Pergamum and Laodicea—Discernment (Revelation 2:12-17; 3:14-22; Leviticus 18:24-25)
/Because God is holy, you should be too.
I. HOLINESS IS MORE THAN EXCITEMENT (REVELATION 2:12-13; 3:14-16)
A. Known for Being “On-Fire” (Revelation 2:12-13)
B. But Really… Lukewarm (Revelation 3:14-16; Leviticus 18:24-25)
II. HOLINESS REQUIRES DISCERNMENT (REVELATION 2:14-16; 3:17)
A. The Teaching of Balaam and the Nicolaitans (Revelation 2:14-16)
B. Conformed to the World (Revelation 2:14; 3:17)
III. HOLINESS COMES THROUGH THE FATHER’S DISCIPLINE (REVELATION 2:17; 3:18-22)
A. Catching Fire (Revelation 3:16, 18)
B. Knocking on Slammed Doors (Revelation 3:19-20)
C. Hidden Manna and Stone Name Tags (Revelation 2:17; 3:21-22; Hebrews 4:12-16)