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Aug 10, 2022 · Let us look at scripture to get a complete understanding of its meaning and to self-examine our relationship with Jesus, measuring if we are hot, cold, or lukewarm? One of the most popular passages referencing a lukewarm Christian is in Revelation 3:15-16, where Jesus addresses the Laodicean church, saying: “‘I know your works: you are ...
- What Is A Lukewarm Christian?
- What Does Revelation 3:15-16 Mean?
- What Else Is Happening in This Verse?
- What Does It Look Like For Us to Be Lukewarm Christians?
- What Should We Do When We, Or Others, Start to Become Lukewarm?
Merriam Webster defines lukewarm as “moderately warm or tepid; lacking conviction or half-hearted.” The synonyms for the word are also revealing: dull, apathetic, moderate. When our faith can be described this way, it means a kind of angst or doldrum has set into our spirit about the things of God. We don’t feel such an eagerness to be in His Word ...
This passage is an attempt by Jesus to get the attention of the Laodicean church’s congregation. And He made several points about having a lukewarm faith: Lukewarm faith limits the impact we can have for God. People of Jesus’s day understood that lukewarm water was not as pure as either cold or heated water. It was stagnant, less healthy and not as...
The Apostle John wrote the book of Revelation, which documents a vision given to him while in exile late in his life. In Chapter 1, after John falls into a trance-like state, he first sees Jesus: In this vision, Jesus goes on to explain that each of the seven lampstands represents a specific church. The Lord instructs John to write down all that he...
Scripturetells us that Christians have a part in helping the Kingdom of God grow. To do that, we are to be set apart from the rest of the culture around us. When the world sees we live and carry ourselves differently, they will wonder why. Then we get a chance to share the Gospel. But those who are lukewarm aren’t effective witnesses for Christ bec...
When our faith walk feels dull, becoming more aware can help us back to a more passionate place. By taking some time to do a kind of “spiritual inventory,” we can gain clarity about any ways our faith has cooled down. Ask yourself some questions: - Is God first in my life? - Am I trying to please God or other people? - Do I accept all of God’s Word...
CLAIM: Jesus tells the church in Laodicea, “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth” (Rev. 3:15-16).
Jun 17, 2016 · In the popular passage of Revelation 3:15-16, Jesus says, “I wish you were cold or hot, but because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth. ” Why does Jesus want people made of extreme temperatures, like hot or cold, or else he will discard them?
Sep 6, 2021 · Cold love results from lawlessness. Jesus says that the reason for this upsurge of cold, hypocritical love that eventually betrays a brother is owing to the increase of lawlessness. Matthew 24:12, “Because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.”.
Mar 16, 2009 · Title: “When the Sermon is Hot”. Text: Psalms 39:3. Focus: “…then spake I with my tongue…”. When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope. No one is exempt from having to deal with issues in life.
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Mar 18, 2007 · As I said earlier, people have typically believed that by “hot” Jesus is referring to zealous, lively, passionate, hard-working Christians, and that by “cold” he is referring to unregenerate pagans, devoid of any spiritual life whatsoever.
