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Revelation 3, The Church of Sardis
The church of Sardis is known for its works, however, it was outward. I had been alive, it had an outstanding reputation for life and vitality, but in the sight of God it was dead. It is a picture of nominal Christianity, outwardly prosperous, busy with the externals of religious activity, but devoid of spiritual life and power. The Christian who is fully occupied in the church, with the work of God, but who forgets his or her personal relationship with God in Bible reading and prayer.
A more literal translation for "awake" would be "be watching." This admonition was particularly relevant in Sardis, for in the city was an impregnable acropolis which had never been seized by frontal attack; twice, however, in the history of the ciry, the acropolis had been taken by stealth because of lack of vigilance on the part of its defenders. An example of the Christian who has fallen asleep in his or her spiritual life. Fully occupied by worldly things, might even be in caring for his/her neighbour, in social work and social media. However no time spending in reading the Bible, in praying and seeking the Will of God.
This church was praised by men for its good works, but which before God stood condemned because they were imperfect. They were incomplete, inadequate. But in the sight of God, all of these religious activities were a failure because they were only formal and external, and not injected by the Holy Spirit.
If not, verse 3, Jesus will come like a thief in the night. Many Christians are not reading the Bible, are not aware what is going on with this Covid-19 virus. Are not aware that they are the preparations of the coming of the AntiChrist and Great Tribulation. The Rapture of the Church will come as a thief in the night and they will notice that persons are missing and they have stayed behind. Now it is time to awaken the Christians and warn them to REPENT
Revelation 2, The Church of Philadelphia
The church was rather a weak one, possessing only a little power, but she had remained faithful to her Lord. I know your works, I know you have but little power. Still in this letter no rebuke, only praise. Although this church had little power (few members, not much wealth to share?) still they did a lot of good work. Let that be an example to small communities with few members, they can do a lot of good work. They are able to proclaim the gospel, do social work, raise money to buy meals for the poor and distribute. They are able to encourage the sick, comfort people. In verse 8 Jesus tells that HE KNOWS their works. I know you ARE PROCLAIMING and KEEPING MY WORD. Not only are they proclaiming the gospel AND the Words of the Bible, but they are living accordingly, (un)bleievers are SEEING what they teach, they ALSO PRACTICE.
The order of Jesus in Matthew 24 is to watch the signals. The signals are clearly visible with the Covid-19, but there is much more going on which I shall inform you in my next sermons. If the Christian keep proclaiming the gospel, practicing the Words of the Bible, keep living under the control, THEN this promise is true, I WILL KEEP YOU FROM THE HOUR OF TRIAL which is coming on the whole world. That is the Rapture of the Church, before the Great Tribulation will start, these Christians will be removed from earth and taken up into Heaven. The others will be tried on earth.
Revelation 2, The Church of Laodicea
The church members in Laodicea were cold not hot. They had no censure for false teaching nor immorality. How true for much Christians today. Many go to church, but they do NOT protest against abortion, free sexs, immorality, accept laws from government which goes against the commandments of the Bible, accepting genero, false teaching at schools and universities, violence and corruption. They are indifferent. They are well off, have what they want, they prosper, do not need anything. However they are blind and poor, do not know what is going on in the world. They are not aware that satan and people guided by satan are destroying the world. They is no work for people, because work will be done by computers and robots, steered by human brains connected to supercomputers. They are pitiable and naked (without spiritual value, without spiritual clothing, empty without Holy Spirit). And Jesus Christ will spew these Christian out of His Month. It sounds final, but verses 18-20 still gives a glimsp of hope, if one repents.
The advice of Jesus Christ is to awaken, see the statement where you are in. Start buying gold refined by fire. Gold which is heated in the fire and all impurity is removed. Remove your indifference, remove the immorality, the impurity of the world, your hung to richness, living in the world and not to me honor and glory, tolerating satan. Anoint your eyes so that you can clearly see the sins in your live. See what is going on in the world and deceive by people. See clearly that the Rapture of the Church is soon.