New Testament - REVELATION 3:14-22 - (Church of the Laodiceans)
Channel: Calvary Chapel Windward
Date: 2016-06-04

New Testament - REVELATION 3:14-22 - (Church of the Laodiceans) - CC Windward - Pastor Tim

New Testament - REVELATION 3:14-22 - (Church of the Laodiceans) - Calvary Chapel Windward - OAHU, HAWAII - Pastor Tim Newman - From Local Olelo / Oceanic / Time Warner Cable show "A View from Calvary" - Episode # 194: - Original Air Date: 01 03 2010 A.D.

PASTOR TIM's NOTES

Revelation 3:14-22
“The Church of Laodicea”

 Col 4:12-14
We might call this church the “High Self Esteem Church”.
They think they have it all together. 1 John 2:15-17
1. Jesus COMMUNICATES His character to the church.
Vs. 14
1a. Jesus COMMUNICATES the fact that he is the AMEN.
What is being confirmed is the truth of God’s word and the identity of Jesus.
That is, it is unchanging or we might say immutable. 2 Cor 1:18-22
1b. Jesus COMMUNICATES the fact that he is the FAITHFUL AND TRUE WITNESS.
In Revelation 1:5 Jesus Christ was called "the faithful witness," one Who proclaims
accurately the revelation of God.
Jesus is a true witness of God. John 14:8-10
1c. Jesus COMMUNICATES the fact that he is the BEGINNING or ORINGINATOR OF THE
CREATION.

Col 1:15-18
It is a clear statement of His pre-existence (before His birth in Bethlehem) and
power.
2. Jesus CONDEMNS this church.
Vs. 15-17
2a. Jesus CONDEMNS this church because they were COMPLACENT.
Being spit out of the mouth of the Lord suggests rejection by Him. Matt 7:21-23
2b. Jesus CONDEMNS this church because of their self proclaimed CONFIDENCE.
They are completely unaware of their spiritual condition.
2c. Jesus CONDEMNS this church because they do not know their present CONDITION.
How does Jesus see them?
What is their true spiritual condition?
3. Jesus COUNCILS the church.
Vs. 18

 3a. Jesus COUNCILS them to BUY GOLD.
Gold that is "refined in the fire" is pure; the dross has been removed.

1 Peter 1:7-8
The reference here is to a purified faith, not a mere profession that was not
genuine.
3b. Jesus COUNCILS them to BUY WHITE GARMENTS.

Rev 7:13-15
It is a picture of God's righteousness, holiness, and purity-a symbol of true salvation.
3C. Jesus COUNCILS them to ANNOINT THEIR EYES.
The connection with the anointing of the Holy Spirit seems inescapable.
Their eyes needed the eye salve of the Holy Spirit in order that they might see
God's viewpoint.
4. Jesus rebukes and CHASTENS the church to repent.
Vs. 19-20
4a. Jesus CHASTENS them because he loves them. Heb 12:5-8
4b. Jesus CHASTENS them so they will repent.
They are "lukewarm" and about to be rejected by the Lord unless some serious action
takes place that would change their minds and conduct.
4c. Jesus CHASTENS them so that they would open the door.
What is the "door"? Good Bible teachers disagree.
(1) The door of the church in Laodicea
(2) the door of a believer's heart
(3) the door of an unbeliever's heart
(4) the door through which Jesus Christ will come again.
Either way;
This was an invitation for fellowship.
5. Jesus promises an eternal COMPENSATION.
Vs. 21-22
5a. Jesus promises the COMPENSATION of sitting with HIM on his throne.
We shall one day rule and reign with Jesus Christ in His kingdom on earth.
Isaiah 9:7; Matthew 19:28; Luke 1:32-33; Luke 22:29-30
Here, there is the message to mere professing Christians, who do not really walk
with the Lord - "repent," before it is too late.
Are we ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ?