The 7 Letters of Revelation: #4 THYATIRA- Lack of Authority Destroys Integrity (Rev.2:18-27) - AUTHORITY & SUBMISSION
Rev.2:18-27 Thyatira - The Corrupt Church. The city was famous for dyeing. Lack of Authority Destroys Integrity Rev.2:19. Jesus always began with a positive note. He got something to praise about, but He introduces Himself as the Judge (Rev.2:18) Rev.2:23,24: Division: Judgment on Jezebel. No burden on others. But they were responsible because they allowed (Rev.2:20) Jezebel in the Church - Rebel 1. She was a Stranger to God ("that woman") 2. She was a self-made, self-declared prophetess 3. She was a teacher-seducer of God's servants (deception) 4. She was unrepentent (Rev.2:21). She crossed the deadline of repentance. 5. Her doom was pronounced. Submission to authority is important. (Num.16:1; 1Sam.15:22-23)