Sardis…church of the living...
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Sardis…church of the living dead…
be very afraid!
• Sardis was the most fertile, most pagan, and at one time thought to be unconquerable
• Had the Christians there been conquered? • Seven stars (Rev 1:20) • Seven spirits (Is 11:2)
Verses 1-‐3 The walking dead or a church that is alive?
o A reputation for being alive o 550 B.C. King Croesus was conquered o There was a strong Jewish and Christian presence
“A church is in danger of death when it begins to worship it’s past, when it is more concerned with forms than with life; when it is more concerned with material than it is with spiritual things” –William Barclay
o go back to what you know (started well) • The Jewish Synagogue
o Built in the gymnasium/bathhouse o No Jewish opposition for the Christians
• Sardis was conquered in the night…like a thief would do
o (Luke 12:35-‐40, I Thessalonians 5:1-‐9, 2 Peter 3:8-‐13) Verses 4,5 Zombie attire or the clothing of the Christian?
o Garment industry was there o White garments =7 times in Revelation (wedding garments)
Verse 6…The walking dead have no ears Were the Christians trying to be salt and light or were they so accustomed to the culture they didn’t notice the difference?
It’s time to wake up and strengthen that which is dying!