this is the fourth article in a seven-half series in regards to the letters, Jesus Christ instructed John to write to seven different churches in Asia Minor. These articles include crucial spiritual doctrines and lessons Jesus desires the churches of nowadays to be privy to. by means of no ability will each and every of these articles provide all the essential tenants of every letter. A greater finished instructing of each and every letter is given by way of me through bible analyze courses given every Tuesday evening, on the Kingdom of God Ministries Church determined at 206 NE Railroad St, Roseboro. These courses begin at 7:30 pm. nowadays we discuss the letter to the church at Thyatira.
The church at Thyatira changed into observed 25 miles north of Pergamos. Thyatira became a industrial city managed via the feminine-dominated, dye and material trade. The church at Thyatira turned into additionally controlled and dominated by using women. When Paul became on his 2d missionary in Macedonia, his first convert, was a girl named Lydia, who become from Thyatira.
in this letter, Jesus describes Himself as one with eyes like a flaming hearth and toes as excellent brass. This symbolizes Jesus skill to penetrate the soul of someone and that He had energy to choose false doctrine. Jesus instructed the church He knew about their works, service, patience, and faith, however that He had a couple of things towards the church. What Jesus disliked in regards to the church become that they had been allowing a self-proclaimed prophetess to control them with false doctrine.
Jesus called the woman "Jezebel." There changed into a girl within the historical testomony named Jezebel. She changed into the wife of Ahab and the daughter of the King of Sidon. Upon stepping into the home of Ahab, she introduced idol gods along with her and in consequence led to some Jews to worship the god Baal. She additionally turned into chargeable for the killing of the real prophets of God. She made a reputation for herself for harlotries and sorceries.
in the letter to Thyatira, Jesus used the name Jezebel of the self-proclaimed prophetess to symbolizes a kind of spirit. This might have been her real identify however many theologians don't seem to be bound. The identify represents a seducing spirit. A seducing spirit is a demonic spirit of satan, designed to result in the individuals of God to do issues they might not generally do, via false teachings.
because of "Jezebel," there become a strong flow all the way through the church, that believed it was ok to compromise with the realm requisites and the Holy Spirit would finally retain them from any damage. This changed into false and deceptive instructing. It doesn't take a mind surgeon to needless to say if you get too near a hearth, you will get burned. not only turned into her teaching deceptive, it was the contrary of Jesus teachings. Jesus observed, In Romans 12:2, "And be not conformed to this world, but be ye modified via the renewing of your intellect, that ye may show what is the good and perfect, and perfect will of God." as a result of this Jezebel's educating, many in the church became committing fornication, adultery and consuming issues sacrificed to idols. This changed into actually opposite to God's will.
today, our church buildings are full Jezebels. it's filled with people who are self-proclaimed preachers and teachers of God's observe. because of this, very nearly everything is ok for Christians. it is why believers are "shacking up" and fornicating while the church blinks a watch. it's why many are going to church trying to find a intercourse companion. it is why homosexuals are within the pulpit. it really is why Christians see nothing incorrect in having abortions. And worst of all, it really is why, some churches are extra worldly than spiritual.
A church crowded with individuals, with outstanding tune and excessive power isn't always a true church. it's viable for a church to be a magnet to the world, because the people go there to be entertained in its place of being advised in the observe of God. and a lot of attend simply to be soothed as an alternative of being confronted and convicted of their sins.
Jesus cited in his letter, He had given this Jezebel, a number of time to repent, but she would now not. consequently, Jesus talked about He become going to place her in a sickbed and those that comply with her can have many tribulations. And He additionally mentioned He would kill all of the babies of this "Jezebel."
Is there a Jezebel or a Jezebel spirit in your church? Repent before it is simply too late!
Gilbert Owens is the minister at Kingdom of God Ministries.
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