A Handbook of Church History - Appendix 4 - 1973

Dean C Blackwell

Smyrna — after fourth century, false church became powerful. "You shall have tribulation 10 days, be faithful." 325 A.D. — began tribulation of 1260 years. Fled into valleys and mountains of Europe and Asia Minor. Nazarenes lasted until latter part of fifth century, at which time they were in Asia Minor Paulicians — evangelical Christian church — spread over from fifth century onward. Pergamos — capital of eastern Roman Empire, where Satan was. Had idolatry and doctrine of Balaam among them. V. 16 — "Repent or I will fight against you." God did intervene and separate the church in the midst of their era. This stage of the church was divided into two parts – the Paulicians and the Bogomiles. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library