The Letter To The Church of Ephesus (Historical/Devotional Application)This week we’ll be looking at the Historical and Devotional Application of Revelation Audio (MP3) Notes (PDF)Recap in 10 TweetsWe can learn a lot about what Christ is looking for in His church by the characteristics He COMMENDS in the church at Ephesus. #WordStrongJesus COMMENDS the church of Ephesus for being a DISCIPLING church… a 1 Cor. Jesus COMMENDS the church of Ephesus for being a DISCIPLINED church. #WordStrongJesus COMMENDS the church of Ephesus for being a DISCIPLINING church. #WordStrongThe Ephesus Church could BEAR the trouble, labor, trials, difficulty, hardships & persecution they faced for Christ & His work. #WordStrongWhat the Ephesus Church could NOT BEAR, however, was someone who professed to know Christ but lived an evil life. #WordStrongWe can “bear them which are evil”—but can’t bear the thought of approaching another believer in the spirit of Gal. Jesus actually COMMENDS the church of Ephesus for their INTOLERANCE! They called out false doctrine/teachers! #WordStrongJesus actually COMMENDS the church of Ephesus for HATING the deeds of the Nicolaitans. (Jesus HATED ’em too!) #WordStrongThough the church of Ephesus was CONNECTED to all the right beliefs & actions—they had become DISCONNECTED from Jesus! #WordStrongThe post Revelation 2:1–7 [Session 11] appeared first on #WordStrong.