AUTHOR * Christ = highlights faithfulness, truth, judgment
LUKEWARM CHURCH * Rich and powerful = apathy * Cold = refreshing (cold mountain water in region) * Hot = on fire for Lord * Lukewarm = worthless * Didn't provide comfort, consideration
THE PROBLEM * Rich - thought they had God's favor
TRUE RICHES * Christ's grace, salvation. mercy, love
CHURCH SELF-DECEPTION * Religious, not spiritual * Humanistic, social, materialistic * Blinded to truth * Confidence in worldly status, not Christ
CHRIST'S COUNCIL * Church repentance * Church is to be about Jesus, not self promotion
APPLICATION * Matthew 25:34-43 = What does a true Christian look like * Be a useful church, not self-focused |