Revelation 2:8-11 The Suffering Saints of Smyrna.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Church at Smyrna What is a Martyr? Gk. μ ρτυς – Means a witness Jesus' Description (v 8) First and Last (Isa 41:4) Dead and Alive (Heb 2:14-15) The.

Advertisements

Secrets to Overcoming Temptations. Secrets to Overcoming Temptations: Every Temptation is a Divine Test.

Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus Pop. 250,000 Asia Minor’s most important seaport Three trade routes converged “Supreme Metropolis of Asia” A free.

“Neither Will I Be With You Anymore” Joshua 7:12 Israel at Ai.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION 1:9 ‘Fellow-Partaker’. Revelation 1:9 9 I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the [1] tribulation and [2] kingdom and [3]

Persevere Under Pressure To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came.

FIRST AND FOREMOST First Letter: Ephesus - Rev. 2:1-7 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven.

Faithful Unto Death Revelation 2:8-11.

Two Churches - Smyrna & Philadelphia Teach Us About Suffering & Hope.

The Church in the World, Part 1 Revelation

ICEL Truus Wierda 21 July 2013 Perseverance. ICEL James 1: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because.

Compensation for Following! Lesson 5. Getting started… What activities have you found helpful to maintain a “living sacrifice” attitude and to walk in.

Letter to the Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11.

SEVEN. What do you FEAR? Revelation Churches 7 letters 7 ways God wants to transform us. to transform us.

WE ARE TO BE A CHURCH THAT PREPARES FOR PERSECUTION.

Are you Suffering with Christ? We as Americans know very little about suffering compared with the rest of the world. But as Christians, we should know.

How to Handle Tough Times: Lessons to Learn from Job 4 th of a Series 1 John 5:3-5 July 17 - AM.

Simple Truth There are three possible sources of trouble in our lives.

Revelation 4:1-4 The Vision of Glory. V.4- Around the throne 24 thrones- authority 24 Elders sitting- reigning Clothed in white garments Golden crowns.

Safe In The Arms of Jesus God Wants To Keep Us Safe Luke 15:4-7 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine.

Romans 3:22-23 [22] Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “‘I know.

The Joy of Trials – James 1:2-4.  James has been called: The gospel of common sense The epistle of basic Christianity  Author – James the brother of.

Rev 2:8-11 Smyrna.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants - things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel.

Crown of Life (Martyr’s Crown) Revelation 2:10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to.

Revelation 2:8-11: Christ’s Message To Smyrna 1 Christ’s Address to the Church in Smyrna By Eric Douma.

James 1:2-12 CONSIDER TRIALS ALL JOY Christians experiencing trials are a certainty. Not IF, but WHEN (v. 2). Not IF, but WHEN (v. 2). 2 Timothy 3:12;

THE CROWN OF LIFE James 1:12.

James 1:1-15 Trials and Temptations. James 1: 1-15 James: What REAL faith looks like James 2:14-25 – How REAL faith is inevitably seen in a one’s actions.

Seven Churches of Asia Revelation Chapters 2 and 3.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants - things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel.

 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “‘I know your tribulation and your.

EVERYONE DISCIPLING The Task – What is Discipleship? Luke 9:18-27.

“ No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but.

Gospel of Grace Fellowshipggf.church0 by Eric Douma Gospel of Grace Fellowship June 5, 2016.

Lesson 4.  History/Setting  Modern city of Izmir, Turkey  Excellent harbor, extensive trade  Temple for cult emperor worship of Tiberius  Polycarp,

Inheriting the Promises And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 that you do not become.

Galatians 6:1-10.  2 Thessalonians 3:13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.  Revelation 2:10 Do not fear any of those things.

THE HUMILITY OF THE KING

Pure Through Temptation

Words that define the Christian Life

Lesson 38: Growing Faith James 1:2-4, Lesson 38: Growing Faith James 1:2-4,

Revelation 2:10 (NKJV) 10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that.

Letter to Smyrna: Church Behind The Iron Curtain (Rev. 2:8-11)

Dig Another Well (Gen. 26). Dig Another Well (Gen. 26)

Jesus Walks U Through （Revelation 2:8-11）

The Book of Romans Romans 5:1-21.

Why are we Losing Our Young People?

Crown of Life 2 Timothy 4:8.

Virtues: Patience.

Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 Write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: The First and the Last, the One who was dead and came to life, says:

Revelation of Jesus: Because the Time Is Near!

Dr. Andy Woods Senior Pastor – Sugar Land Bible Church

The Seven Churches of Asia Smyrna

What Is Your Price?. What Is Your Price? Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth,

Having Little Strength, Yet Keeping the Lord’s Word

Tried and True Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12.

THE BOOK OF JAMES Lesson 6 Chapter 1 vss

Encouragement for a Life of Trials and Certain Death

What It Does and Does Not Do

Pastor Keone Revelations 2:8-11

Having a Genuine Faith James 1:1-12.

A Study of "True Religion"

People God Won't Forgive

Life is hard As children – we wonder if we’ll ever make it to adulthood: School, friend problems, bullying, etc. As adults – we still struggle Relationships:

Revelation 2:8-11. Revelation 2:8-11 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to.

The Victory Over Satan 1Peter 5:1-14.

Christ’s Encouragement for Us

Presentation transcript:

Revelation 2:8-11

The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

REVELATION 2:8-11 The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“I know your tribulation.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

REVELATION 13:14-17 The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“I know your poverty.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“BUT YOU ARE RICH!” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“blasphemy of the Jews” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“the synagogue of Satan” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“Be faithful until death…” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…give you the crown of life.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…give you the crown of life.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“You will be hated by all men on account of My name...” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…but the one who endures to the end will be saved.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…but the one who endures to the end will be saved.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“Blessed is the man who endures and perseveres...” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

“…receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised.” The Suffering Saints of Smyrna

 It’s still going to be hard to live a true godly life in a world filled with so much ungodliness  You are still going to face countless temptations to let other things become your god  You could possibly lose your soul if you let your possessions become more important than God  You are still called upon to give your life for the sake of Christ Are you truly giving your life to the Lord?

 It’s still going to be hard to live a true godly life in a world filled with so much ungodliness  You are still going to face countless temptations to let other things become your god  You could possibly lose your soul if you let your possessions become more important than God  You are still called upon to give your life for the sake of Christ Pattern your Christian walk after those brave souls who truly were faithful until death!

 It’s still going to be hard to live a true godly life in a world filled with so much ungodliness  You are still going to face countless temptations to let other things become your god  You could possibly lose your soul if you let your possessions become more important than God  You are still called upon to give your life for the sake of Christ Pattern your Christian walk after those brave souls who truly were faithful until death!