He literally opens up his heart and lets He famously died a martyrs death in 155 or 156, and when he died the church at Smyrna sent out a letter, To tell the story of those who have suffered martyrdom, especially blessed Polycarp, who as though he had set his seal by his martyrdom brought the persecution to an end.. There are many benefits to remaining faithful. read more, Scripture:
Death to sin through Christ It would take maybe a half hour to read. If God says anything, preacher, tell us what does God say? And our Lord may the flow of our lives be in praise, and in adoration, and worship, and in love for Thee, O blessed God, that as grace and mercy reached down even to me. And he was invited to preach before the king, King George III, in 1780. This morning, we want to examine the biblical teachings concerning our faithfulness and call us to faithfulness to God. We, too, can lose focus of whats important in life. 12:1). 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. a man loves the world and the things that are in it, he will find his hands Pastor Wayne Tindale Text: Genesis 49:28-50 10:39). So he tells him, Swear by Caesar, or recant. The third thing that had happened is by the end of the first century, some Jews had compromised with Rome. We must
As we begin the New Year, I felt compelled to preach a series that deals with the foundational element of our faith the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. But if a man loves God, every day is a sweeter day, a triumphant day, and some day, a victorious day. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. read more, Scripture:
Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John 1 John 5: 13-21 Every Christian wants to be able to say with the apostle Paul, as he thought about his own death ( 2 Tim. A self in my heart and enthrone the Lord Jesus, 1. Ritual of piercing the ear of a slave who refuses to leave his master after 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Denomination:
It had a fierce loyalty to the Caesar, to the Emperor. 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. II Kings 2:1-12 He died and He came to life, therefore whatever happens to you, Christian, whatever befalls you, Smyrna, whatever happens among you, Christ Covenant, know that Im the beginning and the end, and even if you die for your faith, listen to the One who died and came to life. Why didnt the Lord say that to the family at Bethanyto Lazarus and Mary and Martha? So they didnt have the same protection. Leave me as I am, for the One who enables me to endure the fire will also enable me to remain on the pyre without moving. Then Polycarp prayed a final prayer and when he said amen, the men in charge of the fire lit it. And he gave his life to be a Baptist preacher, John Fawcett. Some of you perhaps pray for it every day, that would be wonderful. Our resurrection is dependent on his resurrection- Paul said It is a message to Be faithful until death.. [The Pearly White City, Arthur F. Ingler]. It is a great vast city, today called Izmir. 4:10). You dont forget His promise. That is a big number. 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. Well be here listening. It is one of the truths of life. 3 attributes we find in Pauls heart: 1. Call to worship: Revile Christ. This was typical Roman procedure. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. When the lad was thirteen years old, because of the poverty of the family, they sent him away to London; there apprenticed him to a tailorjust receiving something to eat and something to wear. 31:23). WebKing James Version 10 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 Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. living faith, consumed with one desire to please Him(John 12:42-43), 1. Speaking of winning the lost, Paul says, The love of Christ compels us (2 Cor. For the white city thats soon coming down. 2:4). If I live, bless God, it is to love Him.
But when that acclamation and acceptance violates our commitment to Christ, it is to be repudiated by the disciple of our Lord. But faith has ten thousand answers for every how. John 1:10-11: Jesus was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. That about 1 out of 120 Christians in the broadest sense of the term, may face martyrdom for the cause of Christ. And on page four hundred he says, If there is one scrap of proof that we are alive after we are dead, why is not that scrap given to the world? It has never happened in the history of the world. For the LORD preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud person (Ps. And on the first anniversary of that wonderful experience, he wrote that marvelous hymn: [O for a Thousand Tongues, Charles Wesley]. Files Audio Faithful Unto Death (Video) Notes Transcript read more, Scripture:
We live, we die, we live again. And when John Fawcett stood and preached before the king, the king was so moved he said to the preacher, Ask anything and I will give it to thee. And the wonderful preacher replied, Sir, I have nothing for myself, but one of my families has a boy, a wayward boy who faces the sentence of death for forgery, in the strict laws of that time. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. He comes with comfort. Scripture is a powerful force in our efforts to remain faithful-You must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them (2 Tim. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death..
That is the child of God. Believed and confessed they were strangers and pilgrims in this earth(Revelation 21:2). But to be left out like a lone, lost black sheep is to be hurt and the child is a thousand times sensitive to it. Amen. FAITHFUL Of course it does. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Because the one who overcomes this present, temporary, fleeting pain will not be pained by the second and everlasting death. . To Him be the glory, honor, majesty, and eternal throne, from generation to generation. It had been for a long time. 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). Come. In a different context, James says, Elijah was a man with a nature like ours (Js. In fact, as I said last week, the two most struggling churches, the ones facing the greatest weaknesses, at least in an earthly sense, Philadelphia and Smyrna, are the ones about whom Jesus has nothing but good to say: I know your tribulation and your poverty. God(John 8:31-32, 14:23-24), A. Remember, they considered the Christians to be atheists because they didnt have any statues, they didnt have idols. 3:14). The weakness of men, universally, is to please one another. And after he began his preachingafter he was a preacher, he was wonderfully converted. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Baptist.
You dont doubt His goodness. There are some men who are incorrect, who use that verse to say like this: Be faithful to your deathbed, and if you are, you will be saved. There is no thoughtthere is not an approach of a thought like that. How faithful are you this morning? Never. 8:14). 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.
Its been translated into English. What does it mean for us? Do not be afraid. We come to see that the thing of value is not speed but endurance. A. Its the basic foundation of the Christian faith it is fundamental Its marking out the date and time of his death. 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. So the first command to the Church dont be afraid what youre about to suffer. You cannot help but admire this young man. And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. Over time, the distinction between sacrificing to the Emperor as a ruler to honor him, and sacrificing to the Emperor as a god, well, that gets pretty fuzzy, and in some peoples minds a difference, a distinction without a difference. Now you have it translated here, And he was sad at that saying [Mark 10:22]. Please, sir, your Majesty, said the pastor, could you grant pardon to the boy? He did it. Polycarp was born in A.D. 69, so just before the destruction of Jerusalem and the fall of the Temple, well within the lifespan of some who would have been eyewitnesses to Christ and his work. 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. Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. And as a youth, I read The Story of My Life by Clarence Darrow. Give us ears, give us courage, no matter the time, no matter the opposition, no matter the circumstances. Inspirational devotions delivered right to your email inbox. Its important to remember what happened after the Resurrection! 14:14). WebTrue faithfulness to God is maintained to the end.
Those who seem to be strong in the faith prove to not have been in the faith. WebUnto death! 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. Faithfulness involves giving our whole heart to God and trying to please him each day we live. WebFaithfulness unto death is Gods standard for human life. I. We have been encouraged and greatly challenged in our personal walk with the Lord. 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. The Basis of the Gospel
And when they turned to drive away, his wife burst into tears and said, John, John, how can we do this? In 23 B.C. Be faithful even unto the point of death because brother, sister, friend, when youre faithful to the point of death for Jesus, you get a crown of life. It continues to the last stitch.
The premise of this study is the foundation of creation. But in this context, in Smyrna, apparently, it was some of the Jews, whether because they felt like the Christians had sold them out or because they were worshiping another god, or they claimed to have had the Messiah, they would sometimes rat them out and be the informers that would then bring upon the Romans to these Christians in Smyrna. It may be in the workplace when you will not agree to do the advertising campaign they want to do, or the training that theyre making everyone do. If I die, praise His name, it is to be with Him. 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. When When we think of all Jesus endured to save our souls, how could we not be faithful? The first death is not avoidable. It would be possible for one to worship weekly and yet be as unfaithful as one who seldom, if ever, attended. The love of your life is in money. Faithfulness is full time until the end of time. 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. 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. 6:9).
The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death. This is the second of seven messages to seven churches. Doubt will say, How? There will be a temptation to want to raise your flag as well and say, Here I am, you can count on me. Or to wear the sort of clothes that everyone would wear. I dont invite it. We can remember the great examples of Scripture. Well, we are all like that. The LORD preserves the faithful (Ps. I love that. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life, is not of the Father, but of the world. A pathway deliberately chosen death to the deepest desires of the flesh, Once they become a Christians, they begin visiting the sick and shut-in but its just too much trouble so they quit. And the Lord noticed it. A new convert never studies Scripture, and so when a denominational group knocks on his door, he falls for what they teach. But after thirty-nine years, standing here in this pulpit, there are thousands and thousands who come every Lords day listening to what?
But as long as I listen and bow before self, my life is shriveled and small. read more, Scripture:
3:11). And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is
In fact, Polycarp was a disciple of John, who wrote this book of Revelation. read more, Scripture:
In Matthew 16:3 Jesus uses it describing the face of a sky before a violent storm. [Luke 9:62]: No one, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.. They think theres a way to avoid death and they dont have to think because everyone just goes to heaven and consequently most people spend more time trying to avoid death than they do spending time preparing and making sure theyre on the path to heaven. We could put it like this death comes to us all, heaven does not. In broad, open daylight where everyone could see, he knelt down before the Lord, the Prophet from Nazareth saying, Agathai didaskai [Mark 10:17]. Now may I give, point out a poignant illustration of that in the Word of God? Isa 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. For Jesus sake we pray. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 This lesson examines the Rev. 1 John 5:13-17. I started with the story of Polycarp. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with
And God said, Abraham, come here. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important way stations that and the rich young ruler(Mark 10:21-22, Matthew Suffering is suffering. He wants to be acclaimed and accepted and praised by them. If we are faithful, God will save us and glorify us in the life to come. The Resurrection of Jesus says it all. 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]. Clearly gathering in this place were not, were not living under the Taliban. What is preventing you from being faithful? And if the challenge in Ephesus was lovelessness, here it is the hatred of those who do not love Christ, or love the truth. Give it up. Suffering. Repent. Lets pray. That is an extreme and harsh word taken in itself. They assume they will go to heaven. A He literally opens up his heart and lets us look inside. They are clear and unequivocal; the first one is this: supreme love for Jesus our Lord. read more, Scripture:
And they had a little boy born to the home and they named him JohnJohn Fawcett. Matthew 9:24, Luke 8:53), 2. 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. Now, before I mention the last one may I recapitulate? Foursquare. Could I take time to turn aside? Selfishness prevents people from being faithful. And He uses the word stugnaz, translated lowering, the sky is stugnaz, it is lowering. On this He bases His judgments. He never knows a turning back or an ultimate defeat. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. The clouds are boiling and the face of the heaven is angry. Jesus is not going to lose. Currently 160,000 Christians, by one estimate, are martyred every year. Rev. Hezekiah held fast to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments (2 Ki. Try to set an example from time to time to pray for it here from the pulpit. Were at 7, 8 now? And the world passeth away .
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. If they die faithfully, they get a crown of life. We always face death as Christians remembering that our God has promised us a resurrection. . There was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in me sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up (1 Ki. . Death has no power over anyone who is in me! Thats why Jesus is able to say in verse 10, Be faithful unto death, and I will give you The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways (Prov. Why didnt the Lord say that to him? They were poor, but rich in what really matters. A fifth characteristic of the true servant of Christhe possesses a continuing and undying faith in our victorious Lord Christ. View all Sermons Faithful Unto Death Series Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011 (message contributor) (rate this sermon) | 6,507 views Scripture: But here God says dont be surprised, dont, when it comes, do not think God is against you. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. 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.. Holiness. We all love to be praised. 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
William Akehurst HSWC 31:23). Each sermon has to do with our Christian life down here in the earth. We 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 is born of God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought to love one another [1 John 4:11]. He was soon to dieto be rejected [Mark 10:32-34]. Revelation chapter 2, beginning at verse 8. Now, before I speak of another, may I pause to avow; there is never, ever, a defeat, never in our commitment to our Lord. Elishas dedication to Elijah might
We can remember the love that God has for us. The one who overcomes, who conquers, will not be hurt by the second death, that is, the eternal punishment in the lake of fire. Why didnt the Lord say that to Joseph of Arimathea, who is described in the Bible as a rich man? Now, listen to His exact word: Give away what you have. He knew what it was to face external temptation when that suffering came. We all love to be acclaimed. 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. Church Of God, Joshua 2:1-15 THE GREAT ESCAPE Intro: Ill. 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].
THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY But this letter, you notice, is shot through with encouragement. And worse than strange, is thought hateful.
We can remember the things of God. Hes already won. But if I abdicate the throne, and no longer is itself, but if I enthrone my Lord, life becomes infinitely blessed, infinitely precious, infinitely meaningful. He motioned toward them with his hand and then groaning as he looked up to heaven said, Away with the atheists. Meaning the atheists. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life (Rev. Heres part of the story, the martyrdom of Polycarp. So we dont have to long for it and want it. Youre going to suffer. Verse 10: Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Jesus does not offer a rebuke to Smyrna. And because of the necessity pressed upon him in his growing family, he accepted an affluent church in London. by 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. 1 John 5:16-18, ON POINT, III Knowing that we are not facing these exact circumstances, and we can be thankful for it, what does this mean for us? A fervent love for the people of God(John 13:34-35, 15:12-13, 17, 1 John 3:14, 4:7, 11), A. John Then, they feel they dont need God, because theyve succeeded in life. Denial of self(Matthew 16:24-25), A. But whether it is a diadem or a garland, whether it is a royal crown or a victors crown, God says if we are faithful and true, at the end of the way He will reward us with a crown of life [Revelation 2:10]. We respond in Faith! By a living faith, I mean one consumed with one desireto please our Lord. The things of this world prevent people from being faithful. So to his sorrowing little congregation, he preached a farewell message and they placed everything on the wagonhis books, his furniture and everythingand he and his wife and the children climbed on the wagon, and they turned to leave. He knows your tribulation. The love of God is a powerful force in our efforts to be faithful. It is in riches. I dont want it to come. We are given by choice, by volition, to our Lord and Master forever. Isnt that unusual, that you would have a minister really converted? That sadly has happened. The second death is. Title: Death of two great patriarchs
Come. 22:37). However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. will tell you one of the driving forces in human life is to be accepted, 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. Behold the Smyrna won the special privilege to build a temple to Emperor Tiberius.
We read when the magistrate persisted and said, Swear the oath and I will release you. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. knows nothing about defeat (Romans 4:17-21, Genesis Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor. Why didnt the Lord say that to Zaccheus? Pentecostal. And this allowed the Jews and the Romans to coexist. 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.. Paul wrote along similar lines "I have fought the Dont think youre the only one to whom injustice has ever happened. But I do not have a child and I am old and my wife is old. Faith, trust, commitment brings God into our lives and into our scene; and faith knows absolutely nothing about defeat. And you cannot enter heaven loving the wrong world. . Hold fast to what you have, that no one may take your crown (Rev. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for My sake shall find it. Almost half of those were murdered, starved, died in prison camps in the Soviet Union.
They will be subtle, but they will be there. Theyre such a testimony to Gods grace. While we stand and while we pray. Is God first in your life? Let me finish with three points of application. Then finally, number three let us remember death is not the enemy. The word staphanos, Stephen, means crown. And when the Lord says, be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life, it could be a diadem, a royal crown. He was a friend of Ignatius and he was a mentor to Irenaeus. Thats a great man, a marvelous man; thats Gods man. WebBe thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. He knew they would be tested severely. 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. When that moment comes, you trust that the Lord gives you the words to say, gives you the courage. (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
21:25). So you add them all up, and what? I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. We dont want to make the mistake of saying that just because one worships three times a week every week he is faithful. The fourth characteristic, the fourth mark of a true disciple of our Lordone who continues unswervingly in the Word of God. 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 Web10/ 9/ 94 FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH REVELATION 2: 10 (PAGE 1785 COME ALIVE BIBLE) JESUS CHRIST is appropriately spoken of as "the faithful witness" (Rev. Therefore, when he was brought before him, the proconsul, so the governor, asked if he were Polycarp, and when he confessed that he was, the proconsul tried to persuade him to recant, saying Have respect for your age and other such things as they were accustomed to say. It is one of the marks and the characteristics of a good disciple of Jesus; our love for one another. There are so many things in this world, which keep people from being faithful. Jesus told the church in Smyrna, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life" (Revelation 2:10, KJV). And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarahs womb: he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith being fully persuaded that, what God had promised, He was able to perform.
And the second characteristic and mark of a true child of Christ is to dethrone self in my heart and to enthrone the Lord Jesus: He is the King of my life. Deuteronomy 2:1-15, Denomination:
WebIts a very tender and touching sceneone of the most moving and heartwarming farewell speeches thats ever been recorded in literature. He hands it back to you doubly blessed; sanctified, hallowed when I place Jesus first in my life. Jesus will be there with you. 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. When our Lord was on the way to Jerusalem to die, in Perea on the other side of Jordan, He was met, accosted in a town over there by a rich young ruler [Mark 10:17-22]. 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
We all love to be accepted. This is the pastor bringing the message entitled Faithful Unto Death. You can read it.
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