The Cities of Philadelphia and Laodicea

Conrad Hilario

Revelation 3:7-30

In Revelation 3, Jesus speaks to the believers in the city of Philadelphia and encourages them to continue in spite of the difficulties they are encountering. To His followers in Laodicea, He sternly encourages them to not put their trust in their wealth but to place their trust in Him.

Does God Have the Right to Rule?

James Rochford

Revelation 4:1-5:14

What right does God have to rule? He has the right to rule because Jesus is the only perfect ruler, He created and owns the world, and He gave His life for the world.

The Church of Laodicea: The Deception of Materialism

James Rochford

Revelation 3:14-22

Because the church in Laodicea was wealthy, they were deceived into thinking they had no needs, but Jesus rebukes them for putting their trust in materialism instead of Him.  

The Letter to Ephesus

Scott Risley

Revelation 2:1-7

Jesus praises the church at Ephesus for their hard word and suffering but He has one complaint against them: They have left their first love.

The Church in Philadelphia: The Rapture of the Church

James Rochford

Revelation 3:7-14

James Rochford discusses the rescue of the church from the coming Tribulation period.  He argues that the rescue, or Rapture as it is known, will occur prior to the Tribulation.  God does not want anyone to live through this period and since He could return at anytime, are you 100% sure you are ready to meet Him?

The Letter to the Church in Ephesus

Conrad Hilario

Revelation 2:1-7

Although Jesus praises the church in Ephesus, He challenges them to return to their first love. Followers of Jesus should not merely be known for their hard work and dedication but for their love for God and other people.

The Church in Ephesus: Truth without Love

James Rochford

Revelation 2:1-7

In Chapter Two of Revelation, Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus and challenges them to stop drifting from a lifestyle of love.  He calls them to remember, repent and to repeat.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Scott Risley

Revelation 1:1-19

The book of Revelation describes some scary details about the end of days.  If you belong to Jesus, you have no need to be afraid.  This final book of the New Testament also gives us thirty-two names for Christ that reveal aspects of His identity that can give us comfort and assurance as we see these last days approaching.

An Introduction to Revelation

Conrad Hilario

Revelation 1:1-18

Conrad gives an introduction to the perplexing book of Revelation.  He introduces us to the One who will be doing the revealing, Jesus Christ.