The Lukewarm Church

SEVEN CHURCHES

“The Lukewarm Church”

Revelation 3:14-22

LAODICEA

This, the last of the seven churches, has no commendation from the Lord.

The Lord’s Character

He’s the confirmation of promises. (v. 14a; II Cor. 1:20; Rom. 15:8-9; Luke 24:27)

He’s the source of truth. (v. 14b; John 17:6; 18:37)

Creation has its in Him. (v. 14c; John 1:3; Col. 1:16)

The Lord’s Condemnation

They have a faith. (v. 15-16; I Kings 18:21)

They believe they’re . (v. 17; Prov. 30:7-9; Deut. 8:10, 14, 17-18)

They merely reflect the . (v. 17b)

The Lord’s Correction

A different . (v. 18a; Matt. 6:19-20, 33)

A different . (v. 18b; Rev. 19:7-8)

A different . (v. 18c; Luke 11:34-36)

The Lord’s Encouragement

Love is His reason for . (v. 19)

Fellowship is the result of our . (v. 20)

The righteous will with Him. (vv. 21-22; Rom. 8:18)