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11/19/17 “PERSECUTION, PURITY, & POWER” (Revelation 2:8-26) – Pastor Shane Idleman
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Persecution, Purity, and Power
A SURVEY OF THE SEVEN Series – pt. 3
INTRO: Series and What the Spirit says to the churches: “Lord, I want to hear – I’m open; I’m teachable – speak to me.”
The Persecuted Church – Rev. 2:8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
A reminder of the resurrection – who was dead, and came to life.
HEADLINE: “Cremated remains unearthed in China are the Buddha’s, inscription says.”
Why were these “works” different then the church in Ephesus?
Impoverished financially but not spiritually.
POVERTY is not a gauge for spirituality – Paul said, “I know how to be thankful in all…”
God blesses, but may also withdraw. However, poverty can be the result of sin and bad choices.
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What is a synagogue of Satan – saying they are Jews but are not? “I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.”
Romans 2:29 “but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.”
To blaspheme GOD is to speak with contempt about Him or to be defiantly irreverent toward Him – To disregard…He is beneath our consideration.
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is to attribute God’s work to the work of Satan. Or failing to heed His convictions.
THEY ARE DECEIVERS: “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers [servants] transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works” (II Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV).
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10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”’
Offered a prophetic word as well as comfort – do not fear / suffer. Without this, they may have become discouraged – Where are you God?
David Ravenhill’s book – “He hates mommies and daddies.”
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Complete Sermon Notes
Persecution, Purity, and Power
A SURVEY OF THE SEVEN Series – pt. 3
INTRO: Series and What the Spirit says to the churches: “Lord, I want to hear – I’m open; I’m teachable – speak to me.”
The Persecuted Church – Rev. 2:8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
A reminder of the resurrection – who was dead, and came to life.
HEADLINE: “Cremated remains unearthed in China are the Buddha’s, inscription says.”
Why were these “works” different then the church in Ephesus?
Impoverished financially but not spiritually.
POVERTY is not a gauge for spirituality – Paul said, “I know how to be thankful in all…”
God blesses, but may also withdraw. However, poverty can be the result of sin and bad choices.
_____________________
What is a synagogue of Satan – saying they are Jews but are not? “I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.”
Romans 2:29 “but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.”
To blaspheme GOD is to speak with contempt about Him or to be defiantly irreverent toward Him – To disregard…He is beneath our consideration.
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is to attribute God’s work to the work of Satan. Or failing to heed His convictions.
THEY ARE DECEIVERS: “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers [servants] transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works” (II Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV).
___________________________
10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”’
Offered a prophetic word as well as comfort – do not fear / suffer. Without this, they may have become discouraged – Where are you God?
David Ravenhill’s book – “He hates mommies and daddies.”