In my bible study at Unichurch we are looking at the book of Revelation, and using the Matthias Media study guides. Last night we looked through the Letters to the Seven churches.
In the book there is this helpful summary of the messages to the seven churches:
If you have zeal without love - recover your love
If you are faithful but fearful - endure suffering for the crown of life which awaits you.
If you are seduced by false teaching and immorality - repent
If you are lazy, asleep or dead in your faith - wake up come back to life;
If you are feeling weak and weary in your faith - remember that you will be rewarded and protected;
If your obedience is lukewarm and you are complacent in faith - turn back and find your 'wealth' in Jesus.
During study, we had a refreshing conversation about our church, our failing is to love the knowledge of Jesus, and not love our brothers and sisters. Coming back to the idea of community, and true community, is not about meeting together on Sunday, or on Wednesday as we did last night. Its about an attitude of heart, seeking to get to know, and encourage each other to grow in Godliness.
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