Christ’s Address to the Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7)

“Seven Marks of a Healthy Church”: Mark #1 – Affectionate Love

Main idea: A loveless church is a lifeless church.

Outline:

1. Jesus praises the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:2-3, 6)
2. Jesus rebukes the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:4-5)
3. Jesus encourages the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1, 7)

Secondary sources cited:

• Joel R. Beeke, Revelation, Lectio Continua (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2016).

Order of Service (Sept 24, 2023)