What the Spirit says to the Churches IV – Thyatira, the church of Jezebel’s corruption. In Christ’s fourth of seven letters to the churches in Revelation, He commends Thyatira for its growing dedication to good works of service in the world, but finds a disturbing and destructive trend in them that they allow and listen to false prophecy that opens the doors for idolatry and fornication. That comes with important lessons for us as Christians today. If you have an ear to hear, listen to what the Spirit says.

Revelation 2: Pergamum, the compromised church. In Christ’s third of seven letters to the churches, He addresses Pergamum, a church that does well what it does right, but is spiritually compromised by the religious culture of the world. We learn from it for today, as well as from the story of Balaam that Jesus references in correcting them. Instructions for a church serving in a city where Satan dwells and reigns.

Holy Forever is a good worship song. Here it is in Romanian, performed today by the worship team at our church in Cluj.

In the second of Jesus’ letters to the churches, we get instructions on His plan in persecution and encouragement to endure with full assurance of everything being made right in the end. Christ’s instructions may well be just what we need in the near future. Let’s make ready.

Here’s a three-sermon Biblical series summarizing the pre-marital counseling I give young couples. It also may prove helpful for couples later in life looking to improve and strengthen their marriage relationships.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Our book of Revelation series continues in chapter 2 with the first of Christ’s letters. Part one of “What the Spirit Says to the Churches” looks at the letter to Ephesus, and the need to have both good doctrine and intense love for the Lord in church life.

In the second half of Revelation 1, John tells us the circumstances of how he received Christ’s revelation and how overwhelming it is to encounter the glorified Son of God. Then Christ Himself outlines the book for our understanding of what is to come in this study.

In Revelation 1, we see Christ in all His glory and receive His assurance that as the One Who was, Who is, and Who is to come, He shall reign forever, before letting us His servants in on all of His plans for our future together. Part one of the series “The End of All Things—Unveiling the Book of Revelation.”

Revelation 1:1-8

Perfectly qualified to save

In the second half of Hebrews 2, we see Christ exalted for the great price He paid for us, and find that He is just as perfect a Sanctifier as He is a Justifier. He saved us, and is saving us still. All glory to Him!

In the opening verses of Hebrews 2, we see the stakes of inattention to our spiritual growth after Christ has saved us, with a warning that encourages us to stay alert and press on to inherit more than just entry into the kingdom of God. We continue a series drinking from the well of one of the New Testament’s deepest and most meaningful books for our walk of faith.