Letters to the Seven Churches - Message 9 - To the Church at Laodicea - Rev. 3:14-22
Outline
I. Introduction to Laodicea A. Located in the Lycus River Valley B. Founded by Selucid King Antiochus II who named for Laodice, his wife C. Wealthiest City in the Region D. Poor Water Supply E. Church founded by Epaphras and Written to by Paul β Col 1:7; 2:1; 4:13-16
II. The Presentation of Christ β vs. 14 A. The Amen β God of Truth, Certainty β Isa 65:16 B. The Faithful and True Witness β 2 Cor 1:20 C. The Beginning (Originator) of Creation β Rev 1:17; John 1:3; 3:14; Col 1:15; 1 Cor 8:6
III. The Praiseworthy Commendation β none
IV. The Proposed Correction β vs. 15, 17-18 A. I Know Your Works B. You are Not Cold or Hot, You are Lukewarm, Indifferent, Complacent C. Self-Sufficient β βI Need Nothingβ D. Buy from Me β Isa 55:1 (secure for yourself, get ahold of)
V. The Potential Consequences β vs. 16, 19-20 A. I Will Spit You Out β Vomit due to Nausea B. I Rebuke and Chasten You - 2 Tim 2:25; Heb 12:6 C. Be Zealous and Repent D. I Am at the Door β James 5:9; Luke 12:35-48
VI. The Promise to Conquerors β vs. 21-22 β Phil 2:9-11; Rev 22:5
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...