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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA /REVELATION 2 - 3

Copyright November 20, 2007

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CHAPTER 15  (1 of 4)

L A O D I C E 

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And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans  write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning  of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold  nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have  need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and  miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do  not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with  him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Revelation 3:14-22)

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God's exhortation to the Church of Laodicea is a call of God for those who are Lukewarm in the faith to be an active testimony of love, devotion, and obedience to Him, a deep intimate Relationship with Him not a Carnal Religious Affiliation that could get them Condemned in the Day of Judgment. 

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The name Laodicea means: "just people.” It is obvious by God's description that the Believers were falling short of being righteous "just people" in the sight of God. Jesus describes himself as all encompassing: God using Him to begin creation [Logos], the righteous standard of His life when He walked the earth the faithful and true witness, and the One who not only said, "It is finished," but the One who God gave the authority to Judge humanity in the Day of Judgment who stand in front of Him at His Judgment Seat [Matthew 7:21; John 5:17-32; 2 Corinthians 5:10. Jesus is the Amen, v.14.

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The Greek word for "works" v.15 "Ergon" is in reference to physical labor, or occupation.  The city had an abundance of gold. The population of the city prided themselves on their ability to get wealth, and being a hard working people; Jesus did not have a problem with this fact about them, it was the poor spirit condition of their HEART that He was interested in, whether it be obedience or disobedience; "thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." These believers were not working hard at developing a deep intimate relationship with God.

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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,  nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)  

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And let ours also learn to maintain good works (occupation) for necessary uses (needs), that they be not unfruitful (penniless). (Titus 3:14)

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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3:23)

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God has no problem with our working hard and getting financial gain, He even encourages it; not only for personal financial gain, but also for the financial needs of others and the kingdom. Hard work is encouraged even as a testimony to the presence of God in our life, not only to co-workers but also to Management. God also requires us to have respect for authority, not being loud, obnoxious, and argumentative, in all not behaving like an unregenerate Sinner.

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My Facebook Timeline - www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1 - contains responses I have posted in answer to those who God has had me to share with for over seventeen years on Facebook Forums created to share the Scriptures. My activity about sharing the Word of God with Muslims, other false Cults, and with those who profess to be Christian continues; this open door that the Lord has made available to me as an Apologist/Teacher is one where worldwide opportunities are made available to all English speaking people around the world from many different countries, races, and religious beliefs. 

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It is WRITTEN in 1 Peter 3:15 … “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:" God wants us to know AND understand His Word (2 Timothy 2:15), “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Jude 3, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend [Gr. agonize with fervent zeal] for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
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I have three published books that can be found online, type in the search bar of the Amazon website: “three Samuel Siders Books” and you will be directed to where they can be found.

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There is an Israeli Rabbi name Tovia Singer who is famous for interpreting Isaiah 53 as applying to the - Nation of Israel - being they which has been dying for the sins of the world, which explains why the Nation has always suffered throughout the centuries - contrary to Jesus’ Apostles - teaching that the Prophesy is about - One Israeli - the Messiah Jesus. I can only assume a Muslim name Mohsen may have come to his conclusion that Isaiah chapters 49-53 is not about Jesus because Israel is mentioned not Jesus. What follows is the response I posted for Mohsen to Correct and Defend against what is his erroneous conclusion that specific verses in the chapters are not Prophecies about the True Jesus.

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Mohsen M ... as always a Muslim's choice to be Blind and Deceived, and are oblivious that Prophesies have - More than One - interpretation that can be applied to them (2 Peter 1:20).

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It is the True Jesus' - First Apostles - who quoted what Isaiah chapters 49-53 say for Who the True Jesus IS, it is the True Jesus Who taught them what Prophesies apply to HIM as written in Luke 24:44-45 from Genesis to Malachi; therefore, contrary to Your Deception it is - Not - an interpretation that Christians came up with over the centuries.

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Nonetheless, as shared with you many times Already the name "Israel" is - not – always - solely - talking about a "Nation" but - One Person - who is the Messiah "Jesus." Only a Deceived person would believe the Nation of Israelis are dying for the sins of world when it is clear Only One Israeli would do this, the Messiah Jesus; Isaiah 53:10-12. Those like Me have the Two God Given Proofs that happen in our spirit and soul that the True Jesus' APOSTLES - correctly - used and interpreted what Isaiah chapters 49-53 say to apply the Prophesies to the True Jesus, and any who claim different are children of the devil, which Muslims constantly Prove to be (John 8:44).

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The Hebrew word Zera is – not – solely – talking about biological children: therefore, to write Jesus did not have “children” is a Lie and Deceptions because you are too Unlearned and Deceived to believe that He did not.

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An example that Jesus does have children (Not Biological) – is written in Hebrews 2:13 “I and the children which God has given me,” and 1 Peter 1:3 “Has – begotten us Again – unto a Lively Hope – Through – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Satan is a Liar and the father of it, which ALL Muslims have Fallen Prey to and too deceived by him to discern ALL of you Have.

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To read more responses I posted this past week my FB timeline can be visited. https://www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1   
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Samuel Siders 3/15/2026 [Go deep in your relationship with God not shallow.]