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On 7/28/2003 at 12:41 AM, Pastor Ralph said:

Q5. Summarize the lessons of this chapter. What are the churches criticized for? What are they praised for? How should these observations shape the twenty-first century Church?

Summarize the lessons of this chapter. What are the churches criticized for?

The letters to the churches are hard and encouraging

The churches in this chapter are criticized for their spiritual weaknesses, the imperfections in their spiritual walk.  They are told of areas where they have been strong and have lost ferver.  Encouraged to strengthen the things which were about to die.

What are they praised for?

The churches in this chapter are praised for their spiritual strength, for works of charity and service.  They are encouraged to hold on to their faith.

How should these observations shape the twenty-first century Church?

For the twenty-first century Church these observations should shape the way we seek to stay fervent and grounded in the word of God, in the service of the Kingdom and in our worship to God.

 

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