Standing between the vision of Christ in chapter 1 and the glories and beauty of heaven in Chapter 4 is the church. Not just the church victorious, but the church imperfect.
What did the church of Ephesus look like in the beginning?
A small committed group heard strong teaching.
A small committed group learned solid leadership.
A small committed group had a secure fellowship.
What was the effect?
People heard the word of the Lord.
People began to become disciples of Christ.
Repented of their previous lifestyle
Destroyed the artifacts of their previous lifestyle.
