The Compromising Church

SEVEN CHURCHES

“The Compromising Church”

Revelation 2:12-17

PERGAMUM

In Christ’s letter to a compromising church, we see…

1.  The Lord’s Character (v.12; Rev. 19:15)

• Christ is a . (Heb. 4:12; II Thess. 2:8; I Peter 4:17)

2.  The Church’s Circumstances (v.13a)

…Some of you might think that’s what you call Burlington in August.

• Satan always has in this world. (II Cor. 4:4)

3.  The Lord’s Commendation (v.13b)

• God honors faithfulness . (I Peter 4:14, 16)

4.  The Church’s Compromise (v.14-15; Gal. 5:9)

• Believers can’t be , but they can be . (Num. 22-35; Gal. 5:9)
• Salvation is not a to sin. (Rom. 6:1-2)

5.  The Lord’s Command (v.16-17; I John 5:5)

• your (Rom. 12:2)

6.  The Conqueror’s Compensation (v.17)

• Hidden manna: from Christ. (Rom. 6:1-2)

When times are tough, He is enough.

• White stone with a new name: in Christ. (Eph. 4:22-24)