Church Qualities and Warnings
Qualities that define a Christ-centered church, along with warnings from the churches in Ephesus, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, and Laodicea in the book of Revelation. Emphasis on love, discipleship, and staying true to Christ's teachings.
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Necessary Qualities Must Be Christ-centered Must Be Disciples Must Be Known for Love Must Worship in Spirit & in Truth Must Know & Follow Christ s Words
Can a church Cease being of Christ?
Churches in Danger Church in Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 Church in Pergamos Revelation 2:12-17 Church in Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Church in Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 Church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22
Church in Ephesus Church in Ephesus Revelation 2:1 Revelation 2:1- -7 7 Doing a lot of good Vss. 2, 3, 6 Had left their first love Vs. 4 Most important quality Mark 12:30; John 13:35 Without love it profits nothing 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Jesus wasn t the center Jesus never stops loving Hebrews 7:24-25 Remember, repent, & reset Vs. 5
Church in Pergamos Church in Pergamos Revelation 2:12 Revelation 2:12- -17 17 Doing good things Vs. 13 Sin in their midst Vss. 14-15 Real Danger - Compromise Sin in our midst will spread & kill us 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 5-8
Church in Thyatira Church in Thyatira Revelation 2:18 Revelation 2:18- -29 29 They were doing good Vs. 19 Listening to the wrong person Vs. 20 Tolerance was a problem Real Danger - Blending in Society The gospel has always been counter cultural Acts 16:20-21 God expects us to be different 2 Cor. 6:17-7:1
Church in Sardis Church in Sardis Revelation 3:1 Revelation 3:1- -6 6 Nothing good or bad Good reputation Vs. 1 Some hadn t soiled their garments Vs. 4 They were dead Vs. 1 Reputation more important than their work Must be busy about Lord s work Mark 13:32-37 His work is controversial Matthew 10:21-25, 34-39
Church in Laodicea Church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14 Revelation 3:14- -22 22 Nothing good! They were lukewarm Vs. 15 Thought they were rich Really wretched, miserable, poor, blind, & naked Vs. 17 Not interesting in changing self or others The price of discipleship Vs. 18 Count the cost Luke 14:26-33 Complete surrender No zeal for the power of the gospel
Who Will Protect Us? Who Will Protect Us? Jesus provided Ephesians 4:11-14 Apostles Power to bind Matthew 16:19; 18:18 The commands of Christ 1 Corinthians 14:37
Who Will Protect Us? Who Will Protect Us? Jesus provided Ephesians 4:11-14 Apostles Prophets Gift of prophecy 1 Corinthians 12:10 Some of their writings remain
Who Will Protect Us? Who Will Protect Us? Jesus provided Ephesians 4:11-14 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Do the work of an evangelist 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Teachers receive stricter judgment James 3:1
Who Will Protect Us? Who Will Protect Us? Jesus provided Ephesians 4:11-14 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Elders and teachers Guard the flock Acts 20:28-30 Feed the flock 1 Peter 5:2
Who Will Protect Us? Who Will Protect Us? Jesus provided Ephesians 4:11-14 Each individual must: Continue steadfastly in the apostles doctrine Acts 2:42 Give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard Hebrews 2:1 Test the spirits 1 John 4:1 Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 Be submissive to elders Hebrews 13:17 Think about your influence 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
