What is Christ's message to the last church?
Answer
'Unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot.
. . . Because thou says, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; . . . I counsel thee to
buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou may be rich; and white raiment, that thou may be clothed. . . . As
many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent!' Verses 14-19.
NOTE - Laodicea signifies the judging of the people, or, according to Cruden, a just people. This
church exists in the time of the judgment and the proclamation of the final warning messages preceding
Christ's second coming. See Rev. 14: 6-16, and readings on pages 55-66 of Vol. II. This is a time of great
profession, with but little vital godliness and true piety.
By whom was this fulfilled?
How freely was the Holy Spirit bestowed upon Him?
In what words does Christ recognize marriage as of God?
What assurance was given to Daniel concerning the period of time mentioned in verse 14?
26. What event is directly connected with the blotting out of sin and the final refreshing from God's presence?
How does Paul describe this dedication of the covenant?
How early was this tendency manifested?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle