As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love (Jn. He was soon to dieto be rejected [Mark 10:32-34]. We can remember the things of God. There are many benefits to remaining faithful. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Its a very human response to fear death. In order to adequately embrace the Gospel, we must understand the Gospel. When we think of all Jesus endured to save our souls, how could we not be faithful? But when that acclamation and acceptance violates our commitment to Christ, it is to be repudiated by the disciple of our Lord. Text: 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: "The First and the Last, the One who was dead and came to life, says: 9 I know your tribulation and poverty, yet you are rich. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, He wants to be acclaimed and accepted and praised by them. However fate or providence may assail us, our commitment to our Lord is, first, and supreme. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. It had been for a long time. He died and He came to life, therefore whatever happens to you, Christian, whatever befalls you, Smyrna, whatever happens among you, Christ Covenant, know that Im the beginning and the end, and even if you die for your faith, listen to the One who died and came to life. It was a difficult situation. We are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul (Heb. Faithfulness. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions [Matthew 19:21-22; Mark 10:21, 22]. How do you respond when you are living your best, walking by faith, serving God and the bottom falls out? We all love to be accepted. It is one of the marks and the characteristics of a good disciple of Jesus; our love for one another. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life, is not of the Father, but of the world. But after thirty-nine years, standing here in this pulpit, there are thousands and thousands who come every Lords day listening to what? The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. And our Lord may the flow of our lives be in praise, and in adoration, and worship, and in love for Thee, O blessed God, that as grace and mercy reached down even to me. Which leads to a second point of application. It tarries through the last breath. The And the second characteristic and mark of a true child of Christ is to dethrone self in my heart and to enthrone the Lord Jesus: He is the King of my life. You dont reject your Savior. by As we apply this standard, our views on many things undergo a radical change. However, many Christians are not as faithful as they need to be in their service to God. self in my heart and enthrone the Lord Jesus, 1. I have decided to follow Jesus, the characteristic of a true disciple of our Lord. Say away with the atheist.. Seeing that Polycarp was not being consumed by the fire, they then ordered an executioner to thrust him through with a dagger, and so finally Polycarp was dead.. And in Jerusalem, they nailed Him to a cross [Matthew 27:32-50]. Then finally, number three let us remember death is not the enemy. . He uses these reminders as an example to us of how we, too, can accomplish great things through our faith. The first one is this: and I take these out of the Bible, out of the New Testament. Thats the cry in each one of these churches. 1 2 3 4 Next He did NOT say, If you are faithful a few short years I will give thee a Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) If only everyone could live knowing deeply this one true fact. Listen to the words of our Lord in Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! We are not in this world to be acclaimed, we are to be true to our Lord, no matter what repudiation or scoffing or scorning. False doctrine prevents people from being faithful. Self, by nature, is on the throne of my heart. 8 billion called themselves Christians in some broadest sense of the word. We dont want to exaggerate it, we dont want to claim that were facing what other people are facing. He knew they would experience difficult times in their lives. Would to God we had ten thousand lives to offer to Jesus. That means we are never turning back. He hands it back to you doubly blessed; sanctified, hallowed when I place Jesus first in my life. We all know the occasions where suffering brings out the absolute best in people, and weve seen it in our own church. That grace, should that come, and for most of us, maybe all of us, it wont come like that, but when the opposition comes, when the moment comes at your workplace, youre going to go along with this program or who knows what happens to your job. The sermons and original blog posts are Copyright by Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. 10:39). It is like manna from heaven to a hungry heart. But here in the second half of the first century, several things had happened to make this situation untenable. Dont think youre the only one to whom injustice has ever happened. Paul takes a look around as he gives his last testimony. Well, no, notice what this letter says: The slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faithFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of Smyrna won the special privilege to build a temple to Emperor Tiberius. Friends. THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER Revelation chapter 2, beginning at verse 8. That is a big number. So 36billion total. He comes with comfort. Come. Give to Him life, home, family, business He will give it back to you While we stand and while we pray. . Thats what it is. They were poor, but rich in what really matters. Committed to a belief in another world(Colossians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:19), A. Clarence It was a great city in the day of the flesh of our Lord. Number one pray for the persecuted Church. A Now, before I speak of another, may I pause to avow; there is never, ever, a defeat, never in our commitment to our Lord. Of those 36 billion who have lived in the past 2000 years, by a very generous estimate, 12 billion were evangelized, had some access to the Gospel. Romans 6: 10-23 By a living faith, I mean one consumed with one desireto please our Lord. Tempted to disbelieve the Word of God. If there was a crime worthy of death, what would it be? Come do what you wish. Polycarp was then found guilty of confessing to being a Christian. It was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the LORD his God, as was the heart of his father David (1 Ki. 6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he In the little city of Bethany, they plotted His death. Say away with the atheists. And I dont know if this meant to be humorous at the moment of his almost death, but heres the story Polycarp solemnly looked at the whole crowd of lawless heathen who were in the stadium. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 He dressed like a Tory schoolmaster. So, what is this sin? And that leads them into all kinds of things that break the hearts of their parents. Instead of worshipping as they should, they play golf on Sunday mornings or they go the race track or they go fishing. We allow ourselves to be involved in so many activities that we no longer have the time to devote to Bible study and prayer. The fourth characteristic, the fourth mark of a true disciple of our Lordone who continues unswervingly in the Word of God. Not only that, but the Lord Jesus can sympathize because He, too, is a man, a human being, even now in heaven, the God-man. living faith, consumed with one desire to please Him(John 12:42-43), 1. The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways (Prov. Romans 10:17: Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing the word of God. If someone loved Jesus, he never tires of hearing about Him. You got, theres two deaths, and unless Jesus comes back in our lifetime, we all face the first death, but not all have to have the second death. 8:14). The real hero is not he who makes the fastest schedule but he who lasts the longest. approved we fear repudiation, censure, 2. Over time, the distinction between sacrificing to the Emperor as a ruler to honor him, and sacrificing to the Emperor as a god, well, that gets pretty fuzzy, and in some peoples minds a difference, a distinction without a difference. And that beautiful, symbolic portrayal in the fifteenth chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy is symbolic of all of us. Title: Death of two great patriarchs Two commands. Web10/ 9/ 94 FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH REVELATION 2: 10 (PAGE 1785 COME ALIVE BIBLE) JESUS CHRIST is appropriately spoken of as "the faithful witness" (Rev. Listen to this: Romans 4:17: God, who quickeneth the dead, calleth those things which be not as though they were, Abraham [Genesis 17:5], against hope, believed in hope. Hes telling us from Gods Holy Scriptures about our Lord. WebSermons by Bible: Sermons by Category: Sermons by Topic: Sermons by Speaker: Sermons by Language: Sermons by Date: Staff Picks: Comments, ALL -0 sec: Top Sermons: Online Bible: Hymnal: Daily Reading: About | $1 Signup! They were most affluent and well-to-do. And of those 8 billion Christians in the 2000 years since Christ, even nominally Christian, about 70 million have been martyred by one definition or another, a little less than 1%. read more, Scripture: Paul wrote along similar lines "I have fought the They are all doing it. Some of you will be thrown into prison for a time. So some of the Jews no longer had qualms about revering Caesar along with the Old Testament God, as is often the pressure to syncretism. Give it up. He knew what it was to face external temptation when that suffering came. [Matthew 27:57]. The church in Smyrna was a church of paradoxes. Do not be afraid. Why Jesus, in His letter to the church at Smyrna, instruct those Christians to Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.. The tragic and terrible civil war he was fighting in his heart registered in his countenance, stugnaz; and he lost the battle. Revelation chapter 2, verses 8 through 11. WebBe faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. As the song says, Just one glimpse of him in glory will the toils of life repay. Surely, seeing Jesus face to face will be reward enough for our faithfulness. The most remarkable Polycarp, who proved to be an apostolic and prophetic teacher in our own time, bishop of the catholic church, meaning the orthodox, universal church in Smyrna. To Him be the glory, honor, majesty, and eternal throne, from generation to generation. So to his sorrowing little congregation, he preached a farewell message and they placed everything on the wagonhis books, his furniture and everythingand he and his wife and the children climbed on the wagon, and they turned to leave. They were poor, but Jesus says, Youre rich. They were persecuted by Jews who Jesus says were not really Jews. A fervent love for the people of God(John 13:34-35, 15:12-13, 17, 1 John 3:14, 4:7, 11), A. John How can I blaspheme my King who saved me? There proconsul continue to press him to recant Christ and swear by Caesar and Polycarp refused. 14:14). The other place it is used is to describe the face of that young man. B. Elishas dedication to Elijah might And if the challenge in Ephesus was lovelessness, here it is the hatred of those who do not love Christ, or love the truth. Gave his life to be a Baptist preacher, VII. Certainly Christians in many places are relatively free from that threat, but at all times there will be part of the Church that will be called upon to make the good confession in the midst of danger, hostility, and death. And He uses the word stugnaz, translated lowering, the sky is stugnaz, it is lowering. 5:17; 23127). [Luke 9:62]: No one, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.. We all love to be praised. When Jesus said follow Him, this is our life's course. And what you do and what you believe and how you carry yourself is thought strange? Remember, they considered the Christians to be atheists because they didnt have any statues, they didnt have idols. by So you add them all up, and what? Indeed, the devil will throw some of But as Polycarp entered the stadium, there came a voice from heaven: Be strong, Polycarp, and courageous. Or some translations, be strong and play the man. And no one saw the speaker, but those of our people who were present heard the voice and then, as he was brought forward, there was a great uproar when they heard that Polycarp had been arrested. Why didnt the Lord say that to Joseph of Arimathea, who is described in the Bible as a rich man? However, when they entered Rahab's house, they found a woman who had already been touched by the Spirit and Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John Not only is there no evidence of immortality, but the facts show it is utterly impossible for us that there should be a life beyond this one on earth. Thats what they say, the unbeliever and the infidel and the agnostic. Not only that, but to receive from Jesus this comfort, its not simply the comfort of a really good friend who can put an arm around you or a counselor or a therapist or a pastor who can listen to you say and say, I feel so bad for you.. Is God first in your life? In the fifteenth chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy is one of the most unusual parabolic instances of devotion that you could ever think for or find in all literature. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important The second characteristic and mark of a faithful Christian: the denial of self. More were killed by other religious groups, and far and away, most of those Christian martyrs were killed by the state, some 55 million out of those 70 million. WebBe thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. He knew they would be tested severely. Especially and particularly is that true with our young people. Faithfulness means you keep bearing witness to Jesus. The weakness of men, universally, is to please one another. There are absolutes in the Christian life. Jesus does not offer a rebuke to Smyrna. I recognize the first born of Satan. So he didnt mess around. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. You can understand how this might happen. When I was a youth growing up, Clarence Darrow, the great agnostic and atheist, literally covered the horizon in the legal profession. Almost half of those were murdered, starved, died in prison camps in the Soviet Union. And I wonder if those of you this morning who are facing uncertain times, facing hardships, illness, chronic problems, test results, wayward family members Can you hear this comfort? WebClosed with a few words from Revelation chapter 2, including the line, "be faithful unto death." A pathway deliberately chosen death to the deepest desires of the flesh, 2:4). Instead, He told them to be faithful unto death. I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel (Gal. But in this context, in Smyrna, apparently, it was some of the Jews, whether because they felt like the Christians had sold them out or because they were worshiping another god, or they claimed to have had the Messiah, they would sometimes rat them out and be the informers that would then bring upon the Romans to these Christians in Smyrna. deep, never sated thirst for the Word(Romans empty and heart broken(1 John 2:15-17), IV. Theres nothing that says we cant pray for it to be removed. Revelation 2:10, Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Many deal with doubt and fear, but it is possible to be certain of salvation and live abundantly in Christ. Would I run away? That was Smyrna in 155 or 156 A.D. read more, Scripture: We dont want to make the mistake of saying that just because one worships three times a week every week he is faithful. You cannot help but admire this young man. Of course it does. In Matthew 16:3 Jesus uses it describing the face of a sky before a violent storm. It is far too easy to go through the motions of being faithful without really being faithful. Rev. Our reward is not here, it is there [Matthew 5:12]. And this allowed the Jews and the Romans to coexist. Not some physical anguish or personal disappointment, 2. An unswerving continuance in the Word of They will be subtle, but they will be there. Theyre such a testimony to Gods grace. Wed be fooling ourselves to make any sort of comparison. We must (Revelation 2:8-11) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are He never knows a turning back or an ultimate defeat. He stayed there in that tiny church over fifty years; their pastor over fifty years. Files Audio Faithful Unto Death (Video) Notes Transcript They dont think anything of the second death, thats not a possibility, but maybe theres some way with the right potions and the right exercise and the right diet, I dont actually have to face my own mortality.. It is a sermon in the series on the Great Doctrines of the Bible. And in this section, composed of about five sermons, the messages are addressed to us who are Christians. Evil influences prevent people from being faithful. Dethrone The Lord never said that to him. Or do with your weekends what everyone else would do. Hezekiah held fast to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments (2 Ki. The LORD preserves the faithful (Ps. Our home is not here, it is there [John 14:1-3; Reveltion 21:1-5]. May I turn to 1 John 3:14? The Bible contains many examples of those who forsook God because of evil influences. Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. First Corinthians 15:19: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.. . This morning, we want to examine the biblical teachings concerning our faithfulness and call us to faithfulness to God. Most people dont consider that they will die. He knows your broken heart in a way that no one else does. A reference to the fifteenth chapter of the Book of Genesis, where Abraham came before God and said, Lord, You say that I am to have a child and then the seed that comes out of my body, my loins, the whole world is be blessed. They werent so much concerned that the Christians were going to overthrow the Empire, but they thought this, This is a bad look for Rome. The Bible says that Zaccheus was a rich man [Luke 19:1-2]. I dont invite it. Jesus will be there with you. Isnt that unusual, that you would have a minister really converted? Give it up. Listening to a man expound the unsearchable riches of the Word of God. So many fall away because they are selfish-they dont care what God says theyre going to do what they want to do. Revelation 2:8-11, Denomination: Why didnt the Lord say that to him? Jesus calls us to overcome. The author of Hebrews had just finished writing about great men and women of faith-He wrote about how they obeyed God out of their faith. We dont have a little God. The Pharisees did that (Matt. And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is There was a price on the head of our Lord. 5:14)-Just as Christs love compelled Paul to evangelize, it should compel us to live holy lives. And he gave his life to be a Baptist preacher, John Fawcett. John 1:10-11: Jesus was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. It was a way for Rome to save, kind of save face and yet not have to go through this extermination of all the Jews, so well let them get by on a technicality. As we begin the New Year, I felt compelled to preach a series that deals with the foundational element of our faith the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Most of us, if were honest, are scared of suffering. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation. This letter reported this man was certainly one of the elect. For me I have it written down. For the white city thats soon coming down. FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. And whenever you see a monument to Nathan Hale, you will find inscribed the last word that he said, I regret I have but one life to lose for my country. That is a little comparable patriotic devotion, like us in our supreme love for Christ. I dont want it to come. 1 Cor 15:14 We could put it like this death comes to us all, heaven does not. The love of your life is in money. WebIts a very tender and touching sceneone of the most moving and heartwarming farewell speeches thats ever been recorded in literature. by choice to our Lord and Master forever, 1. You allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols (Rev. The clouds are boiling and the face of the heaven is angry. And because of the necessity pressed upon him in his growing family, he accepted an affluent church in London. Death has no power over anyone who is in me! Thats why Jesus is able to say in verse 10, Be faithful unto death, and I will give you Jesus knows. read more, Scripture: Its been translated into English. . But we also know that suffering brings with it many temptations. IF we are in CHRIST. You dont get angry with God. This is the pastor bringing the message entitled Faithful Unto Death. All England came to know him. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Yet Jesus came that it would not keep you in bondage, because the end of this life, for the Christian, is the beginning of a life that is far better. But listen to the heroes of the faith. But the Jews had been given a special exemption. We know what the commentator says, and we know what the politician says, and we know what the philosopher says, and we know what the academician says. If God says anything, preacher, tell us what does God say? Try to set an example from time to time to pray for it here from the pulpit. As we think of Gods love, what could we do but be faithful? Youre faithful. [John 13:34-35, 15:12-13, 15:7; 1 John 3:14, 4:7, 4:11, 4:21], Great Doctrines of the Bible: Practical Theology, And an unswerving continuance in the Word of God, A continuing living faith in a victorious Christ, And the last one that I mentioned: a devout, fervent love for Gods people. WebBe Faithful Unto Death The sixth step Jesus said, "Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life" (Revelation 2:10). These things I command you, that you love one another [John 15:17]. 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, Denomination: Web Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. A Kids, young people, you will face even more pressures. Never. The governor said, Swear the genius of Caesar. It may be in the workplace when you will not agree to do the advertising campaign they want to do, or the training that theyre making everyone do. No one is agathai but One, that is, God [Mark 10:18]. That is an extreme and harsh word taken in itself. 3:14). We can remember the great examples of Scripture. Hebrews 9:24-27. today we want to focus our attention on John. The Bible tells us that there is a sin that leads unto death - one single sin - and it might not be what we expect. When our Lord was on the way to Jerusalem to die, in Perea on the other side of Jordan, He was met, accosted in a town over there by a rich young ruler [Mark 10:17-22]. But in particular it blames some of the Jews. And unbelief will ask, How can such a thing be? So the men prepared the pyre and stripped Polycarp of his clothes, and as they were about to nail him to the stake, Polycarp interrupted. 10/18/2006 Jesus Himself said, Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul, rather fear Him who can destroy both body and soul in hell.. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.. But in 1776, he joined the Revolutionary Army. 31:23). Will you praise Him in pain? 5-12-03 We are called to be a people of the Gospel; the Gospel must be central to our lives. Job said, My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go (Job 27:6). It is called a martyr church. Yet Paul told Timothy that anyone who desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Come. I would love to be a professor of English literature. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. And worse than strange, is thought hateful. read more, Scripture: Irenaeus tells the story that on one occasion when Polycarp came face-to-face with the gnostic heretic Marcion, Marcion asked, Do you recognize me? to which Polycarp responded, I do, indeed. And anchoring every one of these commands, I said this to the leadership training on Friday night, theres a reason that chapters 4 and 5 come after chapter 2 and 3, because it is the vision of the One who sits on the throne that is the antidote for everything that challenges the churches in chapters 2 through 3. Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world (2 Tim. Or suppose I were to stand here, and if I were trained to be a scientist; suppose I were to lecture on science three times every week? And a youngster wants to belong to the group. Lets pray. WebSermon Series: RevelationSermon Title: The Church of Smyrna: Be Faithful Unto DeathScripture Text: Revelation 2:8-11Speaker: Rev. Of those 70 million that scholars estimate, 70 million Christian martyrs in the history of the Church, 45 million were killed in the 20th century, in the last 100 years. Three points of application. What does it mean for us? Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Its a letter from Jesus, who is the Jewish Messiah. Or it could refer to a garland, a victors crown. They were hated, they were harassed, they faced the prospect of persecution and even death in this city of Smyrna. Amen. But why do you delay? One, starting with Nero, Christians were blamed for things in Rome and were being persecuted, at least intermittently. Polycarp was born in A.D. 69, so just before the destruction of Jerusalem and the fall of the Temple, well within the lifespan of some who would have been eyewitnesses to Christ and his work. Would it be murder, rape, spouse abuse, adultery, theft, gambling, or perhaps lying? Those who seem to be strong in the faith prove to not have been in the faith. What is preventing you from being faithful? and the word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Fathers which sent Me. Any true disciple of our Lord has a deep, haunting, never-sated thirst for the word of God. Matthew 10:38: He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me. And Matthew 16:24: If any one will come after Me, let him . Speaking of winning the lost, Paul says, The love of Christ compels us (2 Cor. The same thing is true of those in Hebrews 11. Deliberately choosing the cross(Matthew 10:38, 16:24), 1. Dont fear, its all about to get better. He doesnt say that. 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