Saul the Pharisee was zealous for the LORD and taught “according to the strict manner of the law” (Acts 22:3). Thus, when a new sect appeared, worshiping a crucified Galilean as being the Son of God, Saul met the heretics head on. He gave approval and held the coats of his companions as they stoned …
As we steadily approach the finish line of our present sermon series through the seven letters of Revelation, the third to the last message has hit me full force. Jesus gives to the Apostle John a letter for the church of Sardis, and His words for it are terrifying. We’ve already heard Jesus rebuke the …
Seven Letters Week 5 SUGGESTED VERSES FOR MEMORIZATION & MEDITATION I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. (Revelation 2:19) Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth. (Revelation 2:16) …
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Seven Letters Week 2 SUGGESTED VERSES FOR MEMORIZATION & MEDITATION I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. (Revelation 2:3) But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. (Revelation 2:4) Remember therefore from where you have …
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