What if material prosperity does not always lead to spiritual prosperity? What if material affluence can result in spiritual indifference?
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The city of Philadelphia (Turkey, not Pennsylvania) was considered the gateway to the whole central plateau of Asia Minor. Jesus used this strategic point of geography to give the church there this spiritual challenge: “I have placed before you an open door.”
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Thyatira was the smallest of the 7 cities named in Revelation 2-3, but its church received the longest letter. Perhaps because they faced far more serious challenges.
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Jesus begins His message to the Church at Pergamum by saying this: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne.”
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Jesus introduces Himself to the Church at Smyrna as “the First and Last, the one who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty.”
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The Lord begins His message for this flagship church by affirming them for three things.
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At the beginning of the book of Revelation, we find the Apostle John living on the rocky island of Patmos, located 40 miles from the coast of modern-day Turkey.
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In the last episode, we looked at the first three pieces of armor. Today we look at the last three.
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We are in a very real battle. But that fight is not with a flesh and blood enemy, but with spiritual powers and principalities. In light of that unique conflict, Paul counsels us to put on the full armor of God that we might engage in battle effectively.
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Why is life so hard? Why does it feel like we are in a battle - whether in our marriages, with our kids, on the job, and even in the church? The answer is simple: We live in a universe at war.
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