“The Curse of Compromise”…
Jesus commended the church of Pergamum for having a strong “front door”, but condemned them for letting Satan come through the “back door” (i.e., compromise). Where are the weak spots in our life? Do we want to receive the curse of compromise or the white stone of acceptance? Life has many choices. Eternity has only two. Let’s choose wisely!
A letter of encouragement to the church of Smyrna, or the “persecuted church”. The word “smyrna” literally means “myrrh”. Like myrrh and Jesus, let’s give off a fragrant aroma when we are crushed, because God cares more about our eternal state than our present comfort.
Continue readingThe second section of the Book of Revelation, “the things which are”, begins with Jesus’ letter/message to the chruch in Ephesus. He commends them for their works, labor, patience, discernment and perseverance, but condemns them for leaving their first love. He encourages them to remember, repeat, repent, and remove, so that they can receive their promise.
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