The Lord revealed the truth to me earlier in 2007 concerning the fact that the 7 churches of Revelation Chapter 2 and 3 DO EXIST in these end times, all at the same time (as well as all at the same time during Johns time and as well as being 7 different time eras). The Letters to the 7 Churches is an open letter from Jesus to us today!

Now in an update in 2010, GOD has continued working with me on this subject and has confirmed that there are 7 branches of His Church in these end times! The book of Revelation shows a Menorah (one church) with 7 branches. These are 7 branches of the one church of Christianity.

Rev. 1:12 "And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;" (John sees all 7 churches at the same time). The letters to the churches are in the book of Revelations, which is THE book of prophecy. It stands to reason that it was meant to the people of the end times.

Rev. 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

We see at the Beginning of the book of Revelation Jesus is speaking to the 7 branches of the lampstand Menorah. Then at the END of Rev. Jesus is STILL SPEAKING to these churches! This shows that the entire book of Prophecy for the end times is to these churches/branches! He speaks to each one separately. Yet each one is part of the one Menorah.

I know many of you do not want to accept this! But they DO accept Christ! 1 John tells us that anyone who does proclaim Christ as the Son of GOD is of Christ! Their doctrines may not be of Christ but they are of Christ when they preach Christ. I cannot be a pleaser of men or of myself. I must take the Word of GOD. Just because they might be a branch of GODs Church does NOT mean they are in GODs Will!
1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: {Muslim, hindu, buddist, etc.} and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

Please read:
Mark 9:38-42 Luke 5:1-11 Luke 9:49-50 Luke 10:30-37 Luke 18:9-14 John 6:44 John 10:16 Rms. 14:5-13 1 John 2:22-23 1 John 4:2-3 Rev. 22:16-17

The 7 branches on the Menorah represent 7 branches of Christianity. There are 7 branches in the Family Tree. Some are closer to the Middle Main Vine or center of the Menorah. Others are on the outer edges farther away from the Messiah. Some are closer to the center of GODs Will. Others will wilther and die and be burned in the lake of fire. Even within the "church of God" (descentants of the old worldwide church of GOD), there are many many branches, divisions. Although after 1986/92 can be seen as Laodecian, we can also look at after 1800 or 1865 or so as Laodecian as a time when GOD spit the church out of His Mouth and the church was scattered into many divisions such as baptist, etc. The Laodecian grew out of the Philidelphia Era and out of the Philadelphian Church. That makes it a branch of another branch. It's makes it an outgrowth. A spout. So we do see in Rev. 2-3 churches growing out from another church.
Judas was part of the body of 12 disciplines but was a bad limb. The church in the wilderness (Israel in the desert) contained both Righteous and Rebellious. Some in the modern era will also fall in the wilderness while others do make it to the promised land. Heb. 3-4
Paul taught a lot of grace and mercy to the gentiles. He kept the law and taught the law. But he also taught the gentiles to just embrace Jesus first. While others in the church would teach the gentiles they had to keep the law first before accepting Jesus. There was a divison in the church. But both groups were part of the body of Christ.
The Pharisees were a sect or division of the church. But they were part of the Church. They were in Moses Seat. But they were a bad branch of the church.

In Hebrews 10:25 we are encouraged to gather with the local assembly. Singing, praying together, studying together, human fellowship, partaking of the Lord's Supper (Passover), build us up and make us stronger. It is good for us, NOT bad for us. Many people believe that attending church is bad because of the many false doctrines being taught in many churches. I am not saying that we should attend a church that teaches false doctrines from the pulpit. If i was sitting in a church and the minister was to do a sermon teaching a false doctrine, i would walk out! In the last 5 years i have attended with many baptist and pentecostal congregations. In these last 5 years of attending and visiting many church congregations, I have heard ONLY ONE sermon of false doctrine. That is not to say that there isn't false ministers out there. There certainly are many false ministers. And Many false doctrines. But if you have the Spirit of GOD abiding within you and you have the discerment of Spirits and can test the spirits and know the Word of GOD, then you know when to walk out. Just because there are bad programs on the television set doesn't mean you should NEVER watch ANY thing on tv. You know when to turn the channel. You know what not to listen to. You also know that when a minister teaches an antichrist doctrine that you should not listen to it and walk out. And this is not to say that the doctrines of the local congregations and ministers are always in total alignment of the Word of GOD. But neither are 100% of the doctrines being taught on the internet!

We are sheep, NOT computer chips. We should assemble to be fed. We do need to be careful where we get fed. We should not let just any body feed us. We should pray about where to attend. And whether to return. You will never find a church were you agree with them 100% on all doctrines. This is not only true with the baptist and pentecostals but also true with the Messianic groups. But peoples inperfections should not detour us from gathering together with other people who are also trying to worship and serve GOD. Iron sharpens iron. You could be the person who helps others to understand the Word of GOD better. Many congregations have bible studies. Some allow you to ask questions or to share your understanding. Many congregations have deacons for personal one on one sharing of Gods Word. But remember it's not up to you to correct them on every issue. GOD is the one that opened our understanding and it will be GOD that will open their understanding. We should not bicker over doctrines. The point of assembling is to Worship GOD and to edify one another and support one another, NOT to correct everyone. But you can make a difference. It is also true that many churches do not have true fellowship. True fellowship is NOT just shaking hands and then seeing each other the next meeting. True fellowship is inviting each other to each others houses for fellowship and meals. But you could be the one to get this started in your local congregtion! Everyone body brings something to the table. 1 Cor. 14:26 "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying".

What about coming out of Babylon?
The word "Babylon" occurs 294 times in 260 verses in the KJV. In EVERY case, it refers to a CITY, NOT A CHURCH! In Revelation alone, it says Babylon is a CITY 7 times!

Revelation 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Revelation 17:18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

Rev. 18:10 "Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come".

:16 "And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls".

:18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

:19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

:21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

Are there some antichrist churches and what constitutes an antichrist?
Yes there are SOME antichrist churches where you should never attend or visit. Those that deny that Christ is the Son of GOD.
1 John 2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
2 John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

Does the baptist church and pentecostal churches believe that Jesus is the Christ? Yes they do! So the branches of Baptist and Pentecostal are NOT antichrist branches. The same is true for the Jewish Messianic Church Branch. All these Church Branches contain doctrine errors. But if any person attending these congregations have the Holy Spirit abiding within them, then they are a member of the body of Christ regardless of what congregation they attend. The Church is a spiritual organism consisting of members throughout many denominations. Each person is on their personal journey discovering GODs Word. Not every person is in the same location onlong this journey. Not every person understands the same thing. But we are all being brought to Christ and into unity with Him. This is a process. The more we love one another the farther we come into unity with one another as one body of Christ with one faith. As the days of the Great Tribulation come forth, many people will come to know more truth as GOD opens up His Word to More of us. Many doctrines will fall to the ground as truth is revealed and as we see world events prove certain doctrines correct and other doctrines incorrect. We should be ready to embrace our brothers and sisters (not the false doctrines) with a nonjudgmental heart. Some people respect one day while others respect a different day. (Rms. 14), but we should not judge them. They are on their journey as we are also on our journey. We will eventually get to the same place! None of us are yet perfect. I know i have doctrine errors! You do as well! We don't know what our errors are yet until GOD reveals it to us. I know GOD has corrected me about many things thru the years. And He will continue to instruct me and correct me. May we all be open to His Word and His Will.

Related article:
What is the Church?

Here is a Letter from Jesus to the 7 Churches of Asia, to the 7 Eras AND to the 7 Church Branches of Today:

Rev 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write;
These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
:3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
:6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write;
These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write;
These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
:15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
:16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
:18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write;
These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
:19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
:20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
:21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
:24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
:25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
:26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
:28 And I will give him the morning star.
:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Rev 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write;
These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write;
These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
:13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write;
These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

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