Church in Sardis
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We might be able to fool others, but Christ knows our spiritual liveliness.
We might be able to fool others, but Christ knows our spiritual liveliness.
Intro - v.1a
Intro - v.1a
Lectures on the Book of Revelation Lecture 4: The Seven Churches (Continued) (Chapter 3)
It is, at least, the recognition that ministry belongs to Christ. Ministers are Christ’s ministers—not the Church’s. Yet, even in the glorious days of the Reformation, the truth was not fully apprehended that ministers are to be controlled by, and subject to, Christ, without any human intermediary
Seven spirits represents the fullness of the Holy Spirit
Christ knows his people spiritually. (v.1b)
Christ knows his people spiritually. (v.1b)
Be concerned with how God’s
Be concerned with how God’s
look back at the last church, love, endurance, etc.
Christ calls his people to be spiritually alive. (v. 2-3)
Christ calls his people to be spiritually alive. (v. 2-3)
Commands: Those that are about to die
Wake up - Constant readiness, be on alert
Strengthen - inwardly firm or committed
Remember - be aware
Keep - persist in obedience
Repent - feel remorse, be converted
thief in the night - waring of impending judgement.
Church in America today, we must wake up.
Whats the outcome if they don’t obey His words? Jesus comes like a thief in the night. Jesus has set off the alarm.
Christ encourages his people who are spiritually alive (v. 4-6)
Christ encourages his people who are spiritually alive (v. 4-6)
- will walk with Jesus (Those alive still)
Not given into the worldly things
Continue to remain faithful in Christ
So what...
So what...
1. Remain committed to the calling
2. Anyone can buy a Bible. Use it.