Though Jesus writes these 7 letters to real churches during a real time in history, the issues and struggles they faced are the same issues and struggles we face today. As we study these letters together, let us examine our own lives and our own church and heed His words.
The church in Laodicea was sickening to Jesus, just like many churches are today. So what is it that makes a church nauseating to Jesus?
How can churches be faithful and effective in ministry even in the midst of overwhelming circumstances?
Would you recognize a dead church if you saw one? Are you contributing to the death of a church? What causes churches to die?
The church in Thyatira had stopped taking holiness seriously and had starting tolerating sin. So what would prompt Christians to take holiness seriously and strive for holiness in their lives?
The church at Pergamum had changed drastically. How does a church go from being a reflection of Christ to a reflection of the culture?