The second part of The Church in Sardis Brian continues exploring important aspects related to the Lord’s admonishing message to the church in Sardis, emphasizing the spiritual symbolism of the lampstand, the importance of abiding in Christ, and the continual process of spiritual growth and purification. He draws heavily on other other passages, including Zechariah 4 and Revelation 11, to convey the truth that believers are individual lampstands fueled by the Holy Spirit, represented by the oil in the lamps. He underscores the concept that true ministry stems from abiding in God's anointing and not from personal ambition.

Brian also discusses the necessity of personal responsibility in nurturing one’s spiritual gifts, emphasizing the role of authentic interaction with God to discover one's purpose, coming against passivity in one’s faith, calling for active pursuit of one's calling and the development of spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church's mission on earth.

This podcast episode further elaborates on the corporate nature of the church, using the image of two olive trees, stressing the vital importance of unity and that the church's role is to reflect Christ's light through purity, truth, and grace.

Message by Brian Troxel in 2018

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