"The meaning of the word 'Christian' has been reduced to practically nothing. Surely, there is no word that has been so devalued unless it is the word "God"."
It has come to mean anything & everything. 1. Anyone who is not Jewish 2. Anyone who lives in a Christian nation as opposed to Buddhist or Islamic 3. Anyone who claims an allegiance to Jesus Christ.
Ephesus: gospel introduced by Priscilla & Aquila. Apollos pastored there; Paul for 3 years; Timothy 1 1/2 years; John for the lst decades of his life. By the time of this writing, 40 years had passes; Ephesus was the "mother" of the 6 other churches listed in Chapter 2-3 of Revelation.
Revelation 2:1-7 KNOW-no knowledge by observation, not progresive knowledge - Greek "Oida" complete and full knowledge.
1. Commendations: Hard work - toil Perservance Don't tolerate wicked people Spiritual discernment - Acts 20:28-31 Endured Bonus: Hate the deeds of the Nicolatians 2. The Problem Revelation 3:4 They had maintained doctrinal orthodoxy & continued to serve Christ but: became degenerated into mechanical orthodoxy...carrying out Christian responsibilities with diminshing love for God or others. 2 John 5-6 3. Love Many things characterize Christians: Fear of the Lord A desire to be like Him Desire to live holy lives Obedience The Supreme characteristic: Matthew 22:37-40 Close: Love for Christ will always be in the heart of true Christians but it can fluctuate. No better illustration in schripture of the seriousness of allowing our love for Christ to wane that the church at Ephesus.
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