Jesus’ Letters to His Church

(Rev 1:19 – 3:22)

Part II

I. The Church in Thyatira (Rev 2:18-29)

Commendations

· Good works
· Charity, service, and faith
· Patience

Admonitions

· Toleration of Idolatry
· Toleration of Wickedness
· Toleration of Unrepentance

Consequences of Obedience

· Power over the nations

Consequences of Disobedience

· Death to idolaters and the wicked
· Be given to according to one’s works

Imperatives

· Hold fast
· Overcome
· Keep my works

II. The Church in Sardis (Rev 3:1-6)

Commendations

· Only for the few undefiled

Admonitions

· Living on their name while being spiritually dead
· Imperfect works before God

Consequences of Obedience

· White raiment
· Name in the Book of Life

Consequences of Disobedience

· Christ will come upon them a thief

Imperatives

· Overcome
· Hear

III. The Church in Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13)

Commendations

· Have kept Jesus’ Word
· Have not denied Jesus’ name
· Have suffered the persecution of the Jews

Admonitions

· None

Consequences of Obedience

· Be kept from the hour of temptation
· Get a crown no man can take
· Be a pillar in the Temple of God

Consequences of Disobedience

· None

Imperatives

· Overcome
· Hear what is said by the Holy Spirit

IV. The Church in Laodicea (Rev 3:14-22)

Commendations

· None

Admonitions

· Lukewarm Faith
· Self-reliance

Consequences of Obedience

· Sit with Christ on His Throne

Consequences of Disobedience

· Rebuking and chastening

Imperatives

· Repent
· Overcome
· Hear what is said by the Holy Spirit