Jesus' Assessment of the Church in Laodicea

Mar 26, 2022

The previous posts in this series were:

All of this comes from the Berean Study Bible (BSB), Revelation 3.14-22

1. Authority Of The Assessor

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation [3.14]

2. Acknowledgment of some good things

3. Condemnation of some negative things

I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! [3.15]
Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth! [3.16]

You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked [3.17]

4. Plan of action

I counsel you to buy from Me:
- gold refined by fire so that you may become rich [3.18]
- white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed [3.18]
- salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see [3.18]
Be earnest and repent [3.19]
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches [3.22]

5. Consequences for failing to complete the plan of action

6. Promises / rewards

Those I love, I rebuke and discipline [3.19]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me [3.20]
To the one who is victorious, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne [3.21]

7. My observations

Nothing good was said
Longest list of negative things
No consequences for failing to complete the plan of action, just a promise of what is to come!

Questions to consider:

How would you assess your church?
How would you assess the American church as a whole?
How do you think Jesus would assess your church or the American church as a whole?
Are you ready for Jesus' return?

Contact me if you want help getting ready.

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