Family Worship Center, Beloit WI
Sunday Service October 20, 2024
A Letter to the Church: Week 5
Locations & Times
FWCBeloit
1021 Cranston Rd, Beloit, WI 53511, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Family Worship Center
Watch our services LIVE and ON DEMAND from our website.
https://fwcbeloit.com/church-online/Give Online
If you would like to participate in today's offering, please click the link below and select "GIVE HERE".
https://fwcbeloit.com/give/Elisabeth Elliot
“If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look 'little' or 'big’.”
“If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look 'little' or 'big’.”
The History of Pergamum
1. Capital of the province of Asia and the center of Asian culture
2. Center of four of the most important gods of the day – Zeus, Athene, Dionysus and Asclepius
3. Chief god was Asclepius and was considered the god of healing
4. City was lenient towards those in the church who were compromising their faith with idol worship
1. Capital of the province of Asia and the center of Asian culture
2. Center of four of the most important gods of the day – Zeus, Athene, Dionysus and Asclepius
3. Chief god was Asclepius and was considered the god of healing
4. City was lenient towards those in the church who were compromising their faith with idol worship
Christ’s Authority Over Earthly Powers
Christ’s Authority Over Earthly Powers
1. The sharp double edge sword
1. The sharp double edge sword
Christ’s Authority Over Earthly Powers
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
Christ’s Authority Over Earthly Powers
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
3. The church needs to hold fast to the Name of Jesus
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
3. The church needs to hold fast to the Name of Jesus
Christ’s Authority Over Earthly Powers
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
3. The church needs to hold fast to the Name of Jesus
4. Encouragement through God’s Word
1. The sharp double edge sword
2. Jesus knows our circumstances
3. The church needs to hold fast to the Name of Jesus
4. Encouragement through God’s Word
The Word of God Strengthens the Faithful
The Word of God Strengthens the Faithful
1. Jesus’ description: “sharp, double-edged sword”
1. Jesus’ description: “sharp, double-edged sword”
The Word of God Strengthens the Faithful
1. Jesus’ description: “sharp, double-edged sword”
2. Pergamum's challenging environment
1. Jesus’ description: “sharp, double-edged sword”
2. Pergamum's challenging environment
Augustine of Hippo
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.
The Word of God Exposes Falsehoods
The Word of God Exposes Falsehoods
1. History of the falsehood in Pergamum
2. The teaching of Balaam
1. History of the falsehood in Pergamum
2. The teaching of Balaam
The Word of God Exposes Falsehoods
1. History of the falsehood in Pergamum
2. The teaching of Balaam
3. The Nicolaitans
1. History of the falsehood in Pergamum
2. The teaching of Balaam
3. The Nicolaitans
Craig S Keener
“The Nicolaitans appear to have been a group who encouraged believers to compromise with the culture, particularly in matters of sexual immorality and idolatry.”
“The Nicolaitans appear to have been a group who encouraged believers to compromise with the culture, particularly in matters of sexual immorality and idolatry.”
Warren Wiersbe
“A little compromise with the world can lead to a great deal of contamination in the church.”
“A little compromise with the world can lead to a great deal of contamination in the church.”
The Word of God Will Divide and Make Holy
The Word of God Will Divide and Make Holy
1. The call to repentance
1. The call to repentance
Reinhard Bonnke
True repentance is more than just saying sorry; it's a supernatural act empowered by the Holy Spirit that transforms our hearts and minds.
True repentance is more than just saying sorry; it's a supernatural act empowered by the Holy Spirit that transforms our hearts and minds.
The Word of God Will Divide and Make Holy
1. The call to repentance
2. Jesus’ promise of judgment
1. The call to repentance
2. Jesus’ promise of judgment
The Promise to Overcome
1. Hidden manna
1. Hidden manna
David Jeremiah
“The hidden manna represents the spiritual nourishment that comes from an intimate relationship with Christ, contrasting with the temporary pleasures of the world.”
“The hidden manna represents the spiritual nourishment that comes from an intimate relationship with Christ, contrasting with the temporary pleasures of the world.”
The Promise to Overcome
1. Hidden manna
2. White stone with a new name
1. Hidden manna
2. White stone with a new name
Charles Swindoll
“The white stone with a new name symbolizes acquittal, purity, and a new identity in Christ. It's a promise of eternal fellowship with Him.”
“The white stone with a new name symbolizes acquittal, purity, and a new identity in Christ. It's a promise of eternal fellowship with Him.”
Tim Keller
“The message to Pergamum reminds us that faithfulness to Christ often requires swimming against the cultural current. We must be willing to stand firm, even when it's costly.”
“The message to Pergamum reminds us that faithfulness to Christ often requires swimming against the cultural current. We must be willing to stand firm, even when it's costly.”