The Letter to the Church in Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6)
Join Cory and Trent read and discuss the letter to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6. This is the fifth of seven letters written to local churches enduring tribulation in Asia minor during the first century. In these seven letters Christ gives a personal and practical message for congregations enduring persecution to hear and heed.
In the letter to the church in Sardis, Cory and Trent will discuss the characteristics of a nominal ("in-name-only") church. The church in Sardis is "dead." Jesus' commands is for the church to "wake up" and repent. If they do not, He will come like a thief to them. This truth reminds us of 1 Thessalonians 5, where those that are not prepared for the Lord will be shocked when He comes like a thief in the night.
In this letter we are encouraged to stay awake, stay vigilant, and be prepared for the Lord's return at any moment.