"Few evangelicals today are tempted to question some cardinal Christian teachings like Jesus' deity and resurrection. But because relativism has become increasingly popular in our culture; the absolute necessity of faith in Christ for salvation has become a more uncomfortable position for many to hold.
"Over nineteen centuries of Christian missionary activity hinged on this belief alone, but studies reveal that this remains the single most socially offensive aspect of Christian theology and that this has been the most prominent impact of theological liberalism." (Craig Keener NIV Application Commentary, Revelation page 140)
Concerning the rebuke of the church at Thyatira. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life no one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6)
The Seven Messages to the Seven Churches are relevant to the church today! As followers of Jesus let be sure that Revelation 12:11 will be our testimony, "they overcame him by the word of their testimony and the blood of the Lamb and they loved not their lives even unto death." John Absher
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