In Revelation, chapter 2, we read of an enigmatic sect or group called the Nicolaitans who post a great threat to the churches of God. The Messiah, Yeshua, says to the Ephesus church: "But this you have, that you hate the DEEDS of the Nicoaitans, which I also HATE" (Rev.2:6). Notice that they hated and rejected the doctrines, works, and doctrines of the Nicolaitans.

The Ephesus church was historically a type or antitype of the first and second century churches of God – essentially, the first generation of the church and their early descendents. But Christ said, "He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to [all] the churches" (v.7).

Then, to the Pergamos church, who existed in a succeeding period of the church, Yeshua declares again: "But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Thus [i.e. therefore] you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. REPENT, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth" (vs.14-16).

Who were the Nicolaitans? What did they teach? Do they still exist today? Why should they even concern you? In the warnings to the seven churches of Revelation, we are told to beware of them. Why are they dangerous and how would you recognize them, today?