Message Notes

(I) THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE AS A CHURCH

1. This is a very grave possibility!

2. Five churches out of seven were in grave danger of failing miserably

(II) THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA

1. Assessor of the Church

a) The Son of God (Revelation 2:18b)

b) Clarity

“With eyes like a flame of fire” Revelation 2:18c

c) Firmness

“Feet like fine brass” Revelation 2:18d

2. Assessment of the Church

a) Positive

i) Works ( Revelation 2:19a )

ii) Love ( Revelation 2:19b )

iii) Service ( Revelation 2:19c )

iv) Faith ( Revelation 2:19d )

v) Perseverance (patience) ( Revelation 2:19e )

b) Negative

i) Tolerance of false prophetess ( Revelation 2:20b )

ii) Deadly influence of Jezebel went unchecked ( Revelation 2:20-22 )

iii) Devastating results on the church ( Revelation 2:20-22 )

iv) Depths of Satan ( Revelation 2:24c )

3. Admonition

a) Hold fast ( Revelation 2:25a )

b) Overcome ( Revelation 2:26a )

c) Keep the works of Christ to the end ( Revelation 2:26 )

(III) DETERMINING TO FIND VICTORY IN THE LORD

1. Read the Scriptures diligently

2. Recognise the possibility of failing

3. Respond to the leading of the Spirit of God

4. Realise the potential to be an Overcomer