CHURCHES OF REVELATION: 5. THE CHURCH AT SARDIS (Revelation 3:1-6) “Superficial Sardis – The Church of the Living Dead”
The Love of God…….. Showing it – 4:11-12 “we also ought to love one another.” Knowing it – 4:13-18 The evidence that brings us confidence is based on God’s generosity, eye-witness testimony, Jesus’ ministry, experience in the community and assurance for eternity. Growing in it – 4:19-21 The love of God TO us…
1. PAUL’S MANDATE! (v19-20) To honour Christ: with joy… by the help of the Holy Spirit… by unashamed courageous boldness… by honouring Christ in his body 2. PAUL’S MOTTO! (v21-26) “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Living meant: Fruitfulness, Usefulness, Purpose Dying meant: Gain and Glory 3. PAUL’S MESSAGE!…
1. THE PROBLEM – ‘DEBTS’ It’s all of our biggest problem 2. THE OWNERSHIP – ‘US OUR’ a) It reminds us there is none that is righteous b) It reminds us that our sin has consequences (remember Achan) 3. THE PLEA – ‘FORGIVE’ a) Why ask for forgiveness when we know Jesus has…
1) IT’S COMMANDED! (John 13:34) “A new commandment I give unto you….” 2) IT’S COMPELLING! (1 Jn 4:7) “…for love is from God…” 3) IT’S COSTLY! (John 13:34, 1 Jn 4:10) ”…as I have loved you..” 4) IT’S CONTAGIOUS! (John 13:35) “By this shall all people know that you are My disciples…”
1.Divine Liaison. 2. Divine Message. 3. Divine Calling.
1) ITS APPROACH! (v9-11) Thankfully, Joyfully, Consciously, Earnestly, Persistently, Specifically, Dependently. 2) ITS APPEAL! (v10-13) Lord, Add to their faith; Lord, Increase their love; Lord, Establish their hearts; Lord, Brighten their hope 3) ITS APPROVAL! (2 Thess 1:3, Acts 20:1-2) God answered Paul’s prayers 2 Tim 1:3,11, 1 Tim 2:14, 1 Tim 3:4 Lessons PRAYER: 1)…
The Love of God…….. Showing it – 4:11-12 “we also ought to love one another.” Knowing it – 4:13-18 The evidence that brings us confidence is based on God’s generosity, eye-witness testimony, Jesus’ ministry, experience in the community and assurance for eternity. Growing in it – 4:19-21 The love of God TO us…
1. PAUL’S MANDATE! (v19-20) To honour Christ: with joy… by the help of the Holy Spirit… by unashamed courageous boldness… by honouring Christ in his body 2. PAUL’S MOTTO! (v21-26) “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Living meant: Fruitfulness, Usefulness, Purpose Dying meant: Gain and Glory 3. PAUL’S MESSAGE!…
1. THE PROBLEM – ‘DEBTS’ It’s all of our biggest problem 2. THE OWNERSHIP – ‘US OUR’ a) It reminds us there is none that is righteous b) It reminds us that our sin has consequences (remember Achan) 3. THE PLEA – ‘FORGIVE’ a) Why ask for forgiveness when we know Jesus has…
1) IT’S COMMANDED! (John 13:34) “A new commandment I give unto you….” 2) IT’S COMPELLING! (1 Jn 4:7) “…for love is from God…” 3) IT’S COSTLY! (John 13:34, 1 Jn 4:10) ”…as I have loved you..” 4) IT’S CONTAGIOUS! (John 13:35) “By this shall all people know that you are My disciples…”
1.Divine Liaison. 2. Divine Message. 3. Divine Calling.
1) ITS APPROACH! (v9-11) Thankfully, Joyfully, Consciously, Earnestly, Persistently, Specifically, Dependently. 2) ITS APPEAL! (v10-13) Lord, Add to their faith; Lord, Increase their love; Lord, Establish their hearts; Lord, Brighten their hope 3) ITS APPROVAL! (2 Thess 1:3, Acts 20:1-2) God answered Paul’s prayers 2 Tim 1:3,11, 1 Tim 2:14, 1 Tim 3:4 Lessons PRAYER: 1)…
The Love of God…….. Showing it – 4:11-12 “we also ought to love one another.” Knowing it – 4:13-18 The evidence that brings us confidence is based on God’s generosity, eye-witness testimony, Jesus’ ministry, experience in the community and assurance for eternity. Growing in it – 4:19-21 The love of God TO us…
1. PAUL’S MANDATE! (v19-20) To honour Christ: with joy… by the help of the Holy Spirit… by unashamed courageous boldness… by honouring Christ in his body 2. PAUL’S MOTTO! (v21-26) “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Living meant: Fruitfulness, Usefulness, Purpose Dying meant: Gain and Glory 3. PAUL’S MESSAGE!…
1. THE PROBLEM – ‘DEBTS’ It’s all of our biggest problem 2. THE OWNERSHIP – ‘US OUR’ a) It reminds us there is none that is righteous b) It reminds us that our sin has consequences (remember Achan) 3. THE PLEA – ‘FORGIVE’ a) Why ask for forgiveness when we know Jesus has…
1) IT’S COMMANDED! (John 13:34) “A new commandment I give unto you….” 2) IT’S COMPELLING! (1 Jn 4:7) “…for love is from God…” 3) IT’S COSTLY! (John 13:34, 1 Jn 4:10) ”…as I have loved you..” 4) IT’S CONTAGIOUS! (John 13:35) “By this shall all people know that you are My disciples…”
1.Divine Liaison. 2. Divine Message. 3. Divine Calling.
1) ITS APPROACH! (v9-11) Thankfully, Joyfully, Consciously, Earnestly, Persistently, Specifically, Dependently. 2) ITS APPEAL! (v10-13) Lord, Add to their faith; Lord, Increase their love; Lord, Establish their hearts; Lord, Brighten their hope 3) ITS APPROVAL! (2 Thess 1:3, Acts 20:1-2) God answered Paul’s prayers 2 Tim 1:3,11, 1 Tim 2:14, 1 Tim 3:4 Lessons PRAYER: 1)…