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Intro
Begin a new series entitled “Letters From God to The Church
We are going to take a close look at the letters to the 7 churches found in
I was AIT and our Professor said it would be a great study to look at these 7 churches and develop a church health guide based on it.
That has always intrigued me
As a church, we need to take serious look at our health and try to see what Jesus would say to us if He were to write.
My plan is to look at each church
See what they were commended
See what they were condemned
See what they needed to do
See what happens when they obey
Then we can analyze our church and discover what we would need to do to be healthy
Let’s look at Ephesus
It was the largest city of the Roman province of Asia Minor.
It was not the capital, though the Roman governor lived there.
It was a commercial center because of its excellent natural harbor.
2. It was a free city, which allowed it to have local government and much freedom, including no garrison of Roman soldiers.
It was a free city, which allowed it to have local government and much freedom, including no garrison of Roman soldiers.
3. It was the only city which was allowed to hold the bi-annual Asian games.
It was the only city which was allowed to hold the bi-annual Asian games.
4. It was the site of the Temple to Artemis (Diana in Latin), which was one of the seven wonders of the world of its day.
It was 425’ x 220’ with 127 columns which were 60’ tall; 86 of them were overlaid with gold (see Pliny’s Hist.
Nat 36:95 ff).
The image of Artemis was thought to have been a meteor which resembled a many breasted female figure.
This meant that there were many cultic prostitutes present in the city (cf.
).
It was a very immoral, multicultural city.
It was the site of the Temple to Artemis (Diana in Latin), which was one of the seven wonders of the world of its day.
It was a very immoral, multicultural city.
Paul stayed in this city more than 3 years (cf.
; ).
5. Paul stayed in this city more than 3 years (cf.
; ).
Tradition asserts that it became John’s home after Mary’s death in Palestine.
6. Tradition asserts that it became John’s home after Mary’s death in Palestine.
God Affirms Our Effort
In these letters, He affirms before He condemns
He tells they were doing the right things
They were believing the right things
Utley, R. J. (2001).
Hope in Hard Times - The Final Curtain: Revelation (Vol.
Volume 12, p. 31).
Marshall, TX: Bible Lessons International.
But you missed it.
What were they doing right?
In the midst of a city which was
Wealthy and materialistic
On the coast and a trade route
Full of idol worship
Full of Political influence
Looks a lot like our nation and this church may represent a majority of modern churches.
Faithful
They had the right behavior
Works - a passive type of meaning that God was working through them and doing the ministry
They were hard workers - labor - redeeming work/vocation
Commitment to God’s word and work “endurance”
Doctrinal Fidelity - Tested, Hate Nicolaitans
Doctrinally sound and theologically vigorous
Selfless - Don’t tolerate evil for Christ’s sake -
Tolerated many things and did not grow weary - in other words they get knocked down and bounce right back up
Opposes Our Earning
They abandoned their first love.
They got the head right, they hands right, but not the heart
They were genuine believers, had it right at one point, but still missed it.
Understand, they were saved by grace, but somewhere along the way began to believe that good works, working hard doing the right things pleases God.
We can be tempted by this as well
We feel that we must work hard to earn God’s love
We can do all the right things on the outside, but the heart is wrong and it will suck you dry
Salvation is by grace, not works, but my works is the way I maintain by salvation
We have he hope not for anything that we have done or will do, but because of Jesus.
Cross is not only just enough to save you, but also to sustain you.
No need to work or do good to maintain your salvation
They just were working hard to please God, but not the right heart
Commends Our Repentance
What were they to do?
Repent
How?
Remember the things they did first
They were to go back to the gospel
Jesus said, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Get back to the heart of the issue
Notice the church as a whole is called on to make a decisive repentance (cf. ) and to become active in its love for Christ, for each other, and for the lost.
Notice the church as a whole is called on to make a decisive repentance (cf. ) and to become active in its love for Christ, for each other, and for the lost.
Christian Standard Bible.
(2017).
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
Repentance is crucial for a faith relationship with God.
Repentance is crucial for a faith relationship with God (cf. ; ; ; ; , ; ; ; ).
The Hebrew term meant a change of actions, while in Greek it meant a change of mind.
Repentance is a willingness to change from one’s self-centered existence to a life informed and directed by God.
It calls for a turning from the priority and bondage of the self.
Basically it is a new attitude, a new world-view, a new master.
The Hebrew term meant a change of actions, while in Greek it meant a change of mind.
Repentance is a willingness to change from one’s self-centered existence to a life informed and directed by God.
It calls for a turning from the priority and bondage of the self.
Basically it is a new attitude, a new world-view, a new master.
Utley, R. J. (2001).
Hope in Hard Times - The Final Curtain: Revelation (Vol.
Volume 12, p. 35).
Marshall, TX: Bible Lessons International.
However, if they fail to respond to Jesus’ repeated call to repentance, the Lord will take drastic measures.
However, if they fail to respond to Jesus’ repeated call to repentance, the Lord will take drastic measures.
He is coming and is already on the way to visit them; he will not wait until his coming at the consummation.
And even before his final coming, the Ephesians will no longer be a church.
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