The Warning-Revelation 3: 3

The Warning-Revelation 3: 3

THE WARNING

As a thief – The picture of Jesus coming like a thief always carries the idea of imminent judgment (Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:39; 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 4; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 16:15). The Lord will come and destroy the Sardis church if there is no revival. This is the warning of judgment that faces all dead churches at Christ’s return. The second reference in the 7 epistles to the return of Christ means that there will be Sardis-like churches in the world when He does return.