Jesus scolds the Laodicean church for allowing its economic prosperity to cause it spiritual bankruptcy and reveals that, despite its economic wealth, only He can provide spiritual wealth . Those in Laodicea’s church who open the door to Christ will share in His Heavenly banquet and have the right to sit with Him on His throne. Scriptures referenced include Revelation 3:14-22; Revelation 16:15; 1 John 2:28-3:3; Song of Songs 5:2-6; and Revelation 20:4.
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