Who Are the Nicolaitans?
(Copyright 12-25-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Some writers from the second century onward attempted to link the Nicolaitans (Revelation 2:6, 15) with the deacon Nicolas (or Nicolaus) mentioned in Acts 6:5. However, as the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia states, “The historical value of these attempts is debatable, and the paucity of information about either Nicolaus or the Nicolaitans […]
Who Are the Nicolaitans?
(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Jesus said he hates the “the deeds of the Nicolaitans” (Revelation 2:6). He also said to the church in Pergamos, “you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate” (Revelation 2:15). Who are the Nicolaitans? What are their deeds that Jesus Christ hates? […]