Letter to the Underground Church

A less-than-literal translation of Revelation 2:8-11

John, take this dictation:

To the Power of the congregation of God’s people underground in China:

I am the ruler of all things from the least to the greatest.

And I am the one who was killed unjustly, but God vindicated me by raising me from the dead.

O My people, I know your great suffering and your poverty in the sight of all around you—

Yet, here with Me, you have great wealth!

I know about the traditionalists, the so-called “congregation of God” who speak terrible slander about You

But they are not of God’s congregation, but Satan’s.

Don’t be afraid of your suffering—that which you have received nor what is coming.

The Great Liar and Evil Prosecutor is going to throw some of you into prison

For a limited period of time.

This is done to test your faith.

If you remain true to me—even to death—then I will give you the reward of life that never ends.

If anyone can hear, then pay attention to the Spirit’s word to the people of Jesus.

The Victor may die, but won’t be touched by the death which comes at the judgment of all people.