Church in Sardis

We might be able to fool others, but Christ knows our spiritual liveliness.

Intro - v.1a

Lectures on the Book of Revelation Lecture 4: The Seven Churches (Continued) (Chapter 3)

It is, at least, the recognition that ministry belongs to Christ. Ministers are Christ’s ministers—not the Church’s. Yet, even in the glorious days of the Reformation, the truth was not fully apprehended that ministers are to be controlled by, and subject to, Christ, without any human intermediary

Seven spirits represents the fullness of the Holy Spirit

Christ knows his people spiritually. (v.1b)

Be concerned with how God’s

look back at the last church, love, endurance, etc.

Christ calls his people to be spiritually alive. (v. 2-3)

Commands: Those that are about to die

Wake up - Constant readiness, be on alert

Strengthen - inwardly firm or committed

Remember - be aware

Keep - persist in obedience

Repent - feel remorse, be converted

thief in the night - waring of impending judgement.

Church in America today, we must wake up.

Whats the outcome if they don’t obey His words? Jesus comes like a thief in the night. Jesus has set off the alarm.

Christ encourages his people who are spiritually alive (v. 4-6)

- will walk with Jesus (Those alive still)

Not given into the worldly things

Continue to remain faithful in Christ

So what...

1. Remain committed to the calling

2. Anyone can buy a Bible. Use it.