the seven churches of asia - ephesus “the church who left her first love” (revelation 2:1-7)

The Seven Churches of Asia

- Ephesus“The Church Who Left Her First Love”(Revelation 2:1-7)

The church in Ephesus was planted by Paul (Acts 18:18-21)

Revelation 2:1-7

He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstandsMatthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5-

6

You will notice that in this letter there is a commendation, a condemnation, needed counsel,

and a promise.

COMMENDATION Revelation 2:2-3, 6

“I Know” John 2:24-25 Hebrews

4:13

I know your works, your labor, your patience…John 9:4

1 Corinthians 15:58

I know…you cannot bear

those who are evil1 Corinthians 5:9-11

the reason: 1 Corinthians 5:5

2 Thess. 3:6

I know…you have tested

those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars

1 John 4:1; 2 John 9-11; Acts 17:11

I know…you have

persevered and have patience,

and have labored for My

name's sake and have not

become weary

Galatians 6:9

I know…you hate the

deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also

hate

CONDEMNATION

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love (Revelation 3:4)

It is significant that Jesus does not

accuse them of no longer having love –

but of less love, a lower quality love

John 4:24Ephesians 4:15

COUNSELRemember therefore from

where you have fallen; repent and do the first

works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove

your lampstand from its place - unless you repent

Revelation 2:5

PROMISEHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says

to the churches. To him who

overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of

the Paradise of God.

Revelation 2:7

MAY WE NEVER

LEAVE OUR FIRST LOVE