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To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).
Gene Cunningham - October 25, 2020
Message to the Seven Churches -- Session 8
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Scripture References: Revelation 3:1-22, Revelation 2:1-29
From Series: "Jesus Christ Message to the Seven Churches -- PA 2020"
Gen taught through Revelation Chapters 2 and 3, where Jesus had commendations, warning and promises to churches in the first century. Those messages apply to current churches and us as believers today.