Bro. Mick Smith
- Anti-Christ means “Against Christ” which appropriately describes the actions of the Jewish Ministry that crucified Christ.
- The Early Church was also overthrown by false leadership, who taught for commandments, the doctrines of men.
- These false leaders actions were “Against Christ” i.e. Anti-Christ.
- The result was the “Early Church” began to fade and the rise of the Catholic Church began.
- Following the Catholic Church was the Reformation Period which led to a multiplicity of Christian Organizations.
- God is in the business of restoring his Truth, i.e. the “Restoration of the Church”
- The 7 Churches of Asia were full of problems that the Lord Jesus, spoke directly about.
- In the last days of the Gentile Church, we should expect a similar occurance.
- Rev 3:1-6
- The name Sardis means “the Red One”
- Sardis was a Candlestick Church and fulfilled their calling within the framework of judging the Early Church.
- Rev 3:1 Sardis was alive but they were dead. Their influence was lacking.
- Strengthen the areas that you have neglected.
- White Garments depict Righteousness
- The Blotting of the name, in a Candlestick Church, such as Sardis is Eternal Judgement. There is no more hope for that person.
- Mat 27:52
- Rom 5:1
- Who you are, is what you think.
- Heb 1:9
- The difference between the Ungodly and the Ungodly Sinner, is the Ungodly Sinner has heard the truth and then rejected and lived an ungodly life.
- If your name is not in the Book of Life, you are in the Ungodly category.
- I John 5:18