Revelation 2:12-17
Big Idea: The Compromising Of My Faith Comes When I Worship Culture Over Christ
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes to whom we must give account.”
– Hebrews 4:12-13
The Daily Decision Of Devotion (Revelation 2:12-17):
1) Compromise My Faith & Reap Christ’s Wrath (v. 14-16)
“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes Himself an enemy of God.”
– James 4:4
The Process Of Repentance (v. 3)
1) Brokenness over my sin
2) Confession of my sin
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.“
- 1 John 1:9
3) Turning from my sin and to God
4) Making restitution for my sin
2) Hold Fast To My Faith & Receive Eternal Reward (v. 17)
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”
– Ephesians 6:13-18
Rewards From Christ (v. 17):
1) Daily provision from Christ
2) Victory in Christ
3) A new identity through Christ