Spiritually Dead & Open Doors Week 8: Spiritually Dead & Open Doors (Revelation 3:1-13)

#1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Sardis Holds the seven spirits of God

Isaiah 11:1-2 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 1)The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— 2)the Spirit of wisdom and 3)of understanding, 4)the Spirit of counsel and 5)of might, 6)the Spirit of the knowledge and 7)fear of the LORD—

#1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Sardis Holds the seven spirits of God (the fullness of the Holy Spirit) Holds the seven stars

#2 True condition (“I know…”) “I know” your deeds

#3 Correction Reputation of being alive, but they are dead! Living in sin

James 1:14-15 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

#3 Correction Reputation of being alive, but they are dead! Living in sin Playing church (Hypocrisy) Denied the source of spiritual life Deeds not complete in the sight of God

#4 Encouragement Wake up! Strengthen what remains He didn’t say “leave! ” Remember what God said to you Obey Repent

#5 Commendation A few people have not soiled their clothes

#6 His Promise “To him who overcomes” Dressed in white Never blot out their name Will acknowledge before the Father #7 Listen up! “He who has an ear” The Spirit says this

#1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Philadelphia Holy True Holds the key of David

#2 True condition (“I know…”) “I know” your deeds

#3 Commendation With little strength, they have: Kept His word “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word” (John 14:23) - obedience Did not deny His name

#3 Commendation He will make those persecuting them acknowledge God’s love Have obeyed His command Endured patiently #4 No Correction

(vs. 8) Placed before them an open door that no one can shut #5 Encouragement (vs. 8) Placed before them an open door that no one can shut Deliverance Entrance to the kingdom Spiritual opportunity for evangelism and service

#5 Encouragement Keep them from the “hour” of trial He’s coming soon! Hold on! So that no one will take your crown

#6 His Promise “To him who overcomes” He will make a pillar Psalm 27:1-5 Security

#6 His Promise “To him who overcomes” He will write on them: The name of God [acceptance/ belonging/ identity] The name of the city of God [citizenship] Jesus’ new name [full revelation]

#7 Listen up! “He who has an ear” The Spirit says this