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The church in Ephesus was planted by Paul (Acts 18:18- 21)
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The Seven Churches of Asia
- Ephesus“The Church Who Left Her First Love”(Revelation 2:1-7)
The church in Ephesus was planted by Paul (Acts 18:18-21)
Revelation 2:1-7
He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstandsMatthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5-
6
You will notice that in this letter there is a commendation, a condemnation, needed counsel,
and a promise.
COMMENDATION Revelation 2:2-3, 6
“I Know” John 2:24-25 Hebrews
4:13
I know your works, your labor, your patience…John 9:4
1 Corinthians 15:58
I know…you cannot bear
those who are evil1 Corinthians 5:9-11
the reason: 1 Corinthians 5:5
2 Thess. 3:6
I know…you have tested
those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars
1 John 4:1; 2 John 9-11; Acts 17:11
I know…you have
persevered and have patience,
and have labored for My
name's sake and have not
become weary
Galatians 6:9
I know…you hate the
deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also
hate
CONDEMNATION
Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love (Revelation 3:4)
It is significant that Jesus does not
accuse them of no longer having love –
but of less love, a lower quality love
John 4:24Ephesians 4:15
COUNSELRemember therefore from
where you have fallen; repent and do the first
works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove
your lampstand from its place - unless you repent
Revelation 2:5
PROMISEHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says
to the churches. To him who
overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of
the Paradise of God.
Revelation 2:7
MAY WE NEVER
LEAVE OUR FIRST LOVE