Revelation 2:6: But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Jesus and His Word
Nicolaitans is a compound word. Nikao means “to conquer,” and laos means “the people.” We get our word laity from that. It is difficult to identify who the Nicolaitans were. Some scholars think that they were a priestly order which was beginning to take shape and attempt to rule over the people. They gave themselves over to sensuality with the explanation that such sins did not touch the spirit. The church in Ephesus hated it. Later on we will see that the church in Pergamos [Pergamum] tolerated it. 1
Jesus and His Ways
- Jesus, teach me to turn my eyes to You alone, and not to the world, for pleasure and peace. – “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes.” Psalm 101:3
- Jesus, teach me to know Your word and abide in Your truth. – “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.” 2 John 9
- Jesus, teach me to come to You, for life and for fellowship. – “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.“ John 5:39–40
Jesus and His Work
There is only One who deserves the complete Lordship over your life. – TWEET IT
Jesus and His Promise
“But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:68–69
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible Commentary: The Prophecy (Revelation 1-5) (electronic ed., Vol. 58, p. 71). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.