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The Bible tells us that there is a sin that leads unto death - one single sin - and it might not be what we expect. We all know the occasions where suffering brings out the absolute best in people, and weve seen it in our own church. And anchoring every one of these commands, I said this to the leadership training on Friday night, theres a reason that chapters 4 and 5 come after chapter 2 and 3, because it is the vision of the One who sits on the throne that is the antidote for everything that challenges the churches in chapters 2 through 3. When that moment comes, you trust that the Lord gives you the words to say, gives you the courage. 3:14). The most remarkable Polycarp, who proved to be an apostolic and prophetic teacher in our own time, bishop of the catholic church, meaning the orthodox, universal church in Smyrna. How can we leave these dear people? And John her husband replied, Wife, I dont see how we can. And he turned the team around and the wagon around and went back to the parsonage and put back in the house all of the things that he had stacked on that wagon. Repent. To us, we use the word cross to refer to some handicap or some suffering or some disappointment, I have an incorrigible child, an obstreperous child, and it is a cross for me to bear. Or, I have some physical ailment, I have a cross to bear. Or, I have a frustration or a disappointment in my life; it is my cross. There is no such idea of that in the Bible; in the Scriptures a cross is something to die on. Those who seem to be strong in the faith prove to not have been in the faith. Near the close of the previous chapter Paul had said," The law entered that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did much more Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) But to be repudiated and to be censored and to be disliked is a terrible thing to bear. And he was invited to preach before the king, King George III, in 1780. Will you be willing to be faithful when youre misunderstood as a Christian? 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. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 For almost 300 years Smyrna had a close connection with Rome. WebSermons by Bible: Sermons by Category: Sermons by Topic: Sermons by Speaker: Sermons by Language: Sermons by Date: Staff Picks: Comments, ALL -1 sec: Top Sermons: Online Bible: Hymnal: Daily Reading: Our And worse than strange, is thought hateful. But listen to the heroes of the faith. 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]. The things of this world prevent people from being faithful. That is what the Bible said about Jesus: Jesus, looking upon him, loved him [Mark 10:21]. Picking things up after Polycarp has been arrested and hes being brought into the stadium in Smyrna. That means we are never turning back. Come. The master of the house was to take an awl, a punch, and pierce the ear of the slave and drive it against the wall, against the door of the house; a sign and a symbol that this slave was driven to the loving service of his master forever [Deuteronomy 15:16-17]. William Akehurst HSWC Foursquare. [He] went inside the house and sat down and wrote what I think is the most preciously beautiful hymn in the English language. Of those 70 million that scholars estimate, 70 million Christian martyrs in the history of the Church, 45 million were killed in the 20th century, in the last 100 years. Where, O death, is your victory? You dont forget His promise. Heres part of the story, the martyrdom of Polycarp. An outline from the book The Bumps Are What You Climb On "Three Important Looks" by Warren Wiersbe pg 17 1980 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 That number of about 0.8% of Christians throughout history, in fact, has been constant over many centuries. My Glorious Victor, Prince Divine, III. 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. approved we fear repudiation, censure, 2. 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. To Smyrna, the challenge is one of keep on keeping on or continue to do what you are already doing. Notice the Lord Jesus says in verse 9, I know your tribulation and your poverty. This was a church that had more pain than they had money. 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. We must Or whether we die or whether we live, we are with Him [1 Thessalonians 4:15-17]. Remembering the things of God will help us overcome temptation. If they die faithfully, they get a crown of life. Its been translated into English. Or do with your weekends what everyone else would do. Give it up. Darrows The Story of My Life said there is no evidence of immortality, B. Gods I dont want to suffer. Come. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 3 And said, It continues to the last stitch. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. In broad, open daylight where everyone could see, he knelt down before the Lord, the Prophet from Nazareth saying, Agathai didaskai [Mark 10:17]. 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. He stayed there in that tiny church over fifty years; their pastor over fifty years. The governor said, Swear the genius of Caesar. read more, Scripture: Suffering is suffering. It has never happened in the history of the world. II Kings 2:1-12 read more, Scripture: . Faith, trust, commitment brings God into our lives and into our scene; and faith knows absolutely nothing about defeat. That was the comfort for the church at Smyrna. Preacher, just stand up there and tell us what God says. We Christians must be faithful. WebBe faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 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. We allow ourselves to be involved in so many activities that we no longer have the time to devote to Bible study and prayer. Please, sir, your Majesty, said the pastor, could you grant pardon to the boy? He did it. And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is We cannot be defeated. The love of your life is in money. sanctified, hallowed, blessed, II. He was called to be pastor of a little church in a little town in Yorkshire called Wainsgate. Once they become a Christians, they begin visiting the sick and shut-in but its just too much trouble so they quit. WebIts a very tender and touching sceneone of the most moving and heartwarming farewell speeches thats ever been recorded in literature. And what you do and what you believe and how you carry yourself is thought strange? And He uses the word stugnaz, translated lowering, the sky is stugnaz, it is lowering. Often looking with no purpose. Many people have is just the opposite. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. 6:4 ), in which he is to set aside those things of his old way of life ( 2 Cor. And Nathan Hale volunteered as a spy to bring back the needed information. Continuing with our series through the seven letters to the seven churches, this morning to the church in Smyrna. B. We all love to be acclaimed. When I was a youth growing up, Clarence Darrow, the great agnostic and atheist, literally covered the horizon in the legal profession. This morning, we want to examine the biblical teachings concerning our faithfulness and call us to faithfulness to God. 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. The real hero is not he who makes the fastest schedule but he who lasts the longest. 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. And yet, my God, keep me from turning back. We could put it like this death comes to us all, heaven does not. He lived to be 86 years old, and for the second half of his life he served as the bishop of Smyrna, which we just read is the second city in Revelation, today the modern city of Izmir in Turkey. While we stand and while we pray. 5-12-03 Were at 7, 8 now? That sadly has happened. Not only that, but to receive from Jesus this comfort, its not simply the comfort of a really good friend who can put an arm around you or a counselor or a therapist or a pastor who can listen to you say and say, I feel so bad for you.. 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. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Centuries earlier, during the period when Rome was struggling with Carthage for supremacy, Smyrna sided with the Romans. It is a great vast city, today called Izmir. If they overcome in the first death, they will not be hurt by the second death. by choice to our Lord and Master forever, 1. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with Theres nothing that says we cant pray for it to be removed. Deliberately choosing the cross(Matthew 10:38, 16:24), 1. deep, never sated thirst for the Word(Romans You allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols (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 . 15:58). We dont want to make the mistake of saying that just because one worships three times a week every week he is faithful. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Matthew 10:38: He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me. And Matthew 16:24: If any one will come after Me, let him . We live, we die, we live again. When the boy was sixteen years old, he went to hear George Whitefield preach, and he was converted; wonderfully converted, listening to George Whitefield preach the gospel. I would never think to say, Away with the atheists. I would Would I stand fast? It would be possible for one to worship weekly and yet be as unfaithful as one who seldom, if ever, attended. We have to remember the reality to come which will last forever and the reality that exists now. Of course it does. Not only that, but the Lord Jesus can sympathize because He, too, is a man, a human being, even now in heaven, the God-man. We can remember the benefits of remaining faithful. Are you faithful? Father in heaven, our prayer is simple. And that leads them into all kinds of things that break the hearts of their parents. I dont want it to come. And they had a little boy born to the home and they named him JohnJohn Fawcett. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 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]. 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. You got, theres two deaths, and unless Jesus comes back in our lifetime, we all face the first death, but not all have to have the second death. Isnt that unusual, that you would have a minister really converted? You can understand how this might happen. Not only is there no evidence of immortality, but the facts show it is utterly impossible for us that there should be a life beyond this one on earth. Thats what they say, the unbeliever and the infidel and the agnostic. He never knows a turning back or an ultimate defeat. Most of us fear death, but as a Christian were called to hope. It had a fierce loyalty to the Caesar, to the Emperor. In Matthew 16:3 Jesus uses it describing the face of a sky before a violent storm. But, if in a household there was a slave, and when time came, when that seventh year came and the slave was freeif he so loved his master or she so loved her mistress, that he did not want to leave, then they went through this kind of a simple ritual. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.. There is one surviving document we know that came from Polycarp. As long as Christianity was a sect of Judaism, there was little trouble. Dont fear, its all about to get better. He doesnt say that. Number one let us pray for the persecuted church. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He motioned toward them with his hand and then groaning as he looked up to heaven said, Away with the atheists. Meaning the atheists. This is the one, verse 8, The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. It is in the transcendence of God that His eminence is so much comfort. Maybe take a half hour to read it. Amen.. For the LORD preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud person (Ps. And as a youth, I read The Story of My Life by Clarence Darrow. Paul said, None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself so that I may finish my race with joy (Acts 20:24). And this allowed the Jews and the Romans to coexist. Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. Thats the promise in verse 11. Individuals become Christians and know the truth, but they have a friend who attends a denominational church, so they attend every now and then, and before they know it, they believe what that church teaches. The reason our adolescents, our young people, fall into, say, drugs, or into drinking, or into a thousand compromising positions, is because of peer pressure. This lesson examines the Rev. 2:10 )? Smyrna was a very pro-Rome city. After their conversion, they stop using alcohol but after a while they begin using it again. In a different context, James says, Elijah was a man with a nature like ours (Js. Which leads to a second point of application. Remember Paul said to the letter in Romans that those are Jews truly who are ones inwardly, written on the heart. So this letter is saying these are not spiritual Jews as we would understand the people of God, but they are people who have stirred up trouble. John 12:42-43 writes: Among the chief rulers, many believed on Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the praise of men more than they loved the praise of God.. 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]. 6:9). He literally opens up his heart and lets us look inside. 1 Cor 15:14 He knows your broken heart in a way that no one else does. It is like water to a thirsting soul. We dont have a little God. All seven of the churches of Asia have some castigation from our Lord except this church. WebFAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. It is a sermon in the series on the Great Doctrines of the Bible. And in this section, composed of about five sermons, the messages are addressed to us who are Christians. It appears that some 65 years earlier the Christian church in Smyrna was facing many of the same trials. A sixth characteristic of the true disciple of Christ: a fervent love for the people of God. 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.. But I do not have a child and I am old and my wife is old. As your mind scans His life from the wilderness temptations to the last agonizing utterance from the cross, He is observed to be faithful. Instead of worshipping as they should, they play golf on Sunday mornings or they go the race track or they go fishing. (Revelation 2:8-11) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are You dont doubt His goodness. Our 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. [Matthew 19:20; Mark 10:20]. 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. 2:10). 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. This comes in chapter 21, the final chapter in some of the manuscripts of The Martyrdom of Polycarp. Hebrews 9:24-27. today we want to focus our attention on John. 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 God(John 8:31-32, 14:23-24), A. He knew what it was to suffer as a man. Indeed, the devil will throw some of The handles of my plow where tears are wet. take up his cross, and follow Me. The cross is an instrument of death. You, too, can read that. A Compelling Conclusion (Part 1) # 18 The seven marks of a true disciple of Jesus: Now, the last one, the seventh one, the marks of a true disciple of Jesus: he is committed to a belief in another worldliving, working, looking forward to another world. Lets pray. He dressed like a Tory schoolmaster. The text is taken out of our Lords message to the church in Smyrna [Revelation 2:8-11]. Methodist. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Each time Satan tempted Jesus, Jesus replied, It is written. One of the best ways to learn how to sin well is never to read the Bible. His salary was less than two hundred dollars a year. Committed to a belief in another world(Colossians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:19), A. Clarence Could you imagine it? They believed the promises and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims in this earth [Hebrews 11:13]: Now, they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: And I turn the pages of the Book, And I John, saw that holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband [Revelation 21:2]. and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Heb. And if you would just swear by Caesar, recant Christ, just let them go. I love that. 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. 10/18/2006 4:2). We would like if He had said, Do not fear because you wont suffer. I would much prefer that. Selfishness prevents people from being faithful. And whenever you see a monument to Nathan Hale, you will find inscribed the last word that he said, I regret I have but one life to lose for my country. That is a little comparable patriotic devotion, like us in our supreme love for Christ. but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever. When a man loves the world and the things that are in the world, the day finally comes when he finds his hands empty and his heart broken. You couldnt help but know a man like that. This was the problem with the Ephesian church-I have this against you, that you have left your first love (Rev. It is required in stewards that one be found faithful (1 Cor. So we dont have to long for it and want it. It was a way for Rome to save, kind of save face and yet not have to go through this extermination of all the Jews, so well let them get by on a technicality. I have never heard an exception to this in my life, and it is always false, it is always untrue. 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? "Faithful unto Death" Sixth Sunday after Pentecost St. Mark 6:14-29 July 16, 2006 IN NOMINE JESU In the rite of Confirmation, the confirmands are reminded of what So the first command to the Church dont be afraid what youre about to suffer. Thats the cry in each one of these churches. Its been translated into English. It is interesting to note the things Jesus DID NOT say to them on how to overcome. They will be there on your social media feed, theyll be there on your Instagram, calls to be like-minded ally in things that Christ cannot commend. Dont think youre the only one to have this struggle. This letter reported this man was certainly one of the elect. We do not have a more beautiful or meaningful invitational hymn than this: Though no one go with me, I still will follow. Any Amazon link on this site is an ad. They are clear and unequivocal; the first one is this: supreme love for Jesus our Lord. They were poor, but Jesus says, Youre rich. They were persecuted by Jews who Jesus says were not really Jews. However, many Christians are not as faithful as they need to be in their service to God. 2 Kings 2:1-12. In many parts of the West, though not facing yet death, are facing increasing hostility and discrimination, not the likes of which our brothers and sisters may see in Afghanistan or North Korea or parts of northern Africa, but yet facing opposition, persecution. But here God says dont be surprised, dont, when it comes, do not think God is against you. The cross before me, the world behind me, [I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, attributed to S. Sundar Singh]. read more, Scripture: Text: Genesis 49:28-50 31:23). Our reward is not here, it is there [Matthew 5:12]. May I turn to 1 John 3:14? The Word of God tells us to have compassion for our brothers and sisters who are facing difficulty and prison and opposition, and some will even pay the ultimate price of martyrdom. 4:10). And this commandment that we have from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also [1 John 4:21]. On this He bases His judgments. Tempted to disbelieve the Word of God. Come do what you wish. Polycarp was then found guilty of confessing to being a Christian. Thats what it is. Dr. Matthew Everhard They assume they will go to heaven. They worship every now and then but not with any kind of regularity. Lets get a sense of that words meaning in [The Pearly White City, Arthur F. Ingler]. 10:39). Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony. King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter Revelation 2:10 Context Polycarp by all accounts was a venerable man, highly respected for his holiness and orthodoxy. Then finally, number three let us remember death is not the enemy. 14 views Watch this sermon on a Roku or Apple TV! Or suppose I were to stand in this pulpit and lecture on the humanities, or any subject you would choose to name: philosophy, psychology, medicine, astronomy, anything. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. But heres the second thing that had happened in 70 A.D. with the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, Judaism and Christianity start to form as two different paths and two different religions, no longer just another sect, Judaism had lots of sects, but as a different religion. Well, the magistrate was not happy with this. Now, before I speak of another, may I pause to avow; there is never, ever, a defeat, never in our commitment to our Lord. And they will come and go, and the worse they can do to you is put you to death. Text: 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: "The First and the Last, the One who was dead and came to life, says: 9 I know your tribulation and poverty, yet you are rich. I recognize the first born of Satan. So he didnt mess around. A fifth characteristic of the true servant of Christhe possesses a continuing and undying faith in our victorious Lord Christ. Not some physical anguish or personal disappointment, 2. It is in riches. Faithfulness is full time until the end of time. . Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. Jesus told the church in Smyrna, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life" (Revelation 2:10, KJV). Denial of self(Matthew 16:24-25), A. There are so many things in this world, which keep people from being faithful. Jesus will be there with you. And in Jerusalem, they nailed Him to a cross [Matthew 27:32-50]. WebSermons by Bible: Sermons by Category: Sermons by Topic: Sermons by Speaker: Sermons by Language: Sermons by Date: Staff Picks: Comments, ALL -1 sec: Top Sermons: Online Bible: Hymnal: Daily Reading: Our Believing it possible that through Christ we may live in the required manner, that we may avoid sin--desist from sinning--give it up and abandon it altogether, and put it forever away. That was Smyrna in 155 or 156 A.D. 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. If God says anything, preacher, tell us what does God say? Could I take time to turn aside? What was important to them in the beginning was no longer important. There was a price on the head of our Lord. Amen. Remember Jesus says those who utter all kinds of false things about you, who slander you, that, too, is a kind of persecution and we ought to pray that we will not grow spiritually flabby as a church should we be called upon to face persecution. That is to say, even in Charlotte, North Carolina should you be a true, passionate, on fire, biblical Christian, absolutely in love with Jesus, no matter what it counts, at some point you will face opposition. Whatever the church is facing, and here in Smyrna it was persecution, hatred, opposition, suffering, what they need to see more than anything is not a 12-step plan, not a 3 steps to their better life now, they need to know ultimate reality of the One who sits on the throne and they need to know the ultimate reality that will be theirs should they be faithful unto death. Youre going to suffer. It is called a martyr church. Pastor Wayne Tindale 3 attributes we find in Pauls heart: 1. That right there was meant to be comfort. I read in the Book of Hebrews beginning at the eleventh chapter beginning at verse 9: By faith Abraham sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange countryFor he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. So the men prepared the pyre and stripped Polycarp of his clothes, and as they were about to nail him to the stake, Polycarp interrupted. Each sermon has to do with our Christian life down here in the earth. A new convert never studies Scripture, and so when a denominational group knocks on his door, he falls for what they teach. There are absolutes in the Christian life. 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. As we apply this standard, our views on many things undergo a radical change. Our lives and into our lives and into our lives and into our scene ; and faith absolutely... 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