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Church in Philadelphia: The Secrets of a Dynamic Church
In a world that often values outward appearances over inner substance, the church in Philadelphia stands as an example of what it means to be a truly great church in the eyes of God.
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A Dead Church: Jesus’ Condemnation and Challenge to Sardis
Calling a church “dead” implies a lack of spiritual vitality, not necessarily a decline in activities or growth. Such churches may succumb gradually to complacency or spiritual apathy, often with a misplaced focus on worldly success over spiritual depth. Revival, as illustrated by Jesus’s message to the Church in Sardis, involves waking up, remembering the…
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Faithfulness in the Face of Compromise
In Revelation 2:12-17 Jesus writes a message to the church in Pergamum. The text highlights the church’s faithfulness despite persecution in a city known as “the place where Satan dwells.” Yet, it faced criticism for compromising Biblical truths. This mirrors modern churches wrestling with cultural relevancy over Gospel integrity. Jesus calls for repentance, promising spiritual…
