Topical Studies
What the Bible says about Christ's Compliment to Thyatira
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Christ compliments these people for their works, love, service, faith, and patience. He mentions "works" (ergon, "deeds, doings, labor") twice, probably for emphasis. These five traits are among the most highly prized of New Testament admonitions to Christians. Not only do these people have them, but they have continued to grow in them—even during the confusion, scattering, and apostasy the church is suffering! What a compliment, considering the woeful spiritual downfall and lackadaisical approach of so many.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The Seven Churches (Part Six): ThyatiraRelated Topics: Apostasy | Charitable Deeds | Church at Thyatira | Ergon | Good Deeds | Labor | Lackadaisical Attitudes | Scattering | Scattering of Church | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of | Works
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