South Nettleton Baptist Church
The Corrupt Church
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- IntroductionLydia was from Thyatira.famous for its dyeing work.founded by Seleucus Nicator after the Persian Empire was destroyed.Most diverse group of inhabitanceWorshiped Apollo (sun-god), also named Tyrinnasalso had a temple dedicated to SIBYLa woman with the gift of “prophesy”They called her Sanbethe, and is said to be Jewish, Chaldean, and Persian.She influenced many Jews in a form of religion that was a mixture of Jewish and heathenism.This is the warning Jesus is giving to the church.I) The Living Christ Presents HimselfTo the “angel”declares Himself the “Son of God”Your life is not yours to give away to anyone but Christwe are to:believe Christfollow Christobey Christconnect with Christabove all —Love ChristWe are not to compromise with the world(NKJV)15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.4. He declared His eyes were like “flame of fire”a. He sees all!b. He sees what you think no one cani. behind closed doorsii. in the darkiii. in the carc. He sees when we compromise ourselvesd. He sees when people of the church are turning away from their teachings(NKJV)17 For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity hidden from My eyes.5. He declares His feet are like Brassa. He will crush all those false teachingsb. He will crush all those who compromises with the worldc. He will crush those who are false teachers(NKJV)14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints,15 to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.”II) The Living Christ Gives CommendationsThe works of love and serviceministries that serve peopleWorks of faith and patienceability to endure when:there is no moneyno volunteerswhen rejectedwhen tiredwhen sickwhen discouragedHe is talking about:ServiceHe saw the works of church in its ministryCharactermeaning love, faith, and patienceand Growtha church standing still is a church dying.III) The Living Christ gives a Severe RebukeThe church was allowing a false prophetess to teach and preach in the church.She was being allowed to spread her false teachings to all the Lord’s servants. The church was allowing itshe was convincing believers to take part in immoral acts.She taught:believers cannot separate from the worldThey need to take part in the world, and let the world influence their decisions.That it is easier to tell people about Jesus is we take part in the same lifestyle as those we speak to.That Christ is not the only way to GodWARNINGSWarning to Jezabelsickbedwarning to those who follow hersuffer tribulationwarning to Jezebels childrenThere is time for repentance(NKJV)14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.6. Hold fast!a. DEPTHS OF SATAN7. PROMISESa. Given power over nationsb. Given the “Morning Star”
Revelation 2:18–29NKJV