The Seven Churches: Sardis

Write this to the angel of the church in Sardis…

Revelation 3:1

WHO IS SPEAKING:  Him who holds the seven spirits and the seven stars – Jesus Christ.

WHAT IS GOOD:  There are a few in Sardis who have not stained their character.  They deserve to walk with God in white. 

WHAT IS NOT GOOD:  The church has a reputation for being alive, but in fact they are spiritually dead.  God has not found any of their deeds complete. 

JUDGMENT: Jesus admonishes them to strengthen what they have before it all dies.  Repent!  Remember what you were given and what you were taught.  If the church does not wake up, Christ’s coming will be as a complete surprise. 

REWARD:  The victorious will wear white robes (of Christ’s righteousness), and God will never erase their names from the Book of Life. Jesus will speak their name openly to God and the angels.

LESSON:  Isaiah reminds us that all of us have become like one unclean, and all our righteousness is as filthy rags.  We need the robe of Christ’s righteousness to cover our dirt and stains, and the only source of that white garment is Jesus.