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What Does Jesus Think Of The Church. ( Thyatira ) – Revelation 2:18-29. Background on Thyatira. Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches addressed in Revelation 2-3, was also home of Lydia, the first convert in Philippi (Acts 16:14). Read Acts 16:12-15
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What Does Jesus Think Of The Church (Thyatira) – Revelation 2:18-29
Background on Thyatira Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches addressed in Revelation 2-3, was also home of Lydia, the first convert in Philippi (Acts 16:14). Read Acts 16:12-15 Thyatira was most known for the dyeing of purple cloth.
What Does Jesus Think of the Church? (Revelation 2:18-29) Salutation; Self-Designation (Verse18) Commendation (Verse 19) Condemnation (Verse 20) Warning and Threat (Verses 21-24) Exhortation (Verse 25) Promise (Verses 26-28) Another Exhortation (Verse 29)
He Who Has An Ear… • Christ sees all and is ready to judge! • He commends deeds, love, faith, service, and perseverance. • Are we stronger now than at our beginning? • The Lord condemns those who tolerate false teachers. • The Lord provides an appropriate time for repentance. • However, some do not want to repent!
He Who Has An Ear… • Unless there is repentance, the Lord will destroy • The Lord repays deeds… • All the churches will know that the Lord is the One who searches the mind! • The Lord placed no other burden on those who did not follow after falsehood. • Hold fast till I come! • The one who overcomes will receive authority over nations, • The Lord will give him the morning star.