The Characteristics of a Healthy Church, Pt. 1

Ephesus: Hard Work Must Flow from a Relationship with God

By Dr. Mike Proud, May 03, 2024

Revelation 2:1-7

Proposition: Through the Lord’s testimony of the Ephesian Church an honest assessment was made about the misdirected priorities which existed in this congregation. We must learn what the Lord sees as important and shape our lives to match His perspective.

Key Words and Terms

kopos: “toil,” Revelation 2:2. This Greek word means to labor with every ounce of energy you have, to hold nothing back.
______________________________________________________ The Characteristics of a Healthy Church

  1. The Lord’s , Revelation 2:2-3 & 6

1. Their work, Revelation 2:2

2. They with patience, Revelation 2:2

3. They did not evil practices, Revelation 2:2

4. They put leaders to the test, Revelation 2:2

5. They stood in Christ’s name, Revelation 2:3

6. They upon the Lord’s power, Revelation 2:3

7. They stood false teachings, Revelation 2:6

  1. The Lord’s , Revelation 2:4