Letters to the Seven Churches - Message 4 - To the Church at Smyrna - Rev. 2:8-11
Outline:
I. Introduction to Smyrna A. Smyrna means “Myrrh” B. Crown of Asia, presently Izmir, Turkey
II. The Presentation of Christ – vs. 8 A. The First and Last – Isa 41:4; 43:10; 44:6; Heb 7:16 B. Who was Dead and Came to Life – Heb 10:5-7, 19-23
III. The Praiseworthy Commendation – vs. 9 A. I Know Your Works – faithful obedience B. I Know Your Tribulation – crushing pressure – Heb 11:34, 37; 2 Cor 4:8 C. I Know Your Poverty – destitute, even lacking necessities D. I Know You are Rich – Luke 12:29-34 E. I Know Your Accusers
IV. The Proposed Correction – vs. 10 A. No Rebuke B. Do Not Fear – Isa 44:8; 51:7; Matt 10:28 C. You are about to Suffer – Acts 5:41; Rom 8:18; 2 Cor 1:7; Phil 1:29; 2 Tim 3:12 D. The Devil (Accuser) will Imprison You – 1 Peter 5:8; Rev 12:12 E. Be Faithful unto Death – Matt 24:12-13; Mark 13:13; 2 Tim 2:3; James 5:11 F. I Will Give You the Crown of Life – James 1:12; 1 Cor 9:25 G. The Example of Polycarp
V. The Potential Consequences – none
VI. The Promise for Conquerors – vs. 11 A. Hear B. Not Hurt by the Second Death – 1 John 5:4; Rev 20:6, 14; 21:8
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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...