Revelation 20:8 Characteristics a Christian cannot afford to have.
Cowardly – those struggling with fear - Hebrews 2:14-15
Courageous
Unbelieving – those lacking confidence - 1 John 5:13; James 1:5-8
Strong Romans 1:16
Abominable – to stink, – 2 Peter 2:20-22 wallowing in the mire
Admirable
Murderers – gossips, slanderers – Matthew 5:21-22
Encouragers by example
Immoral persons – improper behavior, James 4:4
Pure (unleavened bread)
Sorcerers – Ephesians 5:6; PHARMAKIA – use of drugs/words
Peacemaker
Idolaters – image not the reality of his relationship, John 4:24
True worshippers (virtual)
Liars – false, PSEUDO - Genesis 3:1; Romans 1:25; Ephesians 4:25; 2 Thessalonians 2;11
Honest Ephesians 4:4-6
Daniel 3: Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar’s Religion – idol – 9x9x90 – bow when you hear the music.
Where’s Daniel? Probably traveling for the king, perfect timing for the king.
Bow to the music? – sounds familiar with Exodus 32:4-6,19; 2 Chronicles 29:25-29; Hebrews 12:22f
Refused knowing the penalty – Daniel 3:8,12,13;
Idolatry has nothing to do with religion but everything for controlling the masses. Aaron. Babel
Daniel 3:15-19 note their qualities from Revelation, they were rewarded to walk with Christ.
Vs.25,28,29
Idolatry divides people, to control people, only an image of the real thing, worship.
True worship unites people - 1 Corinthians 11:17,18,20; Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25
The word church is not in the Bible – ecclesia means assembly
Synagogue comes from synagogay – bringing together, assemble
John 4:24; - worship in spirit and truth – true worship means coming together in spirit.
Don’t be bowing to the music the world is playing to you, they don’t want you to worship!
You need to get over the fear and be courageous and come out and worship in spirit and in truth.
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