08 18 Revelation 2-3 The conclusion to our series on the seven churches of Revelation is a reminder that we are overcomers. We are overcomers through faith and have rewards that await us in heaven. While we wait we can be overcomers here and now. Scripture provides some keys.
08 11 Revelation 3.14-22 Laodicea is the church that thought it was okay. It had everything money could buy. Their affluence pushed Christ out and they nauseated Him. Yet His words offer hope to even this type of church or person – there is still hope if they repent. Have you replaced God with things that have caused you to neglect Christ? Christ is patiently knocking, waing, wanting to have an intimate relationship with you, but it won’t happen if you continue to put other things before Him.
08 04 Revelation 3.7-13 How would you like to attend a perfect church? There really aren’t any, but the church in Philadelphai must have been pretty close. Christ found nothing that He wanted to condemn them for but He had a number of things to commend them about. It encourages us to keep working toward Christlikeness in our character. Jesus says to hold on and there are wonderful rewards that await, rewards that reflect His ownership of us. I can’t wait.