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Sep 1, 2021 · The Christ of the Church (v. 1b) To each church that is addressed, Christ reveals himself in ways that are unique to the church’s context and specific problems. Here Christ reveals himself as the one who “holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the golden lampstands” (2:1b). In Revelation 1:20, we discover that the ...
The Loveless Church. 2 “To the [ a]angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand,who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your [ b]patience, and that you cannot [ c]bear those who are evil. Andyou have tested thosewho say they are ...
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Jan 24, 2008 · Paul had visited Ephesus around A.D. 53, about 43 years before this letter in Revelation was sent to them. Ask God to open your heart to hear what He wants to say to you through the message to the church at Ephesus. DAY 1: JESUS AND THE CHURCH. I. Looking to God’s Word. Read Revelation 2:1–7.
- Ephesus—The Loveless Church (Revelation 2:1-7) The church of Ephesus had many admirable qualities and one tragic flaw. Christ commended them for their good works, their perseverance, and their church discipline that guarded against false teaching (Revelation 2:2-3).
- Smyrna—The Suffering Church (Revelation 2:8-11) Christians in developed countries today think little about being persecuted for their faith, but there are churches in the world where oppression is a daily reality.
- Pergamos—The Compromising Church (Revelation 2:12-17) Pergamos was nicknamed “Satan’s City” because of its paganism and idolatry. Christ’s reference to “Satan’s throne” (verse 13) may have alluded to the city’s altar of Zeus.
- Thyatira—The Adulterous Church (Revelation 2:18-29) Some Christians and churches feel a need to be all-inclusive when it comes to spiritual and moral boundaries.
Jul 26, 2020 · So there are three divisions to the book of Revelation: First is “the things which you have seen,” in chapter 1—the vision of Christ; second is “the things which are,” in chapters 2 and 3, speaking to the seven churches—the voice of Christ; and third is “the things which will take place after this,” in chapters 4-22—the ...
Sep 18, 2013 · Revelation: The Loveless Church (Revelation 2:1-7) Chris Noland / September 18, 2013. We come now to the first of the seven churches of Revelation. The Lord is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. In verse one we read, “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who ...
The Loveless Church. 2 “To the [ a]angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your [ b]patience, and that you cannot [ c]bear those who are evil. Andyou have tested thosewho say they are ...
