9 - 20210124 - Casual Christianity is our Enemy

The book of Revelation begins with the apostle John seeing a vision of the glorified Christ that was so powerful he could not remain standing. Through this vision, Jesus gave John a message for the seven prominent churches of Asia Minor that he had a pastoral relationship with.

Jesus had something specific to say to each of the seven churches in addition to the unfolding future events that would be true for all of them. In our passage today, we will read the message that was given to the church at Laodicea. As you will see, the church in this city had slowly but surely become casual in their relationship with God and obedience to His Word. In light of this, Jesus highlights their true spiritual condition and gives them a serious rebuke with the hope that they might once again become zealous Christians that produce fruit that reveals and glorifies Jesus.