One of the several ways scholars confidently predict that we are currently living at the end of the Church age, is through the prophetic interpretation of the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3. Many eschatologists teach that these letters were partially intended to chronologically order the seven stages of church development throughout its earthly existence.In essence, these letters include an intrinsic prophetic value intended to offer more than just contemporary instruction to the specific seven churches existing at the time of issuance. Fortunately, today's experts have the opportune advantage of looking back upon church history, which enables them to accurately make this association.
You are invited to listen to an excellent radio interview with Bill Salus and Dr. Chuck Missler concerning this subject. This instructive program explores the prophetic significance of the 7 letters written in Revelation 2 and 3.
Below is a basic outline of the chronological development of the Christian church in accordance with the blueprints of the seven letters in Revelation. This outline reveals that we are living in the final days of church development, the "days of Laodicea."