Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church – Revelation 3:14-22
Laodicea was a lukewarm church. They thought they were in good shape. But spiritually they were far from it. Jesus warned them to wake up.
Seven Churches
The seven posts in this category are each about one of the seven churches addressed in the 2nd and 3rd chapters of the book of Revelation.
Philadelphia: The Enduring Church – Revelation 3:7-13
Philadelphia was a weak church that seemed to have little going for them. Except that they were an enduring church that was faithful to God.
Sardis: A Dead Church With A Reputation – Revelation 3:1-6
Sardis was a church that had a reputation for being alive and active. But Jesus said that they were actually a dead church in need of revival
Thyatira: The Tolerant Church – Revelation 2:18-29
Being a church that tolerates immorality within the body is a recipe for disaster. Do not give the culture a foothold within the body.
Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17
Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.
Smyrna: The Faithful Church – Revelation 2:8-11
Smyrna was not a church most people would look at twice. But it had one very significant thing going for it. They were a faithful church.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
