The End is All About Jesus

The Churches of Jesus

Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis

Revelation 3:1-6

The Main Point: A dead church relies on past reputation, but a living church lives in the reality of faith in Jesus.

• A City with a Past Reputation (v1a)
  • It was strong.
  • It was overconfident.
• A Christ with an Eternal Reputation (v1b)
  • He has the Spirit. (Isa 11:2; Jn 14:26; 16:7)
  • He holds the church. (Hebr 13:8)
• A Church with an Present Reputation (vv1c-3)
  • They are accused. (v1c; Rom 8:10; Mt 7:21 ...