I dont think so. The Laodicean church is not cold. The hot Christian should also be like hot wine; the pleasant taste and aroma of a Christ-like life should cause people to want Christs salvation as well. He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). I wish you were either cold or hot! He wants to be a friend with whom we enjoy spending time. In the Old Testament, the sacrifice could not be slain until it had been presented to the priest. A 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon 'eye salve' made from onion, garlic, wine and part of a cow's stomach has been shown to wipe out 90 percent of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 NASB. They were storing up treasure on earth, but not in heaven. Previously I mentioned that if were doing something hoping that it will bring ourselves glory or accolades or pats on the back, then were not doing it for God. There is also a problem with assigning the pastor or bishop to the role of the messenger because they are not referred to as messengers anywhere in the New Testament. EYESALVE i'-sav (kollourion; collyrium; Revelation 3:18 ): A Phrygian powder mentioned by Galen, for which the medical school of Laodicea seems to have been famous (see Ramsay, The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia), but the figurative reference is to the restoring of spiritual vision. The focus of this verse is on deed or works. Serving wine lukewarm would be considered an insult. 3. 20a Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him. Similar to how some people likely spewed the citys unpleasant drinking water out of their mouths, Jesus said He would do the same, yet more violently. Once again, Jesus Christ begins this message by identifying Himself as the One giving the message. Incline your ear and come to Me. 14bthe faithful and true Witness. Thank you! In short, to be a cold, Christian is to serve as Jesus served. Moses was rebuking the rebellious Israelites by saying, But to this day, the LORD has not given you a heart to understand or eyes to see or ears to hear. He was not referring to physical hearing, but to those who may hear the commands of the Lord but who lacked comprehension and desire to act upon those words (Jeremiah 5:21; Ezekiel 12:2). Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1-2. The Roman historian Tacitus wrote that the Laodiceans had again refused aid from Rome following an earthquake that badly damaged the city in A.D. 60 (Annals, 14:27). 3. Confession by itself is not repentance. The first question well delve into is why they needed to purchase white garments. As for rebuilding the city after an earthquake, history records that the Laodiceans did this again a few decades later. This process causes the gold to coagulate and form nuggets and clumps of gold. Kris Udd In Revelation 3:18, God advises the church in Laodicea to purchase eye salve from him, "so that you may see." In the context this is clearly a metaphor for gaining spiritual sight and avoiding spiritual blindness, but the metaphor is based off of a well-known Roman practice. Good deeds (Ephesians 2:10), godliness (1 Peter 1:15), Christ-likeness (1 Peter 2:21), and fulfilling the demands of the Law (Rom 8:4) are all part of the cost in purchasing white garments from Christ.). In addition, its wealth came from the production of a fine quality of famous glossy black woolwhether dyed or natural in color is not known. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. He often started a statement with Amen, amen, I say to you. (Many verses in the Gospels such as John 5:24 translate amen as truly, or verily.) Repentance is more than a feeling. Jesus doesnt just look at the actions we perform; he focuses on the heart. 16 So because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. Spiritual discernment is the ability to tell the difference between truth and error. Hear God. Youre going to have to spend time reading the Bible to learn the truth, and by meditating on the Word, reinforce the truth. We're currently processing your request and we'll be in touch soon. Incline your ear and come to Me. The furnace must reach temperatures over 1064 degrees Celsius, to elevate the gold above its melting point. 17 Because you say, I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing, and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. First of all, it begins with recognizing with a heart-rending awareness that we have defied God when we sin. There are two terms that I would like to point out, and those are attrition and contrition. Attrition is regret for sin prompted by fear for oneself: Oh, no. Here we see Christ speaking as a merchant, advising the church to buy his merchandise. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Go to God. There is a difference between transliteration and translation. God the Father sanctifies (1 Corinthians 1:30) by the Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2) and in the name of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:11). The whole point of this verse is that lukewarm has no use. To be a hot Christian could have several different meanings (or a combination of them) to the Laodiceans. It is my opinion, therefore, that the angel is a symbol, or personification, of the church, rather than one of the heavenly angelic hosts. They stood on an important junction of trades routes running more or less north to south and west to west. (21) He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. He wants to be the friend that we invite over to dinner. Gods Word is a sword. It is interesting to note that verse 15 starts with Jesus telling the church that he knows their deeds. What did Christ mean? Verse 20 is not a salvation message for non-Christians; it is a warning to Christians. Laodicea was so conscious of its medical skill in the care of the eyes that it never realized that it was spiritually blind. Jesus wants you to be cold. Just in case you're beginning to get the point that the person referred to here is truthful, honest, believable, and worthy of credit (trustworthy); that is exactly the idea that John is pointing out. 3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Lukewarm Church. Its another way of saying, Listen up! In Matthew 4:1-11, during Jesus' temptations, His reply always started with, it is written. But Jesus didnt only quote the Word; He had authority when He used Gods Word because He also lived by it. Gods problem with this church was not that it was an inactive body of believers. The Bible is the weapon God has given us; words to use against Satan's deceit like Jesus did, words that show us what to do, words of comfort. 19a Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline. Instead, this namethe Beginning of the creation of Godmeans that Jesus was the Creator of the universe. Whatever were doing, or however were serving, we need to examine our hearts and our motives and see if were doing it for the right reason. Jesus is telling the church that He doesnt simply know their deeds; He knows the motives in their hearts. "Eyesalve to rub in your eyes" Laodicea was also famous as a healing center. The city of Laodicea, currently located in modern Turkey, was situated in the Lycus valley, about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and about 100 miles east of Ephesus. "11 (According to dictionary.com, the word "aver" means to declare positively, or state something as a fact.) The fertile valley contained pastures with large flocks of sheep. The focus of justification is the removal of the guilt of sin. Are so busy doing "things" for Christ that they're too busy to open the door? On the cross daily, they suffer and die. Used by permission. They think they have need of nothing because they are saved and on their way to heaven. The black wool of Laodicea produced some stunning dark-colored garments. What happens if the church does not hear his voice and does not open the door? The church is being called on to pay close attention and seek Gods wisdom concerning the written Word. People who are going to be faithful to God must not allow material things to lull them into a false sense of spiritual security. To heal their weak spiritual condition, Jesus said, I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see (verse 18). His motivation is His Sovereign rule over the Church He built and bought, as well as by His unfailing fierce love for those He has redeemed and called. You would probably spit it out at the first sip. The fruit of godly repentance is unmistakable: earnestness (zeal) to do what is right in the eyes of God. Their wealth has become their savior who supplies their every need. He humbled Himself to the Father's will. Setting wine flasks in hot water allowed the wine to heat to the desired temperature. The ancient Greeks liked their wine hot or cold. Its like lukewarm coffee. Is that type of failure even possible for an angel? It applied to the water of the city, and it was part of the message from Jesus Christ to the Church of God that was located there (Revelation 3:16). He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches (Revelation 3:14-22). The word amen conveys the idea of something faithful, reliable, and believable, and is typically used this way in the Old Testament. Remains of a water pipe in Laodicea (photo by David Treybig). They are not getting people saved or healing the sick, or leading lives that are a pleasant taste and aroma to Christ. The mineral water from Hieroplis helped to lock in the color dyes so that the color did not fade after being washed multiple times. Hebrews 5:11-14 shows how the eye salve to fix spiritual discernment is utilized. Local resources of zinc and alum became the basis for the production of eye ointments, known as kollyria, also sold by merchants from Laodicea.3 The powder would be mixed with water to give it a paste-like consistency and then applied to the eyes. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. From sexual promiscuity to getting drunk while meeting together to quarreling amongst themselves, these people were far from the ideal loving and thriving church body. What does it mean to buy gold from Jesus? You will know Gods character and will, and that is the heart of spiritual discernment being able to distinguish the voice of God from the voice of the world. 15byou are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. Isaiah 1:18, Acts 3:19, and Revelation 7:17 state that the blood of Jesus washes our sin-stained garments that they would become white as snow. It was a central banking center and traded well in black wool and an innovative eye salve used for medicinal purposes. Two of the doctors from Laodicea were so famous that their names appear on the coins of the city (Zeuxis and Alexander Philalethes). Jesus loves this church, or he would not have rebuked them. Click the button below for more information about the copyright.Copyright. Confession is the mind moving the lips; repentance moves the heart. Both churches needed a severe rebuke. 4. As a testament to its wealth, Laodicea had two theaters, a gymnasium, and a large stadium. As a man, Jesus also had this self-will and was tempted, but His firm resolve from the very start was, Not My will, but Yours! For us to overcome as He overcame, we need to make that same decision and faithfully stick to it, no matter what happens or how we feel. We must be determined to pursue purity and to do what pleases God (1 Thessalonians 1:9). The ancient Greeks liked to drink hot water. If I go to the store to purchase something, I exchange my money for the goods I wish to purchase. Associated with the temple was a medical school. In Gods eyes, anything not done for Him, has no value, no use, no purpose. Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. This messageas well as all of the othersis still important for Christians today. He has served in the pastoral ministry for over 40 years, pastoring congregations across six states. We know from this introduction that what follows is being said by Jesus. What, or rather, who, are these angels? It was named Laodicea by the Greek ruler Antiochus II Theos around 260 BC in honor of his wife Laodice. Chemicals such as cyanide solution or mercury are introduced to the gold to separate the gold from other metals. It was a banking center. (22) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.. But in this verse, Jesus is telling the church that they are naked and in need of white garments that only he can provide. He encourages them to overcome just as He did. It was uncontaminated water straight from the mountains. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth (Luke 21:34-35). It was the location of a temple dedicated to Asklepios. That the citys banking assets were noteworthy is evidenced by the fact that Cicero cashed huge bank drafts in Laodicea. A change in behavior will follow true repentance. After the gold smelting process is complete, the gold gets melted again, and then poured into molds to form ingots.17. Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. Additionally, it was the home of a medical school known for the treatment of eye problems, where it produced a famous eye salve. He has given us Gods Word as a guide, help, and a weapon. All things are from Him, and we exist for Him. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8. These rivers provided the water the crops and flocks needed in the Lycos valley. A cold Christian visits the shut-ins, the hospitalized, and in prison. One of these is what the Bible calls the deceitfulness of riches (Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:19). Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.19 Imparted righteousness is applied imputed righteousness, or to put in simpler terms; sanctification is applied justification. The Greek word for faithful, ( - pistos) means true, sure, trustworthy, believable, worthy of credit.9 The Greek for true, ( - alethinos) means loving truth, veracious and hence worthy of credit.10 (According to dictionary.com, the word "veracious" means habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest.) The discipline of Christ stated in Hebrews 12:5-11, explains that God's discipline proceeds from his love and seeks to develop righteousness in his people. After identifying Himself, Jesus immediately tells the church at Laodicea that He knows their worksthat they are neither cold nor hotand because they are lukewarm, He will vomit them out of His mouth (Revelation 3:15-16). This occurs as we repent when we learn that we have sinned and as we allow ourselves to be led by Gods Holy Spirit. Does it matter which side of the room you sit in? For the Laodiceans, this meant forsaking whatever might perpetuate the lack of spirituality and unwarranted self-sufficiency in which they languished. There are multiple lessons that we can learn from Christs message to Laodicea. Hot water is only effective while it is hot. The wine was almost always served either hot or warm, as the ancient Greeks had no efficient way to chill the wine. 2. It would appear so. Mrs Salve Aldea Pineda is licensed to practice in California (license number 45219) and her current practice location is 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, California.She can be reached at her office (for appointments etc.) Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. It is a message of hope and victory. He and his wife, Teddi, have two grown children and seven grandchildren. Fortunately for us, Jesus is that friend. "Laodicea had a famous school of medicine; and a special ointment known as 'Phrygian powder,' famous for its cure of eye defects, was either manufactured or distributed there, as were ear ointments also. Your time in the Word should be, at a minimum, four times a week.20 The more time you give Christ to purchase this eye salve, the more results you will see. Christ told the church at Laodicea to buy___from Him so they could see. Instead of looking to God to supply their every need, they look to their wealth instead. Although it had earlier been called Diospolis and then Rhoas, Antiochus II of Syria named it for his wife Laodike and populated it with Syrians and with Jews who were transplanted from Babylonia to the cities of Phrygia and Lydia (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1939, Laodicea). Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. What was it the Laodiceans were supposed to be victorious over? In the first theory, if the angel is an actual angel, then we can infer that each church has its own guardian angel. Laodicea was known for it's black wool. It is possible that faith was the refined gold that Christians were told to purchase from Jesus. Keep in mind as you read about the Laodiceans that they are a church filled with Christians. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door. Christ told the church at Laodicea to buy____from Him to become truly rich. Eye salve in Laodicea The city of Laodicea was known for its extraordinary eye salve, as well as a medical school. What did we read in Isaiah 55:1-3? 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. It takes a true friend to point out negative things in your life, and then be willing to be part of the solution. Have you ever been locked out of your own house? If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. In terms of textiles, a hot Christian is clean, lives a pure life abstaining from sin, and the colorfastness of the Holy Spirit ensures the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) doesnt fade. It costs our will. The word zealous is the Greek word (zeleue) and means to be eager, earnest.23 The church is commanded to be earnest or zealous, which means a passionate eagerness to do God's will. But just as any purchase requires something for something, Christ is expecting something from the Christian. They are not visiting the shut-ins, the hospitalized prisoners, or serving as Jesus served. Its as if he was served something to drink that was inadequate, subpar, or even bad tasting. Fertile ground of the valley was good grazing for sheep. Hebrew writing has no vowels, so the Greek leter for "e" was added by the translaters to make the word easier to read and speak. Laodicea is the seventh of the seven churches listed in the Book of Revelation. The eye salve must be purchased, and it is expensive. laodicea means human rights Tatko na pesmaricu. Near the temple of the special god associated with healing, Men Karou (who later became identified with Asclepius), there was a market for trading all sorts of goods (Ramsay, Seven Churches, p. 417). If you have, you can probably imagine what Jesus is experiencing. Some have wondered if the last name mentionedthe Beginning of the creation of Godindicates that Jesus was a created Being. -- Revelation 3: 14 (ESV) . In the medical works of the 2 nd century AD physician Galen of Pergamon, he described an eye medicine made from a Phrygian stone, probably broken down into a powder or made into a clay, and the eye "salve" John mentions in connection with Laodicea is the same word used by Galen and other medical texts of antiquity (Revelation 3:18; Liddell . 2. The name is derived from two words: laos, meaning people and dike, meaning decision (Strongs Concordance). It was about 100 miles east of the port city of Ephesus. The act of hearing implied obedience. Among them nothing from before the Roman period has appeared. So what does it cost to purchase eye salve from Christ? The verse is not talking about salvation; it is talking about usefulness or purpose. Laodicea SHARE History The leading city in the valley during the first century, Laodicea was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60. Laodicea was also known as a center for the wool and dye trade. Only a few are willing; the rest have ears, but they do not have ears to hear (Matthew 7:1314, 2427). The problem seems to be in their motives. The also liked to add a little hot water to their wine. Are they so focused and preoccupied with prosperity that they cannot hear Christ's voice or hear his knock? In a letter to the Colossians, Paul wrote: Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Whats valuable both now and in eternity is what God cares about: treating people right, forgiveness, and loyalty (Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8).Were meant to use possessions and love people, not love possessions and use people. It covers a myriad of areas, including pride, impatience, selfishness, unrighteousness, irritation, laziness, vanity, complaining, sexual impurity, unbelief, discouragement, envy, greed, ingratitude, etc. Laodicea also had a medical school for training people to become doctors. If there had been a corresponding word in the Greek language, then amen could have been translated. Jesus' life was controlled by God's will: Not my will, but Yours, be done. When Jesus came into the world, He declared, God, You have given Me a body, and I have come to do Your will. (Hebrews 10:5-7) Similarly, when He was facing enormous trials at the end of His life, He said, not My will, but Yours, be done (Luke 22:42). Before considering the significance of this term and the rest of the message from Christ, lets note a few things about Laodiceas history. The city was also known as a health resort, one of the best in the Graeco-Roman world owing mostly to its lukewarm . The depressing part of this verse if the word if. He's locked out of his own house. It is showing that all things were created through Him. How is your hearing? He would vomit them out of His mouth because their works were so distasteful to Him. It was about 100 miles east of the port city of Ephesus. Greek 2854. kollourion -- eye salve. hippie fest 2022 michigan; family picture poses for 5 adults; unforgettable who killed rachel; pacific northwest college of art notable alumni; adler sense of belonging family constellation; All of their success and self-righteousness was nakedness in Gods sight. Colossae had been a major trade center on the trade route from Sardis to Konya and was famous for the dark red wool cloth that carried that its name, colossinum (also derived from the madder root). The city's reputation was for its money transactions and the good quality of raven-black wool grown in the area.1 The black wool, spun into dark yarn, was added to yarn dyed in other colors and made some very intricately patterned colored clothing, which sold for a high price in Rome. Gold ore extracted from mines in the earth contains a significant amount of impurities, including traces of other metals. The letter to Laodicea was written to Christians who already had the white garments of salvation, so we are led to wonder why they needed to purchase more white garments and how to purchase them. As a result of not being either hot or cold for Jesus, they are like a rancid drink or repugnant drink that leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. The Greek word (aggelos) is typically translated as an angel or a messenger. In the times of late antiquity, it had a large Jewish community and a significant congregation of Christians. What did Christ mean when He said He would spit them out of His mouth if they did not change? The Lord rebukes the wealthy Christians, not because of their wealth, but rather because their money has substituted God. Gods perspective of their condition was a stark contrast as to how they saw themselves. So how did Jesus overcome? Revelation 3:20. While Colossae was neither as prominent or wealthy as Hierapolis or Laodicea, its location at the end of the valley made it easy to defend from enemies. There was no corresponding word in the Greek language to match the Hebrew word amen. What he was telling his listeners was that what they were about to hear from him was faithful, reliable, true, and believable. The Greek word for "witness" ( - martus) means "one who can or does aver what he has seen or heard or knows. God's discipline may be gentle persuasion to return to right behavior, or he may use punitive action if persuasion fails. You, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. By knowing and obeying the Word of God, you will be trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. Gods word says that this spiritual gold tried in the fire is more precious than natural gold that perishes. Listen, that you may live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, according to the faithful mercies shown to David. Industry Christs words showed them that He knew that the citizens of their city were wealthythey had at least twice declined the governments help to rebuild their city after an earthquake and had rebuilt it with their own funds. eye salve. 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