The laodicean church is a lukewarm, indifferent, insipidly spiritual church. These words are from the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation. The preachers teach a feelgood message that makes everyone feel good about themselves. The laodicean church was a church that had lost its impact on the world because it had become occupied with the world and because it had left the lord standing outside. It is the first part of a message showing just what. Lets move through these verses as we consider the last church in our study. The laodicean condition describes the spiritual lukewarmness and worldliness that will prevail in the professing church of christ at the end of the. Pdf a historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of the. Philadelphia represents the church of the great awakening.
Laodicea lay on the south bank of the river lycus, approximately 100 feet above the valley floor on. When i was a new christian and student in primary school i would spend quite a number of my lunch breaks in the school library reading about men and women of the faith, from decades past, who impacted the world for christ in their lifetime. The final tombstone on the grave of our church age may well be. Hes done for us, and to see his spirit working back in the church.
Very few among us wish to be associated with the church of the laodiceans. No major event in the plan of god has been without a witness to that. Because thou art lukewarm nauseating i will spew thee out of my mouth revelation 3. You look at the property, look at the churches that there are today, some of. Robert baralepistlespaperon the lukewarm church at laodicea2032006 adpage 6 it is in revelation 3.
This lesson will study seven aspects of the cultural history of laodicea and how it influenced the church of laodicea. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldi am about to spit you out of my mouth. I want to point out that after reading this chapter repetitively for 43 years, the holy spirit will speak to me. Christ was standing in his rightful place in the midst of the churches. The age in which we live has been challenged by the same forces. These things said the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. Laodicea was a city in asia minor in the first century. The name laodicea means judging the people which matches the seventh day adventist teaching, since 1844, that we are in the time of judgment now, with christ cleansing the heavenly sanctuary. In every attribute ancient laodicea is found reborn in the twentiethcentury laodicean age. Philadelphia, both chronologically and organizationally, has now virtually disappeared from the scene, leaving only patiently enduring individuals scattered through many church groups.
Laodicean age, lapped over, and last night we got into the little lap. We can learn from all these churches, but its generally accepted that we are now in the final church era, represented by the laodicean church. Thou sayeth, we are rich, increased with goods, have need of nothing wow. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. There are seven letters, starting in chapter 2 and ending at the end of chapter 3. We live in the laodicean church age the majority of christendom is a lukewarm church that has forgotten her first love. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Laodicea represents the church age from 1925tribulation. The church was established in the apostolic age, the earliest period of christianity, and is probably best.
The church of laodicea represents the state of the church during the church age just after it has gone through the spiritual revivals and just before the coming of christ. The church was established in the apostolic age, the earliest period of christianity, and is probably best known for being one of the seven churches of asia addressed by name in the book of revelation rev. The laodicean period of the church is where we are today. The laodicean church age series preached on sunday evening, 11th december 1960 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Laodicea was a wealthy banking center and proud of her rich resources. The laodicean church, you know, its pretty hard to escape the comparison to the church today. The next church age, of philadelphia, is represented by the stage of christianity in the years of the 1700s1850 ad. The laodicean church was a christian community established in the ancient city of laodicea. Tonight, we are wrapping up our look at revelation 1, 2, and 3. The church said, i am rich, increased with goods, etc. Pdf it is a study of the seven churches of the revelation as they are.
The laodicean church was deceived and fell from grace to disgrace as the above scripture reference in rev. The city became a bishopric seat of a christian bishop, and a christian council was even held there in the fourth century c. The largest church at laodicea, called the church of laodicea took up an. The laodicean church age by william branham preached in jeffersonville in 19601211e want to hear more messages please visit. Lessons from the laodicean church christiantoday australia. This period of church history was desirable because the early christians received the. There is now much criticism and skepticism regarding the inerrancy of scripture, creating a lukewarm attitude concerning the lord and his word.
Eng601211e the laodicean church age vgr voice of god. Andnow,inthis,isgoingtobethe the winding up of the seven church ages. Rather than accepting aid from the roman empire, the people of laodicea refused any help and rebuilt the city themselves with. Laodicea is the seventh of the seven churches listed in the book of revelation. Laodicea was a strong fortress on the line of the great road, but its serious. Archaeologists have discovered about 20 ancient christian chapels and churches at the site. I know thy works, that thou are neither cold nor hot. A new perspective into the laodicean church by joanie stahl june 4, 2018 introduction recently during devotions, i was in the book of revelations and read the part about the church of the laodiceans. Is this really supposed to symbolize the church of jesus christ at the end of the age. Pdf letter to the church at laodicea jim macgregor academia. The laodicean church became predominant towards the end of the twentieth century.
These are actual towns, cities in ancient asia minor. Many christians today attend churches that barely teach the real gospel of jesus christ. In august 1987, a wellknown evangelist in the church of god said, you would be surprised how often the work internally mirrors the world externally. Laodicea the apathetic, pathetic church maranatha today. The laodicean church is the lukewarm, practically apostate church, about which christ has nothing good to say rev. The laodicean church age discussion in christian debate forum started by rockytopva, mar 20, 2011. It was one of seven cities mentioned in the prophecy of revelation 2 and 3. In the mercy of god, may those who have an ear to hear come out of her that they be not partakers of her sins and the consequent judgment. Weve been at the church of ephesus, the church at smyrna, the church at pergamos, the church at thyatira, the church at sardis, the church at philadelphia and now we come to the church of laodicea.
Age of laodicea the last days of the final church age. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the province of phrygia in the lycos valley. What was jesus message to the church in laodicea in revelation. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of gods creation. The world, the church, and laodiceanism church of the. Regardless of the truthfulness of the church age interpretation, it must be admitted that the modern church greatly resembles the laodicean churchespecially in america. We are at present at the end of the age of the laodicean church which is described in revelation 3. Whether one believes in the idea that the seven churches of asia portray seven historical stages the church would go through or not, certainly this church illustrates conditions. Laodicean church is the church living in the time of judgement.
If this is correct, and i have to admit to you that this is just one mans opinion, the philadelphia era of the church ended in october 1971, or, maybe january 1972, and the laodicean era began then. Laodicean church age, the consummation of all ages. Among the seven churches, laodicea is the last before the return of christ, and it is unquestionably dominant today. God in the laodicean age the year 2005 part 1 amos olusegun omoboriowo the following message was preached by brother amos on sunday 23rd march, 2014, at bible faith tabernacle, lagos, nigeria. How fitting were the characteristics of this last age to represent the age in which we now live. Open your bible to revelation chapter 3 and we will look again at our text, verses 14 to 22, the final of the seven letters to the churches in asia minor, namely the letter to the church at laodicea. The church of laodicea in the bible and archaeology. For example, in 60 ad laodicea was heavily damaged by an earthquake.
The church ages laodicea part 1, the seventh age, 1906. Finally, the church of laodicea represents the modern church beginning around the mid1900s. He had striking white hair that suggested the age, wisdom, and dignity befitting a. Likewise, this man sent from god was the seventh angel angel signifies messenger from revelation 1. Laodicea, the ancient capital of phrygia, gained wealth through trade and banking. I said, i was late for my wedding, borned a little late, a little late for my wedding, if. In the mercy of god, may those who have an ear to hear come out of. And unto the angel of the church of the laodiceans write. An exposition of the seven church ages chapter 9 the. In his letter to the church of laodicea, jesus warns us about the danger of selfsufficiency.
Members of the church must take this observation into consideration because we have an urgent and critical responsibility to prevent the world from impressing itself upon us. The messenger to the laodicean church age is gratefully dedicated to those christian. Living in the age of the laodicean church bellator christi. The church of laodicea lesson 11 study the revelation. Therefore it is a complete prophetic history of christs church both present in johns time, and future up to and beyond today. Twentieth century prophet or the messenger to the laodicean. William branham, 630317e the breach between the seven church ages and the seven seals william branham, 650117 a paradox william branham, an exposition of the seven church ages chapter nine the laodicean church age william branham, audio letter to. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, i will spue thee out of my mouth. We begin our reading at chapter 3 and verse 14, and it will take us right to the end of the chapter. Jesus said, thou art wretched, miserable, blind and naked. The laodicean church was a christian community established in the ancient city of laodicea on the river lycus, in the roman province of asia, and one of the early centers of christianity. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient asia minor is to the church in the city of laodicea. The laodicean church age william branham 601211e youtube.
The dates may be muddied, but roughly they could be from 1930 until the rapture. The laodicean churchs complacency and indifference to christ and the word of god rendered them ineffective to heal the brokenhearted or refresh the hurting people in the community. What was jesus message to the church in laodicea in. Revelation 10 and the laodicean church bible tools. The church at laodicea herself shared the materialistic satisfaction of the surrounding citys culture. Frequent earthquakes finally, caused its complete abandonment. There is no reference in the book of revelation that would suggest that the seven churches are seven church ages. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. The last, and the laodicean, age, the last of christs churches, make him sick. If that is correct, we are over 20 years into the laodicean era of the. Now,remember,isaythis at the end as i did at the beginning, there may be many things.
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