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I. THE TRAITS OF THE EPHESIAN CHURCH-v.2-3
「“I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary.」
Revelation 2:2-3 NKJV
A. Hard work and patience
B. Disassociate from evil people
C. Distinguish true messenger
D. Not weary
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II. THE SIN OF THE EPHESIAN CHURCH
「Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.」
Revelation 2:4-6 NKJV
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A. Loss of first love-v4
B. Remedy to gain the love of Christ
1. Remember
2. Repent
3. Repeat
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III. THE REWARD OF THE EPHESIAN CHURCH-v 7
「Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’」
Revelation 2:4-7
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Conclusion: Be enlightened with Jesus letter to those who loss their first love. Remember those early days with Him, repent of your sin and repeat what you have done before. Many might serving God only in an obligation but in reality they do not have the passion to do it.
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