If you recall, in the curse at the fall of Satan, Adam relinquished his dominion in this world, but when Jesus Christ came, He took back what the “prince of the power of the air” had usurped. Our sovereign and omnipotent God has always been in control, but to suit His own perfect purposes, He has permitted sin to run rampant throughout the centuries. However, starting in chapter four of Revelation, Christ will conquer evil and take it all back forever.
Now let's focus again on the letters to the churches; each letter has six parts:
1. Assembly—seven separate and distinct churches (Laodicea, in this week's lesson). 2. Author—Jesus Christ, who identified himself in a unique way through His names. 3. Approval—what the assembly was doing right (except for Laodicea). 4. Admonition—what they were doing wrong. 5. Appeal—to follow Christ faithfully. 6. Assurance—granted if they responded rightly to Christ.
Revelation 2-3 reveals what Christ said to the seven churches, a select group in a circular loop. His message to them speaks across the centuries to us today.
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Pastor John Barnett has been devouring the Word of God for over 30 years. John, now the teaching pastor of Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan has served congregations in Oklahoma, New England, Georgia and California. He also served on the Faculty of the Master's College...
