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A person or a church must listen for Jesus knocking and open the door to him. Christ offers a way for a church to revive when it has become spiritually weak and lost connection with him. Simply opening the door can renew their previous bond.
dine with him, and he with Me: A shared meal represents acceptance, deep friendship, and a covenant relationship (Revelation 19:9; see Genesis 18:1–5, 16–19; Exodus 12:1–31; 18:12; Matthew 26:26–30).
The letter to the church in Laodicea warns Christians who are lukewarm, meaning they are not fully committed to Christ. Their inconsistent lives show loyalty only to themselves. Their behavior is so displeasing to Christ that he is ready to reject them, as if spitting them out of his mouth.
The seven messages to the seven churches show the condition of Christ's church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to be faithful and honest. Those who listen to Christ's message will receive God's promised rewards. Those who do not will face judgment.
Apostasy and Renewal God’s Judgment of His People Letters to the Seven Churches The Church as God’s Temple Visions
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Accepting Christ Backsliders: Promises To Church: Backslidden Communion with God Communion with God is Communion with the Son Doors Faith in Christ Fellowship with Christ Free Will God: Grace of Houses: Admission To, Gained by Knocking at the Door Laodicea: Message To, Through John Listening to God Meals New Home Relationship with God Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Welcome Home