Revelation-Sermon 3: “To the Angel of the Church… ”. Part 1 of 4-Ephesus

Revelation Chapter 2

Scripture Outline

I. LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS (Rev.2:1-7)

A. THE LORD'S SELF-DESIGNATION (Rev.2:1)

1. "He who holds the seven stars in His right hand"

2. "Who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands"

B. COMMENDATION (Rev.2:2-3,6)

1. For their works, labor and patience

2. They hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, as does the Lord

C. CONDEMNATION AND WARNING (Rev.2:4-5)

1. Condemnation

a. The Lord has something against them

b. They have left their first love

2. Warning

a. Remember from where they have fallen

b. Repent and do the first works

c. Or the Lord will come quickly and remove their lampstand

from its place

D. EXHORTATION AND PROMISE (Rev.2:7)

1. Hear what the Spirit says to the churches

2. To him who overcomes, He will give to eat from the tree of life in the midst of the Paradise of God