The Lukewarm Church
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I. Description of Jesus -v.14
-"「“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:」
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1. Amen
2. Faithful
3. True witness
4. Ruler of God's creation
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II. LAODICEAN CHURCH DESCRIBED BY JESUS-v. 15-17
-"「“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—」
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1. Neither cold or hot
2. Boastful of being rich
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III, RECOMMENDATION OF JESUS - v. 18
-"「I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.」
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1. Buy gold refined in fire
2. Buy white garments to wear
3. Anoint your eyes wil eye salve
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IV. WAY OF JESUS - v. 19-20
-" 「As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.」
1. Love through rebuke and discipline
2. Keep knocking
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V. PROMISE OF JESUS- v. 21-22
-" 「To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”」
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1. Overcomer will share the glory of God's throne
2. Hear the voice of the Holy Spirit
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Conclusion - The general attitude is " Nothing too good for the people of God. If I don't pamper myself who will ? Let' s get ahead in the world and give our spare evenings to the Lord." This is the condition on the eve of Christ's return.
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