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

4. #1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Sardis
Holds the seven spirits of God

5. 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—

6. #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

7. #2 True condition (“I know…”)
“I know” your deeds

8. #3 Correction
Reputation of being alive, but they are dead!
Living in sin

9. 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.

10. #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

11. #4 Encouragement
Wake up!
Strengthen what remains
He didn’t say “leave! ”
Remember what God said to you
Obey
Repent

12. #5 Commendation
A few people have not soiled their clothes

13. #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

14. #1 Specific aspect of the revelation of Jesus for Philadelphia
Holy
True
Holds the key of David

15. #2 True condition (“I know…”)
“I know” your deeds

16. #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

17. #3 Commendation
He will make those persecuting them acknowledge God’s love
Have obeyed His command
Endured patiently
#4 No Correction

18. (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

19. #5 Encouragement
Keep them from the “hour” of trial
He’s coming soon!
Hold on!
So that no one will take your crown

20. #6 His Promise “To him who overcomes”
He will make a pillar
Psalm 27:1-5
Security

21. #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]

22. #7 Listen up!
“He who has an ear”
The Spirit says this