7 #5 The Church that was Dead Inside

Revelation 3:1-6 Demographics Not communicating clearly Not willing to change Lack of love Divisions, arguments Assuming the gospel instead of teaching it Scandals (sexual, financial) Lack of leadership Not training the next generation

#5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6 A good reputation is not a sign of spiritual health

Most: Spiritually dead Some: spiritually asleep & dying A few: spiritually alive! #5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6

#5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6 Spiritually dead (v1) Ephesians 2:1 you were dead in your transgressions and sins... v4-5 God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.

#5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6 Spiritually asleep & dying (v2) Ephesians 5:14 “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Wake up! Remember the gospel Hold it fast Repent

Most: Spiritually dead (v1) Some: spiritually asleep & dying (v2) A few: spiritually alive! (v4-5) #5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6

#5 The Church that was Dead Inside Revelation 3:1-6