11900 The Essence Of The Church (Level 3)

Lesson 1

In this study of John’s letter to the Ephesian Church we learn the problem that Jesus was concerned about in their congregation (perhaps yours as well)- they lost their first love. What does this mean? What could they do? What should we do?

Lesson 2

This study takes the student to John’s Epistle to the church of Smyrna, the suffering, persecuted church. What can we learn from this church that will help us deal with suffering and persecution that we will face?

Lesson 3

This lesson brings us to the church of Pergamos, the church that was affected by paganism and immorality. What did John counsel them to do and what can we do when these are found in our churches?

Lesson 4

The church of Thyatira had some serious concerns that we find consuming churches today: politics, erroneous philosophy, synchronism, and non-commitment. How does a church or an individual overcome these devastators?

Lesson 5

This study takes us to the church of Sardis. This church had all the signs of success, but Jesus said it was dead. What can be done when a church is dead?

Lesson 6

The church of Philadelphia was known as the church of brotherly love and an open door. Why did Jesus compliment this church so much?

Lesson 7

Laodicea was the “lukewarm” church. What does this mean and what can we do to keep ourselves from becoming casualties to lukewarmness?