Sermon Tone Analysis
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Actual towns and churches
Church of Ephesus was the catalyst
Church literal grew along a postal route
30 churches of Christ existed at this time
Laodicea last one on the route
Of the 7 churches mentioned 5 are so disappointing they are threatened with Judgement
Ephesus: Sound in doctrine but left 1st love
Pergamos: Did not deny the Faith but tolerated sin
Thyatira: Entered into a full-blown compromise with evil
Sardis was virtually dead, but did have a few genuine Christians left
The Church at Laodicea
Dubious distinction of be the most well known - but for the worst reasons
One can say they are the “unsaved” church composed of non-believers.
Christ said nothing good about anyone.
No redeeming feature at all
The City
Banking (wealth)
Black wool industry
Medical School - eye salves highly value
Wealthy self-sufficient town
AD 60 earthquake (Taxidus)
These attitudes found it way into the church
The Author
The God of the “Amen” A validation to what has been said is true.
An affirmation to the certainty of the Word
Christ is the validation of God’s Word
The Church (Christ’s View)
Hot springs of nearby Hierapolis - famous for their healing properties - Still in use today
In near by Colossae they had cold refreshing clear waters
Soak in hot tub with epson salt
Cool refreshing ice water after working in the hot sun.
Aquaduct system in Laodicea (made people sick)
This church made God sick
Churches today: Wrong view of Christ, Wrong view of salvation, Wrong view what conversion means; wrong view of Heaven
They is always hope if there’s a remnant (believers)
The Church (Member’s View)
Jesus Call to Repentance
Their material wealth had no eternal benefit,
so Jesus commands them to come to Him for true, spiritual riches
Only Christ can supply an everlasting inheritance, clothe us in righteousness, and heal our spiritual blindness.
Jesus’ Concern and Love of the Church
Jesus Promise
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