Fear Nothing! (#2 Smyrna)
Revelation 2:8-11
Dr. Simon Goncharenko
21 Fellowship, SBC - Midway, TX
- Fear nothing in the face of extreme persecution – vv. 8-10a.
- We can overcome with Jesus – v. 8.
- Our Lord knows all our trials – v. 9.
- Persecution of believers is inevitable – v. 10a.
- Some will be tested severely (TEST) – v. 10a.
- The time of suffering will be limited – v. 10a.
- Satan is behind it – v. 10a.
- Remain faithful to death – v. 10b.
- Know that good will come of your hardship – v.11.
- It will keep us pure and close to Him and each other – based on the lack of rebuke!
- We will live again – v. 11.
Main Idea: As believers living closer to the end times, we need to be prepared to suffer fearlessly and remain faithful to the point of death, because God will raise us up again!