Revelation 3:15-16. Jesus warns us about the danger of lukewarmness in his later to the church in Laodicia. In this lesson, we’ll look at some reasons why we so easily default to lukewarmness and see how to overcome it.
4. You Are Lukewarm
I know your works:
you are neither cold nor hot.
Would that you were
either cold or hot!
So, because you are lukewarm,
and neither hot nor cold,
I will spit you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:15-16, NT p. 429
8. I FEAR God.
Why Am I Lukewarm?
I LOVE God.
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the
hands of the living God.”
Hebrews 10:31, NT p. 388
9. I FEAR God.
Why Am I Lukewarm?
I LOVE God.
“and to keep the commandments
and statutes of Jehovah, which I am
commanding you today for your
good.”
Deuteronomy 10:13, OT p. 293
10. I FEAR God.
Why Am I Lukewarm?
I LOVE God.
“If you love me, you will keep my
commandments.”
John 14:15, NT p. 188
11. I FEAR God.
Why Am I Lukewarm?
I LOVE God.
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears
has not been perfected in love.”
1 John 4:18, NT p. 417-418
12. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
13. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“the cares of the world and the
deceitfulness of riches choke the
word, and it proves unfruitful.”
Matthew 13:22, NT p. 24
14. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“the cares of the world and the
deceitfulness of riches choke the
word, and it proves unfruitful.”
Matthew 13:22, NT p. 24
15. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“the cares of the world and the
deceitfulness of riches choke the
word, and it proves unfruitful.”
Matthew 13:22, NT p. 24
16. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“I can do nothing on my own.”
John 5:30, NT p. 166
17. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“We make it our aim to please Him.”
2 Corinthians 5:9, NT p. 311
18. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m distracted
by the world. I’m fruitful for God.
“Do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31, NT p. 296
19. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m satisfied with myself. I’m desirous of God.
20. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m satisfied with myself. I’m desirous of God.
“For you say, ‘I am rich, I have
prospered, and I need nothing.’”
Revelation 3:17, NT p. 429
21. Why Am I Lukewarm?
I’m satisfied with myself. I’m desirous of God.
“O God, You are my God;
earnestly I seek You.”
Psalm 63:1, OT p. 910
22. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20
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