Revelation 3:14-22, Laodicea, The Foolish Church
Laodicea is the epitome of the curse of affluence within a congregation. If you were a first century Christian in the city of Laodicea, you would probably call yourself blessed materially. The city had a booming economy because it was located on the major trade routes of its day. GoodsContinue Reading
Revelation 3: 7-13, Philadelphia, The Faithful Church
The Passage: Revelation 3:7-13 , Philadelphia 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. 8 “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you anContinue Reading
Revelation 3:1-6, Sardis, The Dead Church
Comfort and peace often bring out the worst in us. When we experience prosperity and stability, we tend to stop striving for excellence. This complacency and comfort can be detrimental to businesses, as seen with Blockbuster and Radio Shack. These companies became too relaxed with the status quo, no longerContinue Reading
Revelation 2: 18-29 , Thyatira, Tolerating The Intolerable
In my youth, I recall a time when my father had to travel abroad for work. This left my mother solely in charge, tasked with the responsibility of disciplining us. However, her becoming the main enforcer of rules didn’t really bother me. Her warnings held no weight for me, failingContinue Reading
Revelation 2:12-17, Pergamun, The Compromising Church
Welcome back to our study of the book of Revelation, today we’ll turn our eyes to Revelation 2:12-17, the message sent to the church in Pergamum. What is the historical context of Pergamum during the time this letter was written? To fully comprehend this passage, it’s essential to understand Pergamum’sContinue Reading
Smyrna, The Crowned Church: Revelation 2: 8-11
Resuming our study of the Book of Revelation, we’ll focus on Chapter 2, verses 8-11, examining the Church of Smyrna( undoubtedly facing persecution) and the message it received. Revelation 2: 8-11 ( ESV) 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, whoContinue Reading
Have You Abandoned Your First Love? Revelation 2:1-8
Resuming our study of Revelation, today we delve into Chapter 2, focusing on verses 1-8, a message for the Ephesian church. Despite its specific address, the message extends to all believers in Christ, as outlined in Chapter 1, urging them to heed these words. The Passage: Revelation 2:1-8 1 “ToContinue Reading