Faith & Reason Nexus

Revelation 3:1-3

• Some churches may appear alive but are spiritually dead, lacking vitality despite outward works.

Some Churches Have No Problems Concerning:

• Work
• Ephesians 4:12: Equipping believers for works of service.
• 1 Timothy 3:15: Church as the pillar and foundation of truth.
• Titus 2:14: Believers zealous for good works.
• Discipline
• 1 Corinthians 5:1-2: Church must practice discipline for immorality.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6: Avoid those living in disobedience.
• Preaching
• Philippians 4:10, 14-16: Support for preaching the Gospel.
• 2 Corinthians 11:8: Paul supported the preaching of truth.
• Teachers
• 2 Timothy 2:2: Teachers must be trustworthy and able to teach others.
• Hebrews 5:12: Believers should be teachers but still need instruction.
• Contribution
• 1 Corinthians 16:1-2: Contribution to the work of the ministry.
• 2 Corinthians 9:7: God loves a cheerful giver.
• Attendance
• Hebrews 10:24-25: Urged not to neglect meeting together.
• Acts 6:7: Growth and thriving through faithful attendance.
• Genesis 4:9: Importance of attendance and accountability.

Problems in Dead Churches:

• Spiritual Decline
• 1 Corinthians 11:9: Consequences of spiritual neglect.
• Acts 20:29-30: False teachings threaten church health.

Dead Churches Are a Problem Themselves

• Revelation 2:5: Churches must repent and return to their first love or face removal. Spiritual death leads to the loss of influence and purpose.