Revelation 3:14-22Laodicea was known for:
1. Wealth 2. Black wool 3. Ointment to cure eye defects 4. Horrible water supply Description of Christ (14) 1. The Amen 2. True and faithful witness 3. Ruler of God's creation The Laodicean church did not have a high enough regard of Christ to understand the vision of Christ. Rebuke (15-17) 1. Problem with their commitment (lukewarm) 2. Evaluating themselves by the world's standards rather than God's standards. Exhortation (to buy three things) (18-19) 1. gold refined in the fire (I Peter 1:7) faith which only Christ can give. 2. white clothes to wear- His righteousness, not our own 3. ointment for our eyes- illumination of truth vs. 20 Christ is pleading for people who are already Christians to open their heart's door to Him. Promise (21-22) Right to sit with Him on His throne. Revelation 3:7-13The doors of Scripture
1. Evangelistic sense (Revelation 3:20) 2. Door of Salvation (John 10:9) 3. Door of Opportunity (Colossians 4:3) Description of Christ for the church of Philadelphia 1. Holy 2. True 3. Holds the key of David (Isaiah 22:20) Christ is the new Eliakim Reasons for opportunity (commendation) 1. Weakness (actually a compliment) 2. Commitment to Scripture 3. Unwavering faith Exhortation- Keep up the good work. Opportunity and Opposition go hand in hand. Promises 1. to humble their enemies and open their eyes up to the truth. (9) 2. to keep them from the hour of maximum trials. (10) 3. Strength and Security (11-12) 4. New name representative of our character (12) New names 1. name of God 2. name of the city of God 3. name no one knows Jesus has an open door for you. |
AuthorPastor Scott Goodman
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