Is Your Church Dead or Alive?

 Speaking to the church of Sardis in the book of Revelations, Jesus said they had a name that they were alive, but were dead. He asked them to repent and revive what is about to die, lest He comes upon them stealthily. He noted that there were a few members who had not defiled themselves and will walk with Him in white garments, the symbol of the righteousness of the saints (Rev.19:8). He will also confess them before His father and the angels (Rev. 3:1-5). There are 3 notes for Christians of today.

 (1) Our church may have a name, but may be dead. Magnificent church building, exciting worship times, powerful sermons, etc, may portray a church as being alive, yet it may be dead and full of nominal Christians

 (2) Yet, Jesus may have a few members who are undefiled by unrepented sin. He encourages such to overcome their trials and temptations to the end, so that their names will remain in His book of life.

(3) We must not choose a church for its attractiveness, but is dead; a church that condones iniquities and filled by the world. We must worship at where the gospel and its righteousness are preached. Of course, the bible says, that in the place of righteousness (the church) iniquities exist (Eccl. 3:16b), but we must strive to be holy, because we are the temple of the holy God. Amen.