Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons on Revelation
The church in Ephesus worked hard for Jesus and guarded against false teachers. But a serious heart problem was threatening the church’s future.
In times of distress, we tend to ask ourselves two pressing questions: Why is my world in such a mess, and is anybody paying attention up there? John speaks to these questions in the vision of the open door in heaven (John 4:1-11).
Many heaven jokes feature a conversation with Peter at the pearly gates. Most Christians are able to spot the misconceptions about heaven implied in such jokes. But myths about heaven persist, even in the church.
In its primary sense “revival” is a restoration of life and vigor. In his letters to the seven churches of Asia (Rev. 2:1-3:22), Jesus demands revival.