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GOD'S LETTER TO THE CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 1:10-21; Matthew 16:18 SUMMARY: God's letter to the churches in Revelation, if it is to have its necessary effect on us, must be read through the eyes of John, as he fell in fear like a dead man at the feet of the glorified Christ. I. THE NATURE OF THE LETTER. A. Its origin. B. It's Urgency. II. THE AUTHOR OF THE LETTER A. John, the Human Instrument. B. Christ, the Divine Author. III. THE RECIPIENTS OF THE LETTER, vv. 17-21. A. The Church Identified. 1. The Universal (Invisible) Church defined: see 1689 Confession, 26-1; Westminster Confession, 25-1) -The Invisible Church has a sure Foundation and Builder. -The Invisible Church has Opposition. -The Invisible Church Perseveres. 2. The Local (Visible) Church defined: see 1689 Confession, ch. 26-3; Westminster Confession, 25-5] B. The Church Examined. Who are the individuals referred to as "angels"? -Heavenly beings sent out to the churches as God's messengers? -Human messengers sent out to carry the letter [the book] to the seven churches? -Guardian angels, one for each congregation? -A Pastor, an elder or a group of elders, who are messengers of God's Word to their congregations, and carry some responsibility for their welfare? C. The Church Exhorted. The letters are written: 1. to "the angel," probably a pastor or group of elders. 2. to the visible church on earth as a whole. 3. to specific local churches. 4. to individuals within the church.

This sermon explores the theological function of the Mosaic Law as a guardian or tutor designed to lead believers to Christ, emphasizing that its primary purpose is not to provide a means of salvation through works but to reveal sin and point toward the necessity of grace. Drawing from Galatians 3 and Reformation confessions, the message contrasts the legalistic demands of the old covenant with the freedom found in the new covenant, where justification is achieved solely through faith in Jesus. The central argument asserts that while the Law remains useful for conviction and moral guidance, it must never be added to the gospel, as Christ alone satisfies God's requirements for righteousness and holiness. The tone is both instructional and pastoral, urging listeners to abandon any lingering reliance on self-effort and to rest securely in the finished work of Christ, which transforms their standing before God from condemnation to full acceptance.

1. The Impetus 2. The Meaning 3. The Effect Psalters: 91A, 110A, 36A, 150F

We believe that to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit and independent of divine truth; and is evidenced in the holy fruit of faith and repentance and newness of life.

This sermon explores the third priority in Jesus' training of the twelve apostles: his hatred for hypocrisy and love for sincerity. The speaker defines hypocrisy as a disconnect between one's words and heart, using the metaphor of leaven to illustrate how even small instances of pretense can spread and corrupt the entire soul. Drawing from Matthew, John, and Luke, the message warns against the dangers of seeking human approval, self-righteous judgment, and the gap between profession and practice. In contrast, the beauty of sincerity is highlighted through examples of Nathanael, the centurion, and the sinful woman, who demonstrated yielded faith and genuine devotion. The sermon calls believers to radically address areas of hypocrisy in their lives and to cultivate a heart of sincerity that aligns their inner life with their outward confession.

WHEN THE CHURCH MAKES JESUS HARD TO SEE.[WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUR WALK DOESN'T MATCH OUR TALK?] TITUS 1:15–16; MATTHEW 5:16 KJV Titus warns of those who "profess that they know God; but in works they deny him." An inconsistent Christian testimony can make it harder for children, co-workers, neighbors, and unbelievers to see Christ clearly. Yet Christianity is not about pretending believers never fail. David confessed, Peter wept, and the prodigal arose and went home. The world doesn't need Christians who pretend they never sin; the world needs Christians who refuse to make peace with their sin. This post-revival message challenges the church to move from profession to practice, from conviction to change, and from merely telling people about Jesus to letting them see Christ reflected through our lives. Revival isn't proved by what happened during the meeting. Revival is proved by what changes after the meeting."LORD, CLEAN THE WINDOW—AND LET THEM SEE JESUS."

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