Sunday Bible Study 10/31/21

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