The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
The members of the original church at Ephesus lived in a very perverse, immoral, and dark city at a time when Emperor Domitian reigned. He was the first Roman emperor to seriously persecute Christians. Yet, even under heavy persecution and opposition, the Lord Jesus was able to commend the Ephesian believers for their strong doctrinal stand and their determination to not "faint" in their well doing for Him.
In this lesson, we conclude looking at Christ's words to this first of seven Asia Minor churches (which prophetically pictured Church history, as well as individual churches throughout Church history). We look at His words of accusation, "Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love" (Revelation 2:4)! The early Apostolic church went "off track," not in doctrine, but in her personal love-relationship with Christ!
When love for Christ "cools off," so does love for the brethren. An atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust in the Church body is not good; it does not develop brotherly love. This letter from the Lord is one we all need to use for serious self-examination. It is so easy to fall into the trap of serving Him for a number of wrong reasons, when we should be serving Him from deep love for what He means to us personally.
Genesis Lesson 31: Table of 70 Nations {Fascinating!}
Genesis Lesson 30: Noah, Drunk and Naked {What?!}
Genesis Lesson 29: The Noahic Covenant {True Meaning of the Rainbow}
One Thing is Needful! {Tale of Two Sisters; Martha and Mary} NEW STUDY!
Joanna; A Unique, Fascinating Female Disciple NEW STUDY!
Samaritana - Life-Changing Encounter with Man 7 NEW STUDY! {Fourth Significant ”Well Meeting” of Scripture}
Anna; Prophetess , Witness, and Evangelist - NEW STUDY
Genesis Lesson 28: A New World Order
Genesis Lesson 27: The Ark on Ararat {The Date it Rested is FASCINATING!)
Genesis Lesson 26: The Noahic Flood {Three Sources of Evidence the Flood was Global}
Genesis Lesson 25: Noah and the Ark {How to Handle Life’s Storms, Including Persecution}
Genesis Lesson 24: Antediluvian Degeneracy {Fallen Angels’ Impact on Pre-Flood World}
Genesis Lesson 23: Descendants of Seth {The 10 Pre-Flood Patriarch’s Names Point to Christ!}
Genesis Lesson 22: Descendants of Cain {Who did Cain marry? Also, forget the ”Cavemen” Lies!}
Genesis Lesson 21: Cain and Abel {Abel, a Type of Christ; Cain and the First False Religion}
Genesis Lesson 20: The Deliverance of Man {Banishment from Eden - a Merciful Blessing}
Genesis Lesson 19: The Great HOPE of Man {Most Important Prophecy in Bible! Plus a Jet-Tour History from the Fall to the Resurrection}
Genesis Lesson 18: The Judgment of Man {Adam Plays Hide-and-Seek and the Blame Game}
Genesis Lesson 17: The Fall of Man {Adam was NOT Deceived, so WHY did he sin?}
Genesis Lesson 16: The Temptation of Man {Why did God create Satan? Why did He allow Satan into Eden?}
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Devoted To Prayer
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
BardsFM