Springville Road Community Church

Sun, 19 February 2012

Text: Revelation 2:8-11

The Message to Smyrna-this letter puts to rest the heresy that “God does not allow those who are His to suffer.”

I. Encouragement - (vs. 8) the opening description of Jesus is so appropriate to their situation.

   A. The first and the last-

   B. The One who was dead, and has come to life-

II. Knowledge - (vs. 9) the author of Hebrews says, “all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. (Hebrews4:13)

   A. Tribulation-

   B. Poverty-

   C. Enemies-

III. Demand (vs. 10) God’s desire for our lives is that we glorify Him. (Eph. 3:20) One of the main ways Christians glorify Him is through obedience.

   A. Fear-

   B. Faith-

IV. Promise - (vs. 11) the Lord Jesus was so good and gracious to give them the big picture!

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Sun, 19 February 2012

Is It Reliable - 6

Just how reliable is the Bible? Is it just a collection of books written by men or is it the holy word of God? How did the collection of 66 books come together as the Bible we know it today? Have some books been left out of the Bible? Listen to this muti-week study as we explore these questons and more about the bible and how reliable it really is.

This week's discussion includes a look at the Gospel of Mark. Where did Mark get his information and what impact did the Gospel of Mark have on the other Gospels? Is it possible that there could still be undiscovered books that are inspired and could be added to the cannon today? Can someone who does not speak Hebrew and or Greek trust in English translations of the Bible? How was membership determined for the councils that confirmed the cannon?

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