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Letter to Radford: A Church Assessment and Guidance from Jesus in Revelation 2-3

Discover a detailed evaluation of the Radford church of Christ through the lens of the letters to the churches in Asia found in Revelation 2-3. Uncover commendations, complaints, advice, and warnings provided to help the church align with biblical principles and overcome challenges. Explore the promise of receiving a crown of life by remaining faithful amidst trials and tribulations.

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Letter to Radford: A Church Assessment and Guidance from Jesus in Revelation 2-3

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  1. Letters To The 7 Churches of Asia (Rev. 2-3) 1. Ephesus 2. Smyrna 3. Pergamos 4. Thyatira 5. Sardis 6. Philadelphia 7. Laodicea

  2. Letters To Seven Churches of Asia (Rev. 2-3) • Some were good (Smyrna, Philadelphia) • Some were good / bad (Ephesus, Pergomas, Thyatira, Sardis) • One was bad (Laodicea)

  3. Letters To The Seven Churches of Asia (Rev. 2-3) Good/ Bad Good/ Bad Good Good Good/ Bad Good/ Bad Bad • Most of us would like to be in GOOD church (no condemnation) • None of us would have anything to do with a BAD church (no commendation) • Reality: may be in a church that is GOOD / BAD (Some commendation & Some condemnation)

  4. Letter to Radford What if Jesus composed a letter to this church? Rev. 2-3

  5. The Radford church of Christ • Established in 1958 • 16 elders • 9 preachers • Addition to building in 1997 • 94 members 106 PM 93 Wed. 118 AM

  6. 1. Introduction of Speaker “And to the angel of the Church at Radford write: These things says He who has eyes like a flame of fire and His feet are like fine brass.” Thyatira

  7. 2. Words of commendation “I know thy works, and thy determination to stand for the truth in this day of liberalism, and how thou hast emphasized the need for Bible study.”

  8. I Know thy works Outreach Compassion Personal Evangelism

  9. I Know thy works Mission Work Keith Kasarjian

  10. I Know thy works Mission Work Thomas Lazardo – Philippines

  11. I Know thy works Mission Work Churches of Christ Disaster Relief

  12. I Know thy works Mission Work Cy Stafford - Tanzania, Africa

  13. I Know thy works Mission Work David Paher Guyana, South America

  14. I Know thy works Mission Work House to House

  15. I Know thy works Mission Work • Vladimir Paziy – Ukraine • Floyd church of Christ • Rich Creek church of Christ • Training Preachers • Women’s Resource Center • Halls Harbor Rd. church of Christ - Outer Banks, NC • Food Pantry

  16. I Know thy stand for the truth • Liberalism • Change Agents • Tit. 1:9 • Will not tolerate • Church Organization

  17. 3. Complaint “Nevertheless I have a few things against thee, because you have some who have left their first love, some who have become worldly and covetous, a few who have fallen away, and some who would tolerate error.”

  18. 3. Complaint Left first love – Heb. 10:25 Worldly - 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Fallen Away 2 Thess. 3:6 Tolerate Error

  19. 4. Words of Advice & Warning “Repent and do the first works, take a stand for what is right, or else I will remove your candlestick out of its place.”

  20. 4. Words of Advice & Warning Repent • Come back to first love • Turn from worldliness • Give as we are prospered • Get involved in work

  21. 4. Words of Advice & Warning “To those who are not members of My church, yet you attend worship often. Why have you not obeyed Me?”

  22. 4. Words of Advice & Warning "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38

  23. 5. Words of Praise “I do have some things about the church at Radford which are worthy of praise. You are a friendly, united congregation. You have a group of members who give liberally. You have several with great ability. ...

  24. 5. Words of Praise ... Your worship services are in spirit and truth. You have faithful Bible class teachers. Your families are doing a good job rearing their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

  25. 5. Words of Praise • Friendly, United – Ps. 133:1 • Brotherly Love • Liberal givers • Worships in spirit & truth • Bible class teachers • Good families

  26. 6. Promise “Those who overcome the problems of sin and remain faithful shall receive a crown of life.”

  27. Letter to Radford “He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

  28. Father God 414 1-1 Father God, Just For Today

  29. Father God 414 1-2 Father God, Just For Today

  30. Father God 414 1c-1 Father God, Just For Today

  31. Father God 414 1c-2 Father God, Just For Today

  32. Hear John 12:48 • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Matt. 10:32-33 • Baptized Mark 16:16 • Faithful Matt. 24:13

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