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CHAPTER 3:1-6  “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God

THE BOOK OF REVELATION. CHAPTER 3:1-6  “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God. Sunday University. THE BOOK OF REVELATION. CHAPTER 3:1-6 

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CHAPTER 3:1-6  “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God

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  1. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God Sunday University

  2. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.  Sunday University

  3. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  2Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works Sunday University

  4. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  perfect before God.3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Sunday University

  5. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will Sunday University

  6. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  come upon you.  4Youhave a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they Sunday University

  7. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.  5He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, Sunday University

  8. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before Sunday University

  9. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1-6  His angels. 6 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’ Sunday University

  10. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • REVELATION WAS SET UP TO BE A “PRESENTATION” TO THE CHURCHES (Rev. 1:11). • Revelation was specifically commanded to be “READ” or “WRITTEN” to the churches. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  11. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • A blessing was specifically prepared for those who would not only “READ” but “LISTEN” and “HEAR” the Words of Revelation (Rev. 1:3). BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  12. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  13. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • NEW TESTAMENT DOCUMENTS • 5,300 MANUSCRIPT BACK UP • UNCIALS = 650 • OF THESE UNCIALS JUST OVER 270 ARE “LECTIONARIES” BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  14. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • “LECTIONARIES” • Are formal documents copied to be read in the Church to those listening. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  15. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • LECTIONARIES • Copied under supervision in early Christian “scriptoriums”. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  16. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • LETTERS would be prepared in scriptoriums and then sent from the Apostles. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  17. THE BOOK OF REVELATION the context and mode • REVELATION was written to all SEVEN churches which represent the church in history. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  18. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • A reputation of extreme wealth. Gold deposits from the PactolusRiver made locals rich. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  19. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • Ancient Greek legend claims that King “Midas” washed off his GOLDEN TOUCH curse here. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  20. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • Greeks claimed that the city carried the “spell” of wealth. • Romans made Sardis wealthy in industry. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  21. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • Two Magnificent temples: 1) Temple to Augustus (emperor worship); 2) Artemis, similar to Ephesus. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  22. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • AD 17, Sardis suffered a devastating earthquake which Pliny the Elder said was the worst in local history. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  23. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • Emperors Claudius and Tiberius rebuilt the city into a true roman world (during the time of Christ growing up). BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  24. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • Known for its beautiful textile industry and fashionable clothes made here. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  25. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • ancient city of GOLD! • To the Church in the culture of Sardis, it is interesting that JESUS CHRIST appears as DIVINE JUDGE. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  26. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • Rev. 1:16 • 16 He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  27. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • Rev. 19:15 • Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  28. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • Rev. 19:15 • And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron.  BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  29. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • Rev. 1:16 • and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  30. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • From outside the Church the body looked like a healthy, vibrant, wealthy, successful church. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  31. THE BOOK OF REVELATION SARDIS • But actually the Church was on its death bed. • On the outside looking good, on the inside dead! BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  32. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1  “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Sunday University

  33. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:1  Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” Sunday University

  34. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • Social status and acceptability, good works and image do not make a TRUE Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  35. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • GOD’s church will NEVER have value through its material assets! BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  36. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • Man looks on the outward appearance God looks at the heart. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  37. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • What do we look like… • On the inside not the outside? BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  38. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:2-3  “Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your Sunday University

  39. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:2-3 works perfect before God.3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; Sunday University

  40. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:2-3 hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not Sunday University

  41. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:2-3  know what hour I will come upon you.” Sunday University

  42. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • A perfect work means we LET God finish what He started in us!!! BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  43. THE BOOK OF REVELATION What does it mean? • There will be a significant number of churches who will not be rescued from Tribulation judgment. BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  44. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:4-5 “Youhave a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments;and they shall walk with Sunday University

  45. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:4-5 Me in white, for they are worthy. 5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments,and I Sunday University

  46. THE BOOK OF REVELATION CHAPTER 3:4-5 will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; (Ex. 32:32-33)but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.” Sunday University

  47. THE BOOK OF REVELATION BLOTTING OUT? • Exodus 32:31-33 • Then Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Oh, these people have committed a great sin, and have made for BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  48. THE BOOK OF REVELATION BLOTTING OUT? • Exodus 32:31-33 • themselves a god of gold! 32 Yet now, if You will forgive their sin—but if not, I pray, blot me out of BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  49. THE BOOK OF REVELATION BLOTTING OUT? • Exodus 32:31-33 • Your book which You have written.” • 33 And the Lord said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, BIBLE discovery seminary & college

  50. THE BOOK OF REVELATION BLOTTING OUT? • Exodus 32:31-33 • I will blot him out of My book.” BIBLE discovery seminary & college

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