My Glorious Victor, Prince Divine, III. Certain things I try to pray for each day, certain things I try to pray for on a day of the week, and persecuted church is one of those. It wasnt the procedure at this time that you would try to stamp out every Christian, but if somebody ratted you out, often your family, and you were brought there, then you were made to recant. Hebrews says since the children have flesh and blood, He, too, shared likewise in their humanity so that by His death He might destroy the one who holds the power of death, that is the devil, and set free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death.. by choice to our Lord and Master forever, 1. 4:10). Methodist. We live, we die, we live again. I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel (Gal. Well be here listening. It is one of the truths of life. Well, we are all like that. I dont want it to come. For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. 2 Kings 2:1-12. In Matthew 16:3 Jesus uses it describing the face of a sky before a violent storm. It would be possible for one to worship weekly and yet be as unfaithful as one who seldom, if ever, attended. Hes telling us from Gods Holy Scriptures about our Lord. Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You (Ps. read more, Scripture: It is a great vast city, today called Izmir. He comes with comfort, and notice He comes with commands. Faith, trust, commitment brings God into our lives and into our scene; and faith knows absolutely nothing about defeat. 3 attributes we find in Pauls heart: 1. 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! 15, 16), VI. We dare not just go through the motions without loving God with all our heart. Files Audio Faithful Unto Death (Video) Notes Transcript Believed and confessed they were strangers and pilgrims in this earth(Revelation 21:2). Thats what it is. 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 Selfishness prevents people from being faithful. Why didnt the Lord say that to the family at Bethanyto Lazarus and Mary and Martha? 10:17), 1. 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. After their conversion, they stop using alcohol but after a while they begin using it again. And as a youth, I read The Story of My Life by Clarence Darrow. It is far too easy to go through the motions of being faithful without really being faithful. What youre about to suffer need not be fearful. Which leads to a second point of application. Revile Christ. This was typical Roman procedure. Just to give you some numbers from the time of Jesus to the year 2000, so just say about 2000 years, there were roughly 36 billion people on the planet. If I live, bless God, it is to love Him. The apostle John writes in 1 John 2:15-17: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Oh, by the way, its while Jesus Christ was reigning as King forever. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. And the world passeth away . That sadly has happened. He uses these reminders as an example to us of how we, too, can accomplish great things through our faith. Elishas dedication to Elijah might 18:6). 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. For me I have it written down. Repent. Remember, they considered the Christians to be atheists because they didnt have any statues, they didnt have idols. The Importance of Christs Resurrection THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER Its been translated into English. WebFeaturing a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. sanctified, hallowed, blessed, II. Pentecostal. He wants to be associated with them. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. And when they turned to drive away, his wife burst into tears and said, John, John, how can we do this? The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.. By a living faith, I mean one consumed with one desireto please our Lord. And when the young man asked, Master, all of these commandments have I kept from my youth, but my heart is still hungry and empty, what lack I yet that I might obtain eternal life? You can read it. Romans 6: 10-23 So 36billion total. Denial of self(Matthew 16:24-25), A. And Jesus is waiting for the day of our coming. read more, Scripture: 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? 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. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important We can remember the benefits of remaining faithful. Ritual of piercing the ear of a slave who refuses to leave his master after If youre faithful unto death, you will get the crown of life. read more, Scripture: Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) And after he began his preachingafter he was a preacher, he was wonderfully converted. He was arrested by Herod when Philip of Tralles was high priest, during the proconsulship of Statius Quadratus, but while Jesus Christ was reigning as King forever. It was a great city in the day of the flesh of our Lord. Dont fear, its all about to get better. He doesnt say that. What does it mean for us? But we also know that suffering brings with it many temptations. Could I take time to turn aside? Remember? The young fellow knelt down before the Lord [Mark 10:17]. A. Its the basic foundation of the Christian faith it is fundamental It appears that some 65 years earlier the Christian church in Smyrna was facing many of the same trials. 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. The one who overcomes, who conquers, will not be hurt by the second death, that is, the eternal punishment in the lake of fire. The gate is too strait, and the way is too narrow for a man to enter heaven holding the love of the world in his arms [Matthew 7:13-14]. I trust everyone understands the significance of the Gospel in relation to salvation in Christ. 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. In order to be faithful, we must put God first in our lives-You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind (Matt. Paul wrote along similar lines "I have fought the Faithfulness is required for all four quarters, all three periods, all nine innings. Some of you perhaps pray for it every day, that would be wonderful. 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. Yet Paul told Timothy that anyone who desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Putting this altogether, you can understand why in some parts of the Empire it was the Jews who sometimes instigated this persecution against the Christians. Give us ears, give us courage, no matter the time, no matter the opposition, no matter the circumstances. Faithfulness means you keep bearing witness to Jesus. Many deal with doubt and fear, but it is possible to be certain of salvation and live abundantly in Christ. Revelation 2:8-11, Denomination: God(John 8:31-32, 14:23-24), A. a man loves the world and the things that are in it, he will find his hands The Bible discusses faithfulness as being much more than worshipping God. In fact, Polycarp was a disciple of John, who wrote this book of Revelation. Instead of worshipping as they should, they play golf on Sunday mornings or they go the race track or they go fishing. As we remember the words of Scripture, we will be able to fight off temptation and thus remain faithful. We all know the occasions where suffering brings out the absolute best in people, and weve seen it in our own church. As we think of Gods love, what could we do but be faithful? 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. 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. 1 John 5:13-17. It is an instrument of execution, and when I am invited to take up my cross, I am invited to die to myself that I might live to the Lord. The real hero is not he who makes the fastest schedule but he who lasts the longest. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Denomination: 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. Would to God we had ten thousand lives to offer to Jesus. WebWe know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. [First John] 4:7, Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth Hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, C. Faith Now even saying it that way can make us nervous, is this anti-Semitism? IF we are in CHRIST. read more, Scripture: Which naturally leads to the second command, at the end of verse 10 Be faithful unto death. So the first command to the Church dont be afraid what youre about to suffer. I dont want to suffer. He gained the information, but on his way back to report to General Washington he was recognized and seized and hanged in what is today New York City, on Market Street and East Broadway. View all Sermons Faithful Unto Death Series Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011 (message contributor) (rate this sermon) | 6,507 views Scripture: It is a message to Be faithful until death.. After several months of study we have come to the concluding passage of 1st John. But what our Lord refers to is, compared to our love for Himour supreme devotion to Himall other love for wife, child, home, brother, sisters, all other love, compared to our love for Christ is as hate; our supreme love for Christ. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. One, starting with Nero, Christians were blamed for things in Rome and were being persecuted, at least intermittently. Number one let us pray for the persecuted church. empty and heart broken(1 John 2:15-17), IV. We allow ourselves to be involved in so many activities that we no longer have the time to devote to Bible study and prayer. It may be in your classroom, when they think that all your beliefs make you a bigot. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. His townspeople where He grew up in Nazareth took Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built to cast Him along to His death [Luke 4:28-29]. He was soon to dieto be rejected [Mark 10:32-34]. Oh, what a beautiful thing, a precious thing, a wonderful thing: to love our Lord and to follow humbly in the way of Jesus! Luke 14:25 and 26: And there went great multitudes with Him: and He turned, and said unto them, If any man come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, his wife, and children, his brothers, and sisters, and yea, his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. Tempted to disbelieve the Word of God. In Mark 5, in Matthew 9, and Luke 8, they laughed Him to scorn at Capernaum [Mark 5:40; Matthew 9:24; Luke 8:53]. An appeal for faithfulness in an era when We are called to be a people of the Gospel; the Gospel must be central to our lives. If we live as Christians simply to avoid death, we are not living as Jesus would have us live. When read more. Foursquare. John 19:17-27. 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. It has never happened in the history of the world. That is the mark of a disciple of Christ. Then finally, number three let us remember death is not the enemy. 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. I. Well, Jesus said something about this. Dethrone He said, Now if you want to learn the doctrine of Christianity, name a day and give me a hearing. The proconsul told Polycarp, No, persuade the people of your Christianity. Polycarp replied that he had been taught to respect the rulers and authorities and he would be happy to meet with the proconsul, but this was a lawless mob and he wasnt going to waste his time., So the proconsul said, I have wild beasts if you dont change your mind. Polycarp said, Call for them. The proconsul said, You will be consumed by the fire. Polycarp said, You threaten with a fire that burns only briefly and after just a little while is extinguished, for you are ignorant of the fire of the coming judgment and eternal punishment, which is reserved for the ungodly. https://drjustinimelsr.com/sermon-on-soteriology-be-faithful-until-death 2:10 states, Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. There are too many professing Christians which the Lord cannot depend upon. And Jesus will reign now and into eternity. That about 1 out of 120 Christians in the broadest sense of the term, may face martyrdom for the cause of Christ. In broad, open daylight where everyone could see, he knelt down before the Lord, the Prophet from Nazareth saying, Agathai didaskai [Mark 10:17]. William Akehurst HSWC In Jesus we pray. He knew what it was to face external temptation when that suffering came. Will you be willing to be faithful when youre misunderstood as a Christian? The Basis of the Gospel So, what is this sin? It is one of the marks and the characteristics of a good disciple of Jesus; our love for one another. Paul takes a look around as he gives his last testimony. And because of the necessity pressed upon him in his growing family, he accepted an affluent church in London. 23127). Would it be murder, rape, spouse abuse, adultery, theft, gambling, or perhaps lying? John 15:12-13: This is My commandment, That you love one another . 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]. He knows your broken heart in a way that no one else does. Its important to remember what happened after the Resurrection! 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. What was important to them in the beginning was no longer important. FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. by So they didnt have the same protection. Especially and particularly is that true with our young people. Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight. 4:2). Now, before I speak of another, may I pause to avow; there is never, ever, a defeat, never in our commitment to our Lord. Father in heaven, our prayer is simple. 14:14). May angels attend you in the way as you come. Revelation chapter 2, verses 8 through 11. But whether it is a diadem or a garland, whether it is a royal crown or a victors crown, God says if we are faithful and true, at the end of the way He will reward us with a crown of life [Revelation 2:10]. Its been translated into English. Jesus is not going to lose. WebUnto death! repudiation of the world, a. Jesus And in Jerusalem, they nailed Him to a cross [Matthew 27:32-50]. If they were faithful to the end, surely we can be as well. 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? And a man who preaches the word of the Lord is someone people love to listen to. He told the disciples do not worry about what you will say in that day. Behold the Will you praise Him in pain? Any psychologist, any psychologist, will tell you that one of the driving forces in human life is to be acceptableespecially to be acclaimed among our peers. Sometimes people do. I would love to be a professor of English literature. Well, no, notice what this letter says: The slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not. We have to remember the reality to come which will last forever and the reality that exists now. 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. It was a difficult situation. Christian Life, Faith, Love, Loyalty, Self-Denial, Great Doctrines of the Bible: Practical Theology, 1983, Revelation. Will God reward you? We fail to put God first in our lives-we dont base all our decisions based on what he would want, we neglect to mention the Gospel to our family and friends. There are many benefits to remaining faithful. While we stand and while we pray. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Supreme love for Jesus our Lord(Luke 14:25-26), A. 5-12-03 If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Theres no point in being fearful now. 1 John 5:16-18, ON POINT, III 2:10 )? And if the challenge in Ephesus was lovelessness, here it is the hatred of those who do not love Christ, or love the truth. WebClosed with a few words from Revelation chapter 2, including the line, "be faithful unto death." Why didnt the Lord say that to Joseph of Arimathea, who is described in the Bible as a rich man? Faithfulness involves giving our whole heart to God and trying to please him each day we live. The shears with rust are spoiled and yet. 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. The other place it is used is to describe the face of that young man. He famously died a martyrs death in 155 or 156, and when he died the church at Smyrna sent out a letter, To tell the story of those who have suffered martyrdom, especially blessed Polycarp, who as though he had set his seal by his martyrdom brought the persecution to an end.. That is an extreme and harsh word taken in itself. If I die, praise His name, it is to be with Him. And on the first anniversary of that wonderful experience, he wrote that marvelous hymn: [O for a Thousand Tongues, Charles Wesley]. 10:39). read more, Scripture: And it happens. For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. Almost half of those were murdered, starved, died in prison camps in the Soviet Union. 8:14). He lived, he died, he's alive. Faithfulness. 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 When the spies arrived in Jericho, they entered into what everyone thought was a harlot's house. Of course it does. This is a study of the book of Genesis. We always face death as Christians remembering that our God has promised us a resurrection. Because when the Lord looked into the heart of that rich, young ruler, he loved things more than he loved God [Matthew 19:21-22; Mark 10:21-22]. There was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in me sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up (1 Ki. Leave me as I am, for the One who enables me to endure the fire will also enable me to remain on the pyre without moving. Then Polycarp prayed a final prayer and when he said amen, the men in charge of the fire lit it. Call to worship: But look at Jesus (John 1:10-11, Mark 5:40, read more, Scripture: Some of those Christians have been killed by other Christians. Many people have is just the opposite. Later in the letter we read such is the story of blessed Polycarp, although he, together with those from Philadelphia, was the 12th person martyred in Smyrna, he alone is especially remembered by everyone so that he is spoken of everywhere, even by pagans. 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. Be faithful even unto the point of death because brother, sister, friend, when youre faithful to the point of death for Jesus, you get a crown of life. We all love to be acclaimed. 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. He motioned toward them with his hand and then groaning as he looked up to heaven said, Away with the atheists. Meaning the atheists. 6:9). However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. We must And if you would just swear by Caesar, recant Christ, just let them go. False doctrine leads many astray. Dont think youre the only one to have this struggle. There will be a temptation to want to raise your flag as well and say, Here I am, you can count on me. Or to wear the sort of clothes that everyone would wear. WebIts a very tender and touching sceneone of the most moving and heartwarming farewell speeches thats ever been recorded in literature. Our Lord, before it comes to pass, we praise Thy wonderful, keeping, saving, endearing name for all You have done for us; died to save us [1 Corinthians 15:3], poured out Thy blood to wash us clean and white [Revelation 1:5, 5:9], that we might stand in the presence of God forgiven [Jude 1:24]. WebSermon Series: RevelationSermon Title: The Church of Smyrna: Be Faithful Unto DeathScripture Text: Revelation 2:8-11Speaker: Rev. John 8:31, 32: If you continue in My word, then are you My disciples indeed; And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 14:23-24: If any one love Me, he will keep My words . 1 Cor 15:14 Why didnt the Lord say that to him? FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH Heres the key-those men and women were just like we are. Do not be afraid. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarahs womb: he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith being fully persuaded that, what God had promised, He was able to perform. We would like if He had said, Do not fear because you wont suffer. I would much prefer that. You cannot fail in Godnever, ever, ever. 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. 21:25). FAITHFUL The clouds are boiling and the face of the heaven is angry. A However fate or providence may assail us, our commitment to our Lord is, first, and supreme. But as long as I listen and bow before self, my life is shriveled and small. [The Pearly White City, Arthur F. Ingler]. Why didnt the Lord say that to Zaccheus? This lesson examines the Rev. 31:23). heroes of the faith(Hebrews 11:9-10, 16), 1. [He] went inside the house and sat down and wrote what I think is the most preciously beautiful hymn in the English language. The ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity (Lk. We can remember the great examples of Scripture. Suppose I were to stand in this pulpit and speak and discuss English literature three times once a week? Certainly under all of the rules of logic the one who assumes that an apparently dead person is still alive should be able to produce substantial proof. Knowing that we are not facing these exact circumstances, and we can be thankful for it, what does this mean for us? Number one pray for the persecuted Church. You couldnt see their god, so they said they were atheists. And our Lord, bless these to whom the Holy Spirit makes appeal this morning; some to put their lives with us in the church, some to follow our blessed Lord Jesus in baptism [Matthew 3:13-17], some to accept Thee as Savior; bless each one. James 1:12: Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trail for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. But the Jews had been given a special exemption. read more, Scripture: And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions [Matthew 19:21-22; Mark 10:21, 22]. 14 views Watch this sermon on a Roku or Apple TV! Suffering. ( Rev. Give to Him life, home, family, business He will give it back to you 5:17; And that leads me to the exact title of the sermon today, the seven characteristics of a disciple of our Lord, the seven marks of a true Christian. Indeed, the devil will throw some of 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 Give it up. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Youre going to suffer. He stayed there in that tiny church over fifty years; their pastor over fifty years. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death. This is the second of seven messages to seven churches. And that beautiful, symbolic portrayal in the fifteenth chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy is symbolic of all of us. Faithfulness in the midst of persecution doesnt mean you just grin and bear it, you suppress it, you pretend like it doesnt hurt. They are clear and unequivocal; the first one is this: supreme love for Jesus our Lord. 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. We will suffer. And they will come and go, and the worse they can do to you is put you to death. 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