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Originally Posted by Ohio
And let's be honest here. OCOC exclusivism is a farce. We know that Rome and Colosse had a second gathering in homes. Were there not Judaizers in most cities connected to Jerusalem who also met as assemblies? Did they not claim legitimacy by their connection to the Apostles at headquarters? If there was a printing press with scribes I'm sure it was in Jerusalem too.
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Yes, the exclusivity is an unwarranted farce! However, the letters in Rev are addressed to reach the saints in a articular town - Ephesus, Smyrna, etc. (not so sure about the messenger idea you presented . . .)