In this episode, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan dives into Chapter 3 of the Book of Revelation; here we see the message to the church of Sardis. The city was wealthy and the people here only wanted to enjoy life - it was lazy and easy-going and they felt very secure. There are serious consequences to the way they live and the decisions they make. Sardis’ wealth is their problem and there are grave dangers in making the self rich. Sardis does not obey God with regard to its wealth and in caring for the poor. Jesus comes to them holding the seven spirits of God in his hands; these are the seven angels.

Faith burning with love is the way Christians become the Menorah in the presence of God; if we are not living this way, then we have to face the judgment of God. The church in Sardis was not persecuted because it was too lazy to live the Christian life; it was too worldly as a result of its wealth. If they continue like this, the Lord will come like “a thief in the night” when they have no guards on duty and there is nobody to warn the city.

We are also told that there is a small remnant in Sardis who have not sullied their baptismal robe, they will be given a white robe to enter into the Kingdom of God.

Bible References:

Rev. 3:1-6 - Message to the church in SardisLuke 12:13-21 - The grave danger of making the self richLuke 12: 22-32 - Trust God who looks after His creationLuke 12: 33-34 - Sell your possessions and give almsJm. 4:13-17 - A warning to the richEzk. 37 - Valley of the dry bones2 Tim. 3:1-5 - Description of the spiritually dead churchRom. 13:11-14 - A message for anyone facing the judgmentJm. 2:17 - Faith if not accompanied by action is dead1 Cor. 16:13 - Stand firm in the faithMatt. 24:37 - Our time is going to be like the time of NoahMatt. 22:42-44 - A thief in the nightHeb. 12:14 - Nothing unholy can enter the presence of God2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 - St. Paul’s message to come out of the sinful situation to enter heavenLv. 19:2 - You shall be holy because I am holyIs.35:8-10 - Only the redeemed can enter Heaven

Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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