In this episode, we talk more about the Book of Revelation and the letter written to the church of Smyrna on standing strong in the face of persecution. The Book of Revelation reveals God's end-time plan, but more importantly, it reveals the person of Jesus to us. The encouragement is not to become obsessed with the end-time plan, or fearful of end-time events, but to become fixated on the person of Jesus and love Him with our obedience.
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Storytime
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Understanding the Book of Revelation as the revelation of Jesus.
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Persecution of Christianity
The Spirit of Glory and the manifest presence of God in persecution
Valuing heavenly rewards for those who overcome compromise
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Overcoming worldly unbelief and unfaithfulness
Operating in faith
Worshipping the Person of Jesus in the secret places
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Recapping letters to the church of Ephesus and the church of Smyrna
The Church growing in times of persecution
Counterfeit religions
Articles Mentioned:
Christianity is the World's Most Persecuted Religion
Verses Mentioned:
1 Peter 4:14
Revelation 1-3
Acts 5:33-42
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