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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Lukewarm Christianity? The Ultimate Oxymoron. (Revelation 3:7-13) a message by Bill Eubanks Grand Prairie Bible Church 12/10/06. I. Setting. Lukewarm Christianity? (Revelation 3:14-22). The Setting – Laodicea The Sender (v. 14) The Sin (vv. 15-17)

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

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  1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ

  2. Lukewarm Christianity?The Ultimate Oxymoron (Revelation 3:7-13)a message by Bill EubanksGrand Prairie Bible Church12/10/06

  3. I. Setting

  4. Lukewarm Christianity?(Revelation 3:14-22) • The Setting – Laodicea • The Sender (v. 14) • The Sin (vv. 15-17) • The Solution (vv. 18-22)

  5. The Setting – Laodicea A. Prosperous and Affluent  Banking  Agriculture  Manufacturing B. Fine garments of glossy, black wool C. Medicine & Phrygian Powder

  6. The Setting – Laodicea • The Sender (v. 14) A. Amen B. Faithful & True Witness C. Beginning of the Creation of God

  7. The Setting – Laodicea • The Sender (v. 14) • The Sin (vv. 15-17) “Lukewarm” A. Believers (1:12-13, 20; 3:19)

  8. Three Hearts • Cold Heart  Matt. 24:12 • Burning Heart  Luke 24:32  Apollos in Acts 18 – “fervent in spirit”  Romans 12:11 • Lukewarm Heart

  9. III. The Sin (vv. 15-17) “Lukewarm” A. Believers (1:12-13, 20; 3:19) B. Εμέδ → “emetic” C. Reason – Rich in Material Things D. Wretched, miserable, poor, blind, & naked

  10. The Order of the Burning Heart "Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking with us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?"(Luke 24:32)

  11. The Order of the Burning Heart "Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking with us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?"(Luke 24:32)  Prayer  Scripture

  12. The Order of the Burning Heart “Now a Jew named Apollos … came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. … and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching … the things concerning Jesus… and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. ”(Acts 18:24-25)

  13. The Order of the Burning Heart “Now a Jew named Apollos … came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. … and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching … the things concerning Jesus… and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. ”(Acts 18:24-25)  Witnessing

  14. The Order of the Burning Heart “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep fervent in spirit, serving the Lord”(Romans 12:11)

  15. The Order of the Burning Heart “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep fervent in spirit, serving the Lord”(Romans 12:11)  Ministry

  16. The Order of the Burning Heart • The Cause • Prayer • Scripture • The Effect • Witnessing • Ministry

  17. IV. The Solution (vv. 18-22) A. Buy from Me … B. Repent C. Hear His voice, open the door & dine with Him

  18. Life Principles • Affluence is the enemy of spiritual virtue. Give me neither poverty nor riches;Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say, "Who is the LORD?"Or that I not be in want and steal,And profane the name of my God. (Agur, in Prov. 30:8-9)

  19. Life Principles • Affluence is the enemy of spiritual virtue. • Lukewarm Christianity is distasteful to Christ. He gave His all. He asks for nothing less. (Romans 12:1)

  20. Life Principles • Affluence is the enemy of spiritual virtue. • Lukewarm Christianity is distasteful to Christ. He gave His all. He asks for nothing less. • True living is having spiritual wealth, living spiritual virtue and seeing spiritual realities. For now we really live… (1 Thess. 3:8)

  21. Life Principles • Affluence is the enemy of spiritual virtue. • Lukewarm Christianity is distasteful to Christ. He gave His all. He asks for nothing less. • True living is having spiritual wealth, living spiritual virtue and seeing spiritual realities. • Repentance and prayer are the double doors to revival.

  22. Life Principles • The Order of the Burning Heart awaits you.  Buy from Me …  Repent  Hear His voice, open the door & dine with Him

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