“Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church”

Revelation 3:14-22
October 17, 2021

Main Point: Jesus confronts the church at Laodicea for their lukewarm faith and provides promises for those who repent and passionately follow Him.

I. The Perfection of Christ, Verse 14

A. He is Infallible, v. 14a

B. He is Invincible, v. 14b

II. The Problems in the Church, Verses 15-17

A. Lack of Passion, vs. 15-16

B. Loss of Perception, v. 17

III. The Prescription of Christ, Verses 18-19

A. Treasure Christ, v. 18

B. Trust Christ, v. 19

IV. The Promises of Christ, Verses 20-21

A. Endless Personal Fellowship, v. 20

B. Eternal Powerful Fulfillment, v. 21

Questions for Spiritual Growth
Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.

1. What were the main problems in the church at Laodicea?
   

2. What are the biblical priorities of a local church and how can Cornerstone keep them?
   

3. What does Jesus mean by the terms “hot” and “cold” in Revelation 3:15-16?
   

4. What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian? Why is it so distasteful to Christ?
   

5. In what ways have you become lukewarm in your relationship with Christ? How can you become “hot” in living in for Him?
   

6. Read Titus 2:11-14. Salvation is not only a change in position (set free from the slavery of sin), but it is also a change in attitude, appetite, ambition, and action. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
   

7. How does Christ’s truthfulness, trustworthiness, and omnipotence influence your daily decisions?
   

8. According to verses 18-19, what is Christ’s prescription for the lukewarm church?
   

9. What does Jesus promise in verses 20-21? How can these promises influence your daily thoughts and actions?
   

10. What main truths from Revelation 3:14-22 will you put into practice this week? Who will you ask to pray for you to be faithful in implementing these truths?