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The Church in Thyatira: Stop Compartmentalizing Your Faith
The message to the church in Thyatira warns against compromising faith with worldly practices, urging adherence to sound doctrine, accountability, purity, and testing teachings against God’s Word. Rejecting false teachings and embracing holiness brings rewards and the promise of co-reigning with Christ in His Kingdom.
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The Five Solas: Essential Truths of Our Faith
The Five Solas are Latin phrases from the Protestant Reformation encapsulating core Christian doctrines: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), Sola Fide (Faith alone), Sola Gratia (Grace alone), Solus Christus (Christ alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone).
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The Church In Smyrna: A Lesson of Enduring Faith
The letter to Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 praises the church for unwavering faith amid persecution and poverty, offering no rebuke. Jesus, declaring eternal sovereignty and having conquered death, commends their spiritual wealth and endurance. Urging steadfastness, the passage reassures believers of triumph over adversity with divine promise, exemplified by martyr Polycarp. This timeless message encourages…