Tag: Bible

Part 2: Letter to the Church at Ephesus

Revelation 2:1-7: To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 6 But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Continue reading →

Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation: Part 1

Part 1: Background

 The letters to the churches of Revelation 2 and 3 have much to teach us almost 2000 years later because what Christ said to them, He might also say to us. Therefore, we need to study them carefully to see how they speak to our churches and us individually. I know these letters enrich me each time I study them. Some years ago I had a similar series, but these are totally new. Let me also state that when God gives me idea of what to write, that I’m not saying, “I’ve got it made and this is what you need to do.” No, usually I have to apply the same message to my own life before I can pass it on to you. First, we look at a little background: Continue reading →