The Dead Church

SEVEN CHURCHES

“The Dead Church”

Revelation 3:1-6

SARDIS

One of only two churches listed in Revelation that receive no commendation from the Lord.

The Lord’s Character

Seven Characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s Ministry

He is…

1. The Spirit of the Lord
2. The Spirit of wisdom
3. The Spirit of understanding
4. The Spirit of counsel
5. The Spirit of power
6. The Spirit of knowledge
7. The Spirit of the fear of the Lord

Jesus has the fullness of the , which He gives to the . (v. 1a; Isaiah 11:2; John 16:7)

The Lord’s Condemnation

Collectively, this church is . (v. 1b)

The Lord’s Command

To the unbelievers…

Acknowledge your (v. 2a)

To the sleeping believers…

Return to the and live it out. (v. 2b-3a; John 9:4)

The Lord’s Warning to Unbelievers

Unrepentance will result in everlasting . (v. 3b; I Thess. 5:2-3)

The Lord’s Promise to Believers

Eternal, personal with Christ. (vv. 4-5a)

Eternal in Christ (Rev. 19:7-8; vv. 5b-6)