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Delve into historical, devotional, and prophetical aspects to discover where we've come from and where we're headed. Reflect on themes of growth, bearing truth, and combating hypocrisy with inspiring insights. Gain a deeper understanding of Ephesus, Nicolaitanes, and the denunciation of hypocrisy fuelled by spiritual disciplines. Explore the essence of true faith and the pitfalls of deceitful actions in the journey towards spiritual upliftment.
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Application: • Historical • Devotional (Inspirational) • Doctrinal (Prophetical)
Where are we going…where have we been? “Growing Out andGrowing Up”
Where are we going … where have we been? “Bearing andBaring”
Where are we going…where have we been? “Right Rave andLeft Love”
Ephesus • Commission • Character • Commendation • HARD WORKING • PERSEVERING • DISCIPLINING • INTOLERANT
Ephesus • Commission • Character • Commendation • Condemnation • Correction • Remember • Repent • Repeat • Remove
Where are we going … where have we been? “Hype andHypocrisy”
Sinners acting like Saints • Saints acting like Sinners
John 1:14 – “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Ephesians 1:22-23 – “And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is His body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all.”
Their MOTIVE • Receive the PRAISE OF MEN.
Their MOTIVE • Receive the PRAISE OF MEN. • Be SEEN BY MEN.
Their MOTIVE • Receive the PRAISEOFMEN. • Be SEEN BY MEN. • Appear RELIGIOUS TO MEN.
Their MOTIVE • Their ACTIONS
Their ACTIONS • DEMEAN others.
Galatians 6:1 – “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
Their MOTIVE • Their ACTIONS
Their ACTIONS • DEMEAN others. • DENY Him with their heart.