Understanding the Seven Letters
6/18/202626 min
When His people face temptation and opposition, Jesus presents a truth about Himself that ministers directly to their need. Today, W. Robert Godfrey addresses how Christ cares for His church in the seven letters of Revelation.
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W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.
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First 90 secondsLee Webb· Host0:00
Before we begin today's episode of Renewing Your Mind, we invite you to stay with us through the end of the program to hear how you can request today's featured teaching series from Ligonier Ministries Where there is a threat that a lampstand might be removed, there's also an encouragement that faithful members should not lose heart.
W. Robert Godfrey· Guest0:19
So while the focus is on the church as an institution and as a community, this is not to be set over against the fact that if a church loses its way, individuals ought to pursue the truth and remain faithful to the Lord.
Lee Webb· Host0:37
[instrumental music] In the book of Revelation, we find seven letters to seven churches, real letters written to real congregations, letters that contain warnings and encouragement for the church today. Hello, and welcome to the Thursday edition of Renewing Your Mind. I'm glad you're with us. We've been hearing messages from W. Robert Godfrey's series Blessed Hope, an extensive look at the Book of Revelation. And today, Dr. Godfrey examines the many practical insights we find in this book for faithful Christian living. Let's join Dr. Godfrey now.
W. Robert Godfrey· Guest1:17
Well, we're returning now to our study of the Book of the Revelation, and, uh, we came to that moment where John looked over his shoulder in the midst of his