continue to endure in their struggles against the Jews with unshaken faith (1 Revelation 2:8-10). Thirdly is the church of Pergamos, applauded for their undenying faith but convicted for their forcination and sacrifices unto idols, unless they repent (1 Revelation 2: 12-16). Fourthly, John speaks on the church in Thyatira praising their charity, service, faith, patience, and works. Nevertheless, they are commanded to repent for Jezebel’s teachings of fornicaions and the consumption of things sacrificed unto idols (1 Revelation 2:18-29). Fifthly, he speaks concerning the church of Sardis, saying how they are warned to come unto repentence if they wish to be “clothed with white” and walk among Christ one day if they overcome their trials. Their works are not perfect and so they must be watchful (1 Revelation 3:1-6). The sixth church is the community in Philadelphia, which is greatly loved and favored by the Lord for they have kept the word of patience and thus will be blessed with strength through temptation as well as advantage upon the so called Jews (1 Revelation 3:7-13). Finally, John speaks on the church of Laodiceans. Their works lie in between being “neither cold nor hot” meaning that they are not aware of their own misery. He commands them to look upon Christ to receive true riches (1 Revelation 3:7-22). Jesus seems to be especially concerned with Pergamos and Thyatira for their abominable actions of fornication and sacrifice unto idols, commanding them to repentance.

This revelation aligns with John’s apocalyptic mind since he believes Christ will be at the Judge of all humanity and their works. He intends for this revelation to serve as a warning for the seven churches to repent and come unto Christ before the second coming when it is too late.