To the Church in Ephesus

Introduction

I. Christ & the Church (Rev. 1:12-13, 16, 20)

II. Christ & the Covenant (Lev. 26:9-13; Jer. 36:24-27; Ex. 6:5-7)

III. Christ & the Commendation

Three good traits: Hard work, patient endurance, and orthodox discernment

IV. Christ & the Critique (cf. 1 Cor. 13:1ff)

V. Christ & the Counsel

Three basic instructions: Remember, repent, and repeat

VI. Christ & the Conqueror (Rom. 8:37)

Conclusion: Christ & Communion