72. That the New Church, which is the New Jerusalem, will be formed from those who repent of evil works, is also established from the Lord's words to the Churches:-
To the Ephesian [Church], I know thy works; I have against thee that thou hast left thy first charity. Repent, and do the former works, or else I will remove thy lampstand out of its place, except thou repent Rev. ii 2, 4, 5.
To the Church in Pergamum, I know thy works, repent Rev. ii [13,] 16.
To the Church in Thyatira, I will deliver her into affliction, if she does not repent of her works. I will give in accordance with his works, to you, to each one Rev. ii 19, 22, 23.
To the Church in Sardis, I have not found thy works perfect before God, repent Rev. iii 1-3.
To the Church in Laodicea, I know thy works, be zealous, and repent Rev. iii 15, 19.
Now follows the Exposition itself.
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