To be a cold Christian is to take care of needs, provide moral support, and genuinely care about people. Concluding with encouragement, Jesus reminds them that if they overcome, they will rule with Him (verse 21). And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. While Colossae was neither as prominent or wealthy as Hierapolis or Laodicea, its location at the end of the valley made it easy to defend from enemies. Youre going to have to spend time reading the Word, studying the Word, memorizing the Word, meditating on the Word, and obeying the Word. God cares more about the condition of our hearts than the condition of wallets. Be referring to himself as the beginning of the creation of God; he once again ascertains his deity. (22) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.. Whats valuable both now and in eternity is what God cares about: treating people right, forgiveness, and loyalty (Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8).Were meant to use possessions and love people, not love possessions and use people. You must know the truth so well that, when the lies of the enemy appear, you can recognize them. The ancient Greeks liked to drink hot water. In Gods eyes, anything not done for Him, has no value, no use, no purpose. So, as a faithful shepherd, He commands the church to repent immediately. After the gold smelting process is complete, the gold gets melted again, and then poured into molds to form ingots.17. "11 (According to dictionary.com, the word "aver" means to declare positively, or state something as a fact.) But hot water also had another use. Fortunately for us, Jesus is that friend. Tunics manufactured in Laodicea, called trimata, were so well-known that the city had the nickname of Trimataria.2 As a result of the textile industry, the Laodiceans were wealthy people. Hot water is only effective while it is hot. Unfortunately, Colossae did not have the wealth that Hierapolis or Laodicea possessed, and the city did not completely rebound from the earthquake in 60 A.D. as well as they did. To fully understand what amen means, you must turn to the Old Testament. The Holy Spirit will come and show us the way out. It is a message of hope and victory. The Greek used here, emesai, means to vomit. John 1:3 (HSCB) says, All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. John 1:10 (HSCB) says, He was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him. 1 Corinthians 8:6 (HSCB) says, yet for us, there is one God, the Father. Laodicea boasted of one of the most renowned medical schools in the world, and with it came all of its associated industries like pharmaceuticals. God advises them to obtain spiritual riches produced through trials, which the self-sufficient Laodicean avoids by compromising. If were doing something for recognition, then were not doing it for God. It is the motive behind the action, or works, that is important. gold. A change in behavior will follow true repentance. As for rebuilding the city after an earthquake, history records that the Laodiceans did this again a few decades later. 3. The hot Christian should also be like hot wine; the pleasant taste and aroma of a Christ-like life should cause people to want Christs salvation as well. He was very careful about whom he called friend. Jesus never referred to anyone who was not his disciple as a friend. It is interesting to note that verse 15 starts with Jesus telling the church that he knows their deeds. As the faithful and true witness, Jesus is relaying to us what he heard from God the Father. Verse three follows with, Incline your ear and come unto Me. No, it does not; just dont sit in the center. These rivers provided the water the crops and flocks needed in the Lycos valley. Youre going to have to spend time reading the Bible to learn the truth, and by meditating on the Word, reinforce the truth. We must ask God for forgiveness and for strength to avoid sinning. It is possible the word meant the messenger or the actual person who delivered the letter, but that would require seven different messengers, one from each of the churches to have traveled to Patmos to get the letter to deliver it. So how did Jesus overcome? He is the one who addressed the church at Laodicea. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 NASB. The city of Laodicea, currently located in modern Turkey, was situated in the Lycus valley, about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and about 100 miles east of Ephesus. He was diligent and committed to the will of God the Father (John 4:34). Print subscriptions available in U.S., Canada and Europe. They had somehow taken off the white clothing they received during salvation and stood naked before God. To purchase from God gold tried in the fire is not only inclining your ear to the Lord, hearing him, going to him and making an everlasting covenant with him, but also loving, believing, and rejoicing as per 1 Peter 1:5-9, (quoted earlier). The possibility exists that no one will hear his voice, and no one will open the door. Christs threefold prescription to cure their condition paralleled the physical circumstances that had apparently deceived them. We have been warned and cautioned to be ready for His arrival. 2019 by Steven P. Wickstrom, all rights reserved. John did not use the appropriate word if he was addressing an elder, deacon, or pastor. In a letter to the Colossians, Paul wrote: Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Time. (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12) It is the absolute truth and a powerful weapon against temptation and sin. They stood on an important junction of trades routes running more or less north to south and west to west. Remains of a water pipe in Laodicea (photo by David Treybig). Making an everlasting covenant with God (salvation is only the starting point). In ancient Greek culture, the evening meal was a social event. Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. Laodicea lies 40 miles southeast from Philadelphia in the Lycus Valley. People traveled from around the world to obtain these supposed healing elixirs. And because Jesus was the Creator, He has the rule over it. In John 14:14, Jesus said: You are my friends if you do what I command you. Had this church been filled with non-Christians, Jesus would not have called them friends. 14bthe Amen. What are we supposed to overcome? He wants to be a friend with whom we enjoy spending time. As a result of not being either hot or cold for Jesus, they are like a rancid drink or repugnant drink that leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. The promise in this verse is that the church will reign with Christ if they overcome. The only way to be in a right relationship with God is through forgiveness. He wants to be the friend that we invite over to dinner. After letting him ineffectively try to cover himself, God provided clothing for him. As we will see, this was clearly a characteristic of the self-reliant people of this city. Works, or deeds, are more than simply what we do; they are how we live. The writer speaks to those who had become dull of hearing, meaning they had little to no spiritual discernment. If anyone in the church hears Christ's voice and opens the door, he will come and dine with them. We now come back to the question of how do you buy from Jesus' refined gold? Jesus lived a life of humility. Therefore, the Lord Jesus tells them to buy eye salve from Him to see their spiritual state. 21a He who overcomes. Near the temple of the special god associated with healing, Men Karou (who later became identified with Asclepius), there was a market for trading all sorts of goods (Ramsay, Seven Churches, p. 417). He currently pastors the Austin, Texas, congregation of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association. The Bible is the weapon God has given us; words to use against Satan's deceit like Jesus did, words that show us what to do, words of comfort. They were a prominent banking center for the entire region. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. It was named Laodicea by the Greek ruler Antiochus II Theos around 260 BC in honor of his wife Laodice. A 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon 'eye salve' made from onion, garlic, wine and part of a cow's stomach has been shown to wipe out 90 percent of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA. We need to look at this verse in context with the entire passage. Then we must take active, practical steps to avoid falling into sin. Its as if he was served something to drink that was inadequate, subpar, or even bad tasting. After all, He's knocking at the door. What will happen to me? Contrition, on the other hand, is regret for the sin committed against Gods love and regret for having grieved the Holy Spirit. Youre going to have to give him your time. If were not doing things for the glory of God, then we are doing them for the wrong reason. The phrase ears to hear is used throughout the Bible, starting with Deuteronomy 29:4. (14) To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: In our world filled with technology, material prosperity and modern conveniences, many mistakenly assume that they do not need God. Both Laodicea and Philadelphia served as gateways to the eastern region of Phrygia and as ambassadors for Greek culture. Please understand that Christ is not referring to saving faith in this passage. Get the latest blog posts from Life, Hope & Truth straight to yourinbox. The ancient Greeks liked their wine hot or cold. Serving wine lukewarm would be considered an insult. Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1-2. Laodicea is the seventh of the seven churches listed in the Book of Revelation. Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.19 Imparted righteousness is applied imputed righteousness, or to put in simpler terms; sanctification is applied justification. It was about 100 miles east of the port city of Ephesus. Theres no time to waste. (16) So because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. Ho! But just as any purchase requires something for something, Christ is expecting something from the Christian. To look at being cold in context, we need to look at it from the Laodicean perspective. When the messages to the churches of Revelation 2-3 are viewed as a chronological development of the Church, this passage also indicates that the return of Christ is near. (18) I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. The word amen conveys the idea of something faithful, reliable, and believable, and is typically used this way in the Old Testament. If we are humble and willing to obey, He will give us the strength and resolve we need to endure in the battle. eye salve. Other sources suggest that the water came from a hot spring with mineralized water containing sulfur, giving it an unpleasant taste and smell. Actions, behaviors, motives, and the heart are all intertwined; they cannot be separated. It was the perfect water for drinking, cooking, or even bathing. As Jesus warned in His Olivet Prophecy, But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. By knowing and obeying the Word of God, you will be trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. All things are through Him, and we exist through Him. Colossians 1:16 (HSCB) says, For everything was created by Him, in heaven, and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things have been created through Him and for Him. Hebrews 1:2 (HSCB) says, In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son. Physical money cannot purchase the merchandise Christ has for sale; it takes something else. The truth is that sometimes the wicked prosper (Jeremiah 12:1). It is my opinion, therefore, that the angel is a symbol, or personification, of the church, rather than one of the heavenly angelic hosts. The sin in His nature had received its death sentence when He said, Your will be done, God. As disciples who follow Jesus, we must learn to hate the sin in our own life, deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Website design, HTML and CSS coding by Steven P. Wickstrom Although Laodicea produced the best eye-salve in the ancient world, the Laodicean Christians were blind when looking at their spiritual state. The word zealous is the Greek word (zeleue) and means to be eager, earnest.23 The church is commanded to be earnest or zealous, which means a passionate eagerness to do God's will. The wine was almost always served either hot or warm, as the ancient Greeks had no efficient way to chill the wine. The city of Laodicea (Greek Laodikeia) on the Lycus (Laodicea ad Lycum), situated one mile south of the Lycus River in the Lycus Valley west of Colossae and south of Hierapolis, was established and fortified about 261 BC by the Seleucids under Antiochus II Theos. Industry Along with Colosse and Hierapolis, it was one of the cities in the fertile Lyous [sic.] The city was also known as a health resort, one of the best in the Graeco-Roman world owing mostly to its lukewarm . Wrapping up His message, Jesus then explains that He is standing at the door and knocking, meaning that He wants to come in and dine with them (Revelation 3:20). The furnace must reach temperatures over 1064 degrees Celsius, to elevate the gold above its melting point. So what does it cost to purchase eye salve from Christ? Nevertheless, the sin nature, also known as the natural man, is the impurity that interferes with a souls faith coming forth as pure gold just as impurities in nature prevent pure gold from being found. (15) I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. They were doing a lot of things (works and deeds). Christ told the church (in verse 17) that they were blind, and in verse 18, they are instructed to purchase eye salve. The Laodiceans were rich and self-sufficient, with no need for God to supply their needs. ointment made from spice nard and an eye salve made from Phrygian stones. The Greek word for deeds ( - ergon) means means denotes comprehensively what a man is and how he acts.13 Typically translated as works or deeds, these words do not accurately convey the richness of the Greek word. Jesus is the power and authority that God utilized in creating the universe. 14cthe Beginning of the creation of God. After he sinned, he felt his nakedness and shame. 18a I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich. Jesus leaves no doubt that what is about to follow is true and should be taken very seriously because they are his words. 18band white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed. It was a medicine used for treating eye diseases. In Matthew 4:1-11, during Jesus' temptations, His reply always started with, it is written. But Jesus didnt only quote the Word; He had authority when He used Gods Word because He also lived by it. and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. There are several thoughts on who they are: (1) actual angels, (2) a human representative of them, i.e., the bishop of the church, (3) they are a personification of the church. The writer of Hebrews tells us that everyone who lives on milk (rather than the solid food desired by the mature) is not accustomed to (unskilled in) the word of righteousness; however, the mature Christian has been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Its critical to keep in mind that Laodicea, who Jesus speaks to, is a church, a congregation of believers in Jesus Christ (Christians). They are not taking care of needs, providing moral support, or genuinely caring about people. Blaiklock speculated that this probably came from dried mud from one of the numerous hot springs in the area. Some have wondered if the last name mentionedthe Beginning of the creation of Godindicates that Jesus was a created Being. In Gods eyes, the Laodiceans are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. The word for overcomes is the Greek word (nika), which means to be victorious.25 What does it mean to overcome, to to be victorious? The problem lies in that it seems improbable that Christ would use a human to write a physical letter to an angel, rebuking it for falling short in its duties as a Christ-follower.4 If the angel is an actual angelic representative of the local church, and answerable for its failure, then the seven angels in chapters 1 through 3 failed miserably. When we see mega churches today respond to criticisms they . 1. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Uniquely situated on a large flat-topped hill, the town was protected from the flooding in the spring when the snow melted off the nearby mountains. In the first theory, if the angel is an actual angel, then we can infer that each church has its own guardian angel. In short, to be a cold, Christian is to serve as Jesus served. The eye salve must be purchased, and it is expensive. Revelation 3:14-22. What does it mean to be hot? Gold, spiritual riches ( I Peter 1:7 ), contrasts with the word "poor," and fire symbolizes trial. And finally, like all the previous messages, Jesus says, He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches (verse 22). They may have been well off economically, but they were poor in their relationship with God. Whenever Christ says, He who has ears to hear, let him hear, He is calling for people to pay careful heed. The Roman historian Tacitus wrote that the Laodiceans had again refused aid from Rome following an earthquake that badly damaged the city in A.D. 60 (Annals, 14:27). Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him his own thrown (Philippians 2:5-11). Justification by its very nature does not have a progressive character. The time of need is when temptation comes when we see and feel the sin in our flesh when we struggle to keep ourselves from sinning. It costs our will. He took the skins of the sacrifices and clothed him. Our eternal perspective affects our earthly priorities. Amen is not an actual Greek word. They werent serving God the way he wanted them to be serving. I wish you were either cold or hot! The letter starts as if being written to an angel, but there is no doubt that it is the congregation itself who is the focus of the letter. Repentance is more than a feeling. But in this verse, Jesus is telling the church that they are naked and in need of white garments that only he can provide. into Greek letters, and then into English letters. Jesus is telling the church that He doesnt simply know their deeds; He knows the motives in their hearts. This process causes the gold to coagulate and form nuggets and clumps of gold. A third lesson is that we need to vigilantly maintain our spiritual eyesightour ability to see things from a spiritual perspective. Confession is the mind moving the lips; repentance moves the heart. He wants to hear about how our day went and share in our victories and sorrows. According to Roman writer Tacticus, Rome offered to pay for the city to be rebuilt, but the people declined, saying that they were wealthy enough to restore their own city. First of all, it begins with recognizing with a heart-rending awareness that we have defied God when we sin. This occurs as we repent when we learn that we have sinned and as we allow ourselves to be led by Gods Holy Spirit. The positive aspect is that if someone does hear his voice, and does open the door, Jesus will come in. The fertile valley contained pastures with large flocks of sheep. 21bI will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. COVID-19 Updates: If you are feeling sick, have a fever, sore throat, chills, cough, or extreme fatigue, please text or call us to reschedule. How is your hearing? The problem seems to be in their motives. The term lukewarm is a key word used to describe Laodicea. (Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26) It costs us something. In the Old Testament, the sacrifice could not be slain until it had been presented to the priest. If were doing something hoping that it will bring ourselves glory or accolades or pats on the back, then were not doing for God. The church at Laodicea was not victorious, but Christ had not yet given up on them. It takes a true friend to point out negative things in your life, and then be willing to be part of the solution. This promise is amazing because, whenever we do overcome in the battles of life, it is always through Him. The Bible speaks of eye-salve. With so much wealth pouring into Laodicea, one of the most noted banks in the Greek and Roman world was located there. All rights reserved. In terms of healing, the hot Christian will be bringing souls to Christ, healing them of their sinful condition. Near the temple of the special god associated with healing there was a market for trading all sorts of goods. They may have lost their focus and strayed in their Christianity, but they are still a body of believers that Christ wanted to straighten out. To heal their weak spiritual condition, Jesus said, I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see (verse 18). They have a lot in common with the church in Corinth. As a testament to its wealth, Laodicea had two theaters, a gymnasium, and a large stadium. If this is what Christ had in mind, then being a cold Christian would be like giving someone a cool refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Repentance comes from the heart and involves confessing from the heart. Gold, clothing, and eye salve represent the three major industries of Laodicea: banking, textiles, and medicines. All things are from Him, and we exist for Him. Jesus is standing at the door, expecting his servants to open it. The stone and salve were later imported throughout the Greek and Roman world but their first known use and preparation was in Laodicea. Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man here my voice, and open the . Perhaps the most famous ones they produced were an ointment for the ears (for a time produced only in Laodicea), and an eye salve made from Phrygian powder and oil. The phrase he who has an ear qualifies everyone who will listen and obey. In addition, its wealth came from the production of a fine quality of famous glossy black woolwhether dyed or natural in color is not known. There was still hope for the church at Laodicea. When we say that God imputes Christ's righteousness to us, it means that God thinks of Christ's righteousness as belonging to us, or regards it as belonging to us. People came from all over the empire to purchase this medicine. 1. If you think back to the Garden of Eden, clothing was the first thing which Adam felt the need of, after he had sinned. Christ told the church at Laodicea to buy___from Him so they could see. The major idea behind this word is constancy and reliability.8 Isaiah referred to God as the God of amen, due to his truthfulness and trustworthiness (Isaiah 65:16). hippie fest 2022 michigan; family picture poses for 5 adults; unforgettable who killed rachel; pacific northwest college of art notable alumni; adler sense of belonging family constellation; (20) Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. The word for dine is the Greek word (deipns), which means to eat at a banquet.24 This word for dine is very similar to the Greek word for dinner deipnon, the evening meal. It was part of a long trade route that included the four previous cities to the north. Jesus' friendship with this church is so deep that he is willing to point out their problems. Jesus desires to come in, sit down at the table, and enjoy the food and company. People went to Hieropolis from all over the empire to sit the large public baths, filled with hot mineral water. The red dye was added to white wool and then spun into a brilliant red colored yarn. It would appear so. Greek 2854. kollourion -- eye salve. Following the pattern of the other letters, this one was also to the angel of the church. Thank you! Jesus starts by calling himself the Amen, a term reserved for God himself in the Old Testament. Ruins from ancient Laodicea (photo by David Treybig). Its another way of saying, Listen up! Those who do not have "ears to hear" are spiritually dead and cannot obey God until they respond to His work in their hearts (John 6:65; Romans 11:8). It was uncontaminated water straight from the mountains. After such strong correction, it is especially poignant to note that God wants sinners to repent and will quickly forgive their sins if they do. 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