THE TRAINING AND THE PRACTICE OF THE VITAL GROUPS

MESSAGE TWO

THE THREE ENEMIES TODAY

Scripture Reading: Rev. 3:1-2; Rom. 12:1-10; Rev. 3:14-18, 20; Rom. 12:11; John 15:2a; Matt. 25:24-30

OUTLINE

1. The deadness of Sardis-Rev. 3:1-2:
   1. To be conquered in the Body life-Rom. 12:3-10.
   2. By:
      1. Presenting our bodies a living sacrifice to God-Rom. 12:1.
      2. Being transformed from the fashion of this age by the renewing of our mind-Rom. 12:2.
2. The lukewarmness of Laodicea-Rev. 3:14-16:
   1. To be conquered by the seeking of the riches of Christ-Rev. 3:17-18, 20.
   2. By:
      1. Not being slothful in zeal-Rom. 12:11a.
      2. Being burning in spirit, serving the Lord-Rom. 12:11b.
3. The barrenness of the degenerating believers:
   1. To be conquered in desperation.
   2. By:
      1. Fearing to be cut off from the enjoyment of Christ’s supply in this age-John 15:2a.
      2. Caring for the discipline in the coming age-Matt. 25:24-30.