Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1897 — The Seven Churches in Asia. [ARTICLE]

The Seven Churches in Asia.

Whether the famous seven churches established at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatlra, Sardus, Philadelphia and Inodlcca were all founded by tire Apostle John Is a matter concerning which the commentators are not agreed, many taking the ground that some, at least, were established by others of the Apostles. The question Is one of those historic problems which will never be settled, because the Information is lacking. It Is certain that from the allusions made by John In the Book of Revelation to these churches that he was on most Intimate terms with them, and that lie felt a lively concern for their welfare. It Is possible that each may have been at oue time or another the recipient of his personal attention, but this Is uncertain.