The Church Where Tolerance Went to Seed
The church at Thyatira was loving and active, but tolerated a Jezebel in their midst.
The church at Thyatira was loving and active, but tolerated a Jezebel in their midst.
When John arrived, he stopped at the entrance and looked inside. Peter ran straight into the tomb and was shocked by what he saw. Joining Peter inside the tomb, I like to think that John whispered, “He’s alive!”
One day you’ll have a tombstone. What will it say?
Tragically, the church at Pergamum, in the midst of satanic opposition, dulled the edge of its effectiveness through doctrinal and moral compromise.
God has given us His Word and it has stood the test of time. The Bible is the most reliable of all sources.
Preserving the Bible is worth fighting for. Even though it was written thousands of years ago it’s still relevant because it’s alive. God’s word convicts, comforts, and teaches.
Esther, a courageous and obedient queen, dedicated her life and actions to the Lord and He used her to save a nation. Through her story we learn how to face life’s difficulties with grace and trust Him to make things right in the end.
Because Christ has set us free we’re no longer slaves to the power of sin. It’s a difficult concept but that’s what grace is all about.
Suffering and hardship, as experienced by the church at Smyrna, are hard to bear but purify God's people.
Erosion is never sudden. It happens over time as you change your standards and accept things once rejected. Erosion can happen in anyone’s life.