“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels” (Rev. 3:1-5). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Sardis – 7/15/18 →

“And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write…“I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. “Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. But hold fast what you have till I come. And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations…” (Rev. 2:18-29). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Thyatira – 7/8/18 →

“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it’” (Rev. 2:12-17). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Pergamos – 7/1/18 →

“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death’” (Rev. 2:8-11). Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Symrna – 6/24/18 →

As we examine each of the seven churches of Asia, the first in particular to be considered is the church at Ephesus. We read the Lord’s message to them in Revelation 2:1-7.

A Working Church:The Lord said, “I know your works, your labor…you have labored for My name’s sake” (Rev. 2:2-3). These brethren had labored for the Lord. The apostle Paul had given a good example of a proper work Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – Ephesus – 6/17/18 →

This week, we begin a series of bulletin articles on the seven churches of Asia which the Lord spoke to in Revelation 2-3. Before we begin a discussion of each of the seven churches, let us take note of some reasons why we should study these letters to the seven churches. Continue reading The Seven Churches Of Asia – 6/10/18 →

This week we will be engaging in Bible study every night during our Vacation Bible Study. So, it is a good time to note some reasons for Bible study. Why do we study the Bible?

Because It Necessary To Divine Approval:Paul told Timothy, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15). Our study of God’s word is required if we are to be approved by God. Why? It allows us to rightly apply (divide) the truth God has revealed. Further, living our life by the things we learn will allow us to not be ashamed come Judgment Day. Continue reading Why Study? – 6/3/18 →

The last few weeks, I have spent a considerable amount of time in travel. Reflection on this had me thinking about some lessons learned from traveling the road. Consider that Continue reading Traveling The Road – 5/13/18 →

Would you like to be numbered among the wise? A wise person: Continue reading The Wise – 4/29/18 →

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32)

In the evening just before His betrayal Continue reading Being Sifted Like Wheat – 4/15/18 →