Church notes - 5th June 2022
Communion
Isaiah 40:28 -31
Psalm 55:25
Sermon
Revelation 2:12 - 17
Sin disguises itself, but it never delivers. We must not compromise our faith.
The Church of Pergamum had compromised with the Nicolatians. It was also another place where the Imperial Cult was strong.
vs 12
The sword of judgement
Jesus came in judgement.
A choice
The sword of Rome, or the sword of Jesus.
The same today
The Western Culture or our faith.
vs 13
vs 14 - 16
A call to repentance.
A similarity between the Nicolatians and Balaam.
Idol worship and mystical rituals.
See Numbers 25
1 Peter 4:4
Compromise - When the distinction between the Church and the World is blurred.
Materlialism - material wealth, pleasure and comfort.
Secular Humanism - people see themselves as the final authority over their own lives and moral decisions.
Permissive Society
We need to honor Christ.
vs 16
vs 17
John 6:32 - 38