THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

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THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION 2:1-7 YOUR FIRST LOVE THE FIRST OF THE - “7 letters to the 7 Churches”

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST THE THREE COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE LETTERS 1. Commendation - A recounting of the “good things.” 2. Condemnation – A listing of the “bad things.” 3. Challenge/Charge – A word of instruction or warning Read Text: Revelation 2:1-7

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST I. THE COMMENDATIONS 1. Hard work/PERSEVERANCE 2. They do not tolerate “WICKEDNESS” or “FALSE TEACHING” in their midst. 3. They endure HARDSHIPS for the Name of Jesus! 4. They hate the practice of the NICOLAITANS.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST II. THE CONDEMNATION YOU HAVE LOST YOUR “FIRST LOVE!” III. THE CHALLENGE REPENT AND RETURN!

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST