"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous One"

January 23, 2022 Preacher: Michael Neglia Series: Elders and Guest Preachers

Topic: Church Life Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Jesus evaluates the state of the Ephesian church

- The Positive (v2,3,6)

Ephesians working hard for the faith with patience and endurance.

Rejected the teaching of the Nicolaitans (see v14,15)

- The Problem (v4)

Ephesians "abandoned their first love".

Hearts became cold. just going through the motions (1 Corinthiand 13:3) -or-

Abandoned their love for each other. (Hebrews 6:7-10; John 13:34,35; Matthew 5:43-45)

- The Prescription (v5a)

Remember (1Timothy 1:13), Repent, Rewind (Ephesians 1:15,16)

- The Peril (5b)

If not, Christ "will remove your lampstand from this place"

- The Promise (v7)

If you are a true believer, you will endure, overcome all and receive eternal life

John 14:2,3,4-6 - Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Through him only is eternal life.

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