Unveiling the City of Sardis: Revelations and Warnings
Explore the ancient city of Sardis, known for its wealth, luxury, and complacency, as revealed in the biblical text of Revelation 3:1-6. Discover the historical significance, strategic location, and spiritual counsel given to the church in Sardis. Reflect on the commendations and promises for those who overcome. Join the summer road trip through the 7 Churches of Asia, starting with Sardis and moving on to Philadelphia.
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Summer Road Trip The 7 Churches of Asia Revelation 2-3 Sardis Revelation 3:1-6
The City of Sardis Located 30 miles SE of Thyatira. A great trade center. Oldest city in Asia Minor. Birthplace of modern money: first coins were minted in Sardis.
The City of Sardis Enjoyed a very strategic location. Gave the citizens an overconfident sense of security. Known for its wealth and love for luxury and pleasure.
1. Complaint I know your works that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead I have not found your works perfect before God
2. Counsel Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die (v. 2) Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent (v. 3)
2. Counsel Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you (v. 3)
3. Commendation You have a few names in Sardis who have not defiled their garments (v. 4)
3. Commendation He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels (v. 5)
Summer Road Trip The 7 Churches of Asia Revelation 2-3 Next Stop: Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13
