The church in Smyrna faced persecution. The four verses of this epistle are loaded with references to death, slander, fear, trials, poverty, tribulation, suffering and prison. This is a passage the prosperity gospel preachers would need to avoid.
Even so, it is very upbeat. It shows the resources they have that will enable them to be true to Jesus in the face of persecution. We need this message because all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Even so, it is very upbeat. It shows the resources they have that will enable them to be true to Jesus in the face of persecution. We need this message because all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
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