As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Jesus loves this church, or he would not have rebuked them. We cannot deny our sin or find excuses to justify it. And finally, like all the previous messages, Jesus says, He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches (verse 22). The mineral water was used to clean the wool and set, or lock, the color of the dyes (this ensures the wool holds its color when washed). And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. So wealthy was Laodicea that after the great earthquake of A.D. 17, which destroyed it, the people refused imperial help in rebuilding the city, choosing rather to do it entirely by themselves. 4. 3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Lukewarm Church. Hierapolis achieved great renown for its hot springs and day spas. A lustrous black wool was produced there which was woven into much-desired clothing. "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: 'The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. The Greek word (aggelos) is typically translated as an angel or a messenger. To look at being cold in context, we need to look at it from the Laodicean perspective. (18) I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. When Jesus speaks, the church needs to listen. All things are from Him, and we exist for Him. After he sinned, he felt his nakedness and shame. Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. In short, to be a cold, Christian is to serve as Jesus served. Cc trang web thay th tt nht cho Herbert-armstrong.org - Kim tra danh sch tng t ca chng ti da trn xp hng th gii v s lt truy cp hng thng ch trn Xranks. It would appear so. Colossae had been a major trade center on the trade route from Sardis to Konya and was famous for the dark red wool cloth that carried that its name, colossinum (also derived from the madder root). Among them nothing from before the Roman period has appeared. Spiritual fire burns away spiritual impurities. Christs words showed them that He knew that the citizens of their city were wealthythey had at least twice declined the governments help to rebuild their city after an earthquake and had rebuilt it with their own funds. Giving time to Christ is what Christians must do to develop spiritual discernment. The Laodicean church is not cold. Nine miles to the east of Laodicea lay the town of Colossae. It has everything to do with imparted righteousness. You must know the truth so well that, when the lies of the enemy appear, you can recognize them. We now come back to the question of how do you buy from Jesus' refined gold? If anyone hears My voice and opens the door. It is the ordinary daily trust of the Son of God (Galatians 2:20) by which we live and minister to others. Youre going to have to give him your time. Uniquely situated on a large flat-topped hill, the town was protected from the flooding in the spring when the snow melted off the nearby mountains. The focus of sanctification is the healing of the dysfunctionality of sin (it is imparted). Jesus used scripture as a weapon. It was about 100 miles east of the port city of Ephesus. We are to present ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). Both Laodicea and Philadelphia served as gateways to the eastern region of Phrygia and as ambassadors for Greek culture. This letter was not written by a weary shepherd, hoping to be let in for some comfort and a bite to eat. When we see mega churches today respond to criticisms they . The black wool of Laodicea produced some stunning dark-colored garments. Jesus' life was controlled by God's will: Not my will, but Yours, be done. When Jesus came into the world, He declared, God, You have given Me a body, and I have come to do Your will. (Hebrews 10:5-7) Similarly, when He was facing enormous trials at the end of His life, He said, not My will, but Yours, be done (Luke 22:42). Their wealth has become their savior who supplies their every need. Making an everlasting covenant with God (salvation is only the starting point). Laodicea was also known as a center for the wool and dye trade. According to Expositors Bible Commentary, A six-mile-long aqueduct brought Laodicea its supply of water from the south. Jesus starts by calling himself the Amen, a term reserved for God himself in the Old Testament. Gods word says that this spiritual gold tried in the fire is more precious than natural gold that perishes. Even though Jesus spent time with sinners, he never called them friends. Repentance is more than a feeling. Hierapolis had a hot spring that was considered to be medicinal. Previously I mentioned that if were doing something hoping that it will bring ourselves glory or accolades or pats on the back, then were not doing it for God. The time you give Christ to purchase this eye salve, the more results you will see. Jesus was in heaven with God, but voluntarily became a man for our sakes. It takes a true friend to point out negative things in your life, and then be willing to be part of the solution. Laodicea was known for three things: It was a wealthy city and a financial center. If you think back to the Garden of Eden, clothing was the first thing which Adam felt the need of, after he had sinned. Christ calls out to us, letting us know that because He overcame, we can also overcome. For us to purchase something from Christ, something is required. We cant relax and mistakenly assume we have it made. The problem lies in that it seems improbable that Christ would use a human to write a physical letter to an angel, rebuking it for falling short in its duties as a Christ-follower.4 If the angel is an actual angelic representative of the local church, and answerable for its failure, then the seven angels in chapters 1 through 3 failed miserably. As a testament to its wealth, Laodicea had two theaters, a gymnasium, and a large stadium. Those who do not have "ears to hear" are spiritually dead and cannot obey God until they respond to His work in their hearts (John 6:65; Romans 11:8). Various thermal installations, which included immense hot basins and pools for swimming, were built to take advantage of the natural resource. What I said was important! Those who have ears to hear allow the Word to bear fruit to the glory of God. Christ told the church at Laodicea to buy___from Him so they could see. The stones were ground up to powder which was mixed with oil producing a well-known eye balm that was distributed throughout the Greek and Roman world. It was uncontaminated water straight from the mountains. While this is not impossible, as John could have summoned a messenger from each of the churches to receive the appropriate correspondence, it is not probable. What does it mean to be hot? Laodicea quickly became a rich city, rich enough to be able to rebuild itself without outside help after the destructive earthquake of 60 A.D. Call (626) 587-0033! Amen is not an actual Greek word. Keep in mind as you read about the Laodiceans that they are a church filled with Christians. Although it had earlier been called Diospolis and then Rhoas, Antiochus II of Syria named it for his wife Laodike and populated it with Syrians and with Jews who were transplanted from Babylonia to the cities of Phrygia and Lydia (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1939, Laodicea). He encourages them to overcome just as He did. 2. And because Jesus was the Creator, He has the rule over it. Youre going to have to give him your time. What did we read in Isaiah 55:1-3? The mineral water from Hieroplis helped to lock in the color dyes so that the color did not fade after being washed multiple times. It costs our life. When they heard this letter for the first time, what did they hear? He currently pastors the Austin, Texas, congregation of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association. Wrapping up His message, Jesus then explains that He is standing at the door and knocking, meaning that He wants to come in and dine with them (Revelation 3:20). The Laodiceans needed to turn away from putting their trust in their earthly gold and instead put their trust in Jesus Christ, and that would involve repentance. Ho! The verse is not talking about salvation; it is talking about usefulness or purpose. Laodicea built an aqueduct that ran from the mountains above Colossae to the city center. There is also a problem with assigning the pastor or bishop to the role of the messenger because they are not referred to as messengers anywhere in the New Testament. Hours of Operation Monday & Tuesday 10a - 6p | Thursday & Friday 8a - 4p Saturday - By Appointment Only. What, or rather, who, are these angels? The word rebuke is the Greek word (elegch) and means to convict, to prove one in the wrong.21 Jesus is doing more than just telling the Laodiceans their faults; he is convicting them of their sin. To be a hot Christian could have several different meanings (or a combination of them) to the Laodiceans. After all, He's knocking at the door. Please understand that this verse does NOT say that hot is good and cold is bad; they are both good. It was named Laodicea by the Greek ruler Antiochus II Theos around 260 BC in honor of his wife Laodice. Theologians have struggled for two thousand years, trying to determine who exactly they are. Listen, that you may live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, according to the faithful mercies shown to David. John 1:3 (HSCB) says, All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. John 1:10 (HSCB) says, He was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him. 1 Corinthians 8:6 (HSCB) says, yet for us, there is one God, the Father. The ancient Greeks liked to drink hot water. What is the time of need? Zeus, the supreme god, was also worshiped in the city (Expositors). 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be . This act concealed the shame of his nakedness. Removing those impurities, such as trace metals and ores, requires the gold to go through a process called smelting. But in this verse, Jesus is telling the church that they are naked and in need of white garments that only he can provide. The town was built, perhaps unwisely, on a geological fault from which noxious vapors and hot mineral water escaped. gold. What did they think it meant to be cold? Jesus wants you to be cold. His obedience was because, as a man, He had self-will that was in agreement with the Father's. Some have wondered if the last name mentionedthe Beginning of the creation of Godindicates that Jesus was a created Being. You, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Of course, Gods love extends to all humanity. One of the most common errors associated with this verse is the notion that the door is the door to a sinners heart. 1. into Greek letters, and then into English letters. It is possible the word meant the messenger or the actual person who delivered the letter, but that would require seven different messengers, one from each of the churches to have traveled to Patmos to get the letter to deliver it. It almost always represents purity, righteousness, or wisdom. What did Christ mean? You see Laodicea was a very wealthy city. Before considering the significance of this term and the rest of the message from Christ, lets note a few things about Laodiceas history. John is only the recorder of the words, faithfully writing down what Jesus is saying. It applied to the water of the city, and it was part of the message from Jesus Christ to the Church of God that was located there (Revelation 3:16). Laodicea also had a medical school for training people to become doctors. As a man, Jesus also had this self-will and was tempted, but His firm resolve from the very start was, Not My will, but Yours! For us to overcome as He overcame, we need to make that same decision and faithfully stick to it, no matter what happens or how we feel. He wants to be a friend with whom we enjoy spending time. You would probably spit it out at the first sip. Here we see Christ speaking as a merchant, advising the church to buy his merchandise. That, I believe, is the point. Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man here my voice, and open the . The sin in His nature had received its death sentence when He said, Your will be done, God. As disciples who follow Jesus, we must learn to hate the sin in our own life, deny ourselves, and take up our cross. The letter to Laodicea was written to Christians who already had the white garments of salvation, so we are led to wonder why they needed to purchase more white garments and how to purchase them. They stood on an important junction of trades routes running more or less north to south and west to west. Hebrew writing has no vowels, so the Greek leter for "e" was added by the translaters to make the word easier to read and speak. Lets remember the overall lesson from Christs message to Laodicea. Repentance comes from the heart and involves confessing from the heart. Revelation 3:14-22. Good deeds (Ephesians 2:10), godliness (1 Peter 1:15), Christ-likeness (1 Peter 2:21), and fulfilling the demands of the Law (Rom 8:4) are all part of the cost in purchasing white garments from Christ.). What they were doing wasnt being done for the glory of God. The focus of justification is the removal of the guilt of sin. Although the Bible does not reveal how the Church of God began in Laodicea, a faithful minister named Epaphras served this congregation as well as members in Colosse and Hierapolis sometime during the first few decades after Christs death. It is to have a sense of what is right and what is wrong. You, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. The fruit of godly repentance is unmistakable: earnestness (zeal) to do what is right in the eyes of God. Yet this wealth had blinded them from seeing their true spiritual condition. 1 Peter 1:5-9 compares faith with refined gold. Two of the doctors from Laodicea were so famous that their names appear on the coins of the city (Zeuxis and Alexander Philalethes). Jesus knows what it is like to be human. Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Jesus wants you to be hot. Suffer in the flesh, cease from sin. The culture of the city had infiltrated the church, and the members didnt know how spiritually wretched and weak they were. It is a process where God makes us holy. Even Aristotle spoke of the medicines from Laodicea that supposedly helped with eyesight and hearing. Theres no time to waste. He humbled Himself so that He could achieve His purpose in God's plan by putting God's will before His own. God the Father sanctifies (1 Corinthians 1:30) by the Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2) and in the name of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:11). So how did Jesus overcome? Perhaps the most famous ones they produced were an ointment for the ears (for a time produced only in Laodicea), and an eye salve made from Phrygian powder and oil. 5. As we will see, this was clearly a characteristic of the self-reliant people of this city. The city was also known as a health resort, one of the best in the Graeco-Roman world owing mostly to its lukewarm . God expects His people to maintain zeal for His way of life. Christ told the church (in verse 17) that they were blind, and in verse 18, they are instructed to purchase eye salve. People came from all over the empire to purchase this medicine. 3. Hebrews 5:11-14 shows how the eye salve to fix spiritual discernment is utilized. The major idea behind this word is constancy and reliability.8 Isaiah referred to God as the God of amen, due to his truthfulness and trustworthiness (Isaiah 65:16). Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. What did they think it meant to be hot? To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). If we are humble and willing to obey, He will give us the strength and resolve we need to endure in the battle. Theater of popular music. The word amen conveys the idea of something faithful, reliable, and believable, and is typically used this way in the Old Testament. To answer these questions, we need to look at Laodicea from the eyes of the Laodiceans. You must know the truth so well that, when the lies of the enemy appear, you can recognize it. Serving wine lukewarm would be considered an insult. It is an often-used phrase that Jesus utilized when speaking in parables. First of all, it begins with recognizing with a heart-rending awareness that we have defied God when we sin. This messageas well as all of the othersis still important for Christians today. Never miss a post! It can only come by the revelation of Jesus Christ to the believer, and then must be developed by way of training in righteousness (Hebrews 5:14) and prayer (Ephesians 6:18). It is through our relationship and identification with Christ and His work, and our faithfulness in the conflict with sin as we draw upon Christ, that we get to share in His reign as a reward for faithful service. They were a prominent banking center for the entire region. laodicea means human rights Tatko na pesmaricu. There should be no hesitation in rushing to the door and flinging it open. His entire life was a fulfillment of God's Word, and thereby, Gods will. The city of Laodicea (Greek Laodikeia) on the Lycus (Laodicea ad Lycum), situated one mile south of the Lycus River in the Lycus Valley west of Colossae and south of Hierapolis, was established and fortified about 261 BC by the Seleucids under Antiochus II Theos. But just as any purchase requires something for something, Christ is expecting something from the Christian. They were doing a lot of things (works and deeds). In the situations of daily life, when tempted by impatience, irritation, envy, discouragement, etc. There was still hope for the church at Laodicea. How is your hearing? But hot water also had another use. The word for dine is the Greek word (deipns), which means to eat at a banquet.24 This word for dine is very similar to the Greek word for dinner deipnon, the evening meal. What are we supposed to overcome? According to Roman writer Tacticus, Rome offered to pay for the city to be rebuilt, but the people declined, saying that they were wealthy enough to restore their own city. God has appointed Him heir of all things and made the universe through Him. Also, read Proverbs chapter eight. Gold, clothing, and eye salve represent the three major industries of Laodicea: banking, textiles, and medicines. The city of Laodicea was located between the cities of Hierapolis and Colossae. God advises them to obtain spiritual riches produced through trials, which the self-sufficient Laodicean avoids by compromising. What did Christ mean when He said He would spit them out of His mouth if they did not change? 14bthe Amen. About Laodicea (See Colossians 2:1; 4:13-16) . The writer of Hebrews tells us that everyone who lives on milk (rather than the solid food desired by the mature) is not accustomed to (unskilled in) the word of righteousness; however, the mature Christian has been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Your time in the Word should be at a minimum, four times a week. The word hot is the Greek word (zestos) and means hot or boil.15 Quite possibly, the Laodiceans may have associated the word hot with the hot waters of Hierapolis. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8. With so much wealth pouring into Laodicea, one of the most noted banks in the Greek and Roman world was located there. Laodicea had a famous school of medicine; and a special ointment known as Phrygian powder, famous for its cure of eye defects, was either manufactured or distributed there, as were ear ointments also. Instead, this namethe Beginning of the creation of Godmeans that Jesus was the Creator of the universe. This process causes the gold to coagulate and form nuggets and clumps of gold. Hear God. Laodicea is the seventh of the seven churches listed in the Book of Revelation. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Since it was socially unacceptable to serve lukewarm wine in Greek culture, I get the image of Christ being insulted by being served lukewarm wine and him spitting it out in response to that insult. It is up to the hearer to decide whether to take the Word seriously and try to understand it, and obey it. While God sanctifies by grace, Christians are responsible to appropriate God's grace by faith. You will know Gods character and will, and that is the heart of spiritual discernment being able to distinguish the voice of God from the voice of the world. Youre going to have to spend time in the reading the Bible to learn the truth and by meditating on the Word, reinforce the truth. To purchase from God gold tried in the fire is not only inclining your ear to the Lord, hearing him, going to him and making an everlasting covenant with him, but also loving, believing, and rejoicing as per 1 Peter 1:5-9, (quoted earlier). What does it mean to be cold? Copyright 2004 -, Transliteration of Amen From Hebrew to Greek to English. Verse three follows with, Incline your ear and come unto Me. The city was at the crossroads of north-south traffic between Sardis and Perga and east-west from the Euphrates to Ephesus. When the messages to the churches of Revelation 2-3 are viewed as a chronological development of the Church, this passage also indicates that the return of Christ is near. He wants to hear about how our day went and share in our victories and sorrows. Spiritual discernment is the ability to tell the difference between truth and error. What does it mean to purchase something? It was the location of a temple dedicated to Asklepios. The furnace must reach temperatures over 1064 degrees Celsius, to elevate the gold above its melting point. Laodicea SHARE History The leading city in the valley during the first century, Laodicea was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60. They had somehow taken off the white clothing they received during salvation and stood naked before God. If you have, you can probably imagine what Jesus is experiencing. Time. Works, or deeds, are more than simply what we do; they are how we live. Trusted Eye Doctor in Baldwin Park, CA. Both churches needed a severe rebuke. The problem seems to be in their motives. Please understand that Christ is not referring to saving faith in this passage. There is a difference between transliteration and translation. 15byou are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. They were storing up treasure on earth, but not in heaven. In the context of Revelation 3, then, Christ was standing at the door of the Laodicean church, eager to re-enter the congregation through the genuine repentance of its members. It is the motive behind the action, or works, that is important. The city of Laodicea, currently located in modern Turkey, was situated in the Lycus valley, about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and about 100 miles east of Ephesus. The eye salve must be purchased, and it is expensive. He took the skins of the sacrifices and clothed him. Therefore, the Lord Jesus tells them to buy eye salve from Him to see their spiritual state. People who are going to be faithful to God must not allow material things to lull them into a false sense of spiritual security. 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