The Greek used here, emesai, means to vomit. Although it had earlier been called Diospolis and then Rhoas, Antiochus II of Syria named it for his wife Laodike and populated it with Syrians and with Jews who were transplanted from Babylonia to the cities of Phrygia and Lydia (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1939, Laodicea). White is the most frequently mentioned color in the Bible. Isaiah 55:1-3 (NASB). He humbled Himself to the Father's will. To look at being cold in context, we need to look at it from the Laodicean perspective. Let us, therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16. Fortunately for us, Jesus is that friend. Revelation 3:14-22. Theologians have struggled for two thousand years, trying to determine who exactly they are. The residents would go there daily to fill their jars with the cold refreshing water from Colossae. Greek 2854. kollourion -- eye salve. (15) I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. Jesus' life was controlled by God's will: Not my will, but Yours, be done. When Jesus came into the world, He declared, God, You have given Me a body, and I have come to do Your will. (Hebrews 10:5-7) Similarly, when He was facing enormous trials at the end of His life, He said, not My will, but Yours, be done (Luke 22:42). After letting him ineffectively try to cover himself, God provided clothing for him. The word for dine is the Greek word (deipns), which means to eat at a banquet.24 This word for dine is very similar to the Greek word for dinner deipnon, the evening meal. Youre going to have to spend time reading the Bible to learn the truth, and by meditating on the Word, reinforce the truth. What I said was important! Those who have ears to hear allow the Word to bear fruit to the glory of God. The city was also known as a health resort, one of the best in the Graeco-Roman world owing mostly to its lukewarm . As a testament to its wealth, Laodicea had two theaters, a gymnasium, and a large stadium. It is interesting to note that verse 15 starts with Jesus telling the church that he knows their deeds. How is your hearing? Laodicea was also known as a center for the wool and dye trade. What they were doing wasnt being done for the glory of God. Are they so focused and preoccupied with prosperity that they cannot hear Christ's voice or hear his knock? Justification is God's declaration of righteousness (it is imputed). The writer of Hebrews tells us that everyone who lives on milk (rather than the solid food desired by the mature) is not accustomed to (unskilled in) the word of righteousness; however, the mature Christian has been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. You will know Gods character and will, and that is the heart of spiritual discernment being able to distinguish the voice of God from the voice of the world. Laodicea SHARE History The leading city in the valley during the first century, Laodicea was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60. Associated with the temple was a medical school. But in this verse, Jesus is telling the church that they are naked and in need of white garments that only he can provide. A lustrous black wool was produced there which was woven into much-desired clothing. Hierapolis achieved great renown for its hot springs and day spas. Time. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth (Luke 21:34-35). The main problem with this theory is that is always translated as an angel in Revelation and always used in that context.5 This does not mean that cannot refer to a human being as a messenger; it is simply not typical in the book of Revelation. Only a few are willing; the rest have ears, but they do not have ears to hear (Matthew 7:1314, 2427). It almost always represents purity, righteousness, or wisdom. If anyone in the church hears Christ's voice and opens the door, he will come and dine with them. What did we read in Isaiah 55:1-3? Mrs Salve Aldea Pineda is licensed to practice in California (license number 45219) and her current practice location is 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, California.She can be reached at her office (for appointments etc.) In Gods eyes, anything not done for Him, has no value, no use, no purpose. ointment made from spice nard and an eye salve made from Phrygian stones. 19a Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline. It is the foundation of wisdom. Laodicea boasted of one of the most renowned medical schools in the world, and with it came all of its associated industries like pharmaceuticals. It was uncontaminated water straight from the mountains. So wealthy was Laodicea that after the great earthquake of A.D. 17, which destroyed it, the people refused imperial help in rebuilding the city, choosing rather to do it entirely by themselves. The ruins, now called Eski Hissar, or old castle, lie near the modern Gonjelli on the railroad, and they have long served as a quarry to the builders of the neighboring town of Denizli. The residents of Laodicea would have also traveled up to Hierapolis to sit in the hot mineral baths. So, as a faithful shepherd, He commands the church to repent immediately. They probably think they are just like any other church. The verse is not talking about salvation; it is talking about usefulness or purpose. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. What, or rather, who, are these angels? Justification by its very nature does not have a progressive character. They werent serving God the way he wanted them to be serving. Gods perspective of their condition was a stark contrast as to how they saw themselves. "11 (According to dictionary.com, the word "aver" means to declare positively, or state something as a fact.) What does it mean to buy gold from Jesus? Youre going to have to spend time reading the Word, studying the Word, memorizing the Word, meditating on the Word, and obeying the Word. Nevertheless, the sin nature, also known as the natural man, is the impurity that interferes with a souls faith coming forth as pure gold just as impurities in nature prevent pure gold from being found. In Matthew 4:1-11, during Jesus' temptations, His reply always started with, it is written. But Jesus didnt only quote the Word; He had authority when He used Gods Word because He also lived by it. They stood on an important junction of trades routes running more or less north to south and west to west. Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. If you have, you can probably imagine what Jesus is experiencing. God expects His people to maintain zeal for His way of life. EYESALVE i'-sav (kollourion; collyrium; Revelation 3:18 ): A Phrygian powder mentioned by Galen, for which the medical school of Laodicea seems to have been famous (see Ramsay, The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia), but the figurative reference is to the restoring of spiritual vision. The discipline of Christ stated in Hebrews 12:5-11, explains that God's discipline proceeds from his love and seeks to develop righteousness in his people. They were storing up treasure on earth, but not in heaven. Jesus is telling the church to have a purpose, to have a focus, and to make sure that Jesus is the reason for their deeds and works. They may have been well off economically, but they were poor in their relationship with God. It was a medicine used for treating eye diseases. The letter starts as if being written to an angel, but there is no doubt that it is the congregation itself who is the focus of the letter. Another lesson from the message to Laodicea is that we must be doers of Gods Word. Since Christ is referring to spitting something out of his mouth, the image of lukewarm wine comes to mind. One of the most common errors associated with this verse is the notion that the door is the door to a sinners heart. It was a central banking center and traded well in black wool and an innovative eye salve used for medicinal purposes. Theater of popular music. In John 14:14, Jesus said: You are my friends if you do what I command you. Had this church been filled with non-Christians, Jesus would not have called them friends. It is possible that faith was the refined gold that Christians were told to purchase from Jesus. Some have wondered if the last name mentionedthe Beginning of the creation of Godindicates that Jesus was a created Being. It was the perfect water for drinking, cooking, or even bathing. While this is not impossible, as John could have summoned a messenger from each of the churches to receive the appropriate correspondence, it is not probable. It is a process where God makes us holy. John is only the recorder of the words, faithfully writing down what Jesus is saying. It is a message of hope and victory. If we are humble and willing to obey, He will give us the strength and resolve we need to endure in the battle. Then we must take active, practical steps to avoid falling into sin. Tunics manufactured in Laodicea, called trimata, were so well-known that the city had the nickname of Trimataria.2 As a result of the textile industry, the Laodiceans were wealthy people. into Greek letters, and then into English letters. He wants to be a friend with whom we enjoy spending time. People came from all over the empire to purchase this medicine. Just in case you're beginning to get the point that the person referred to here is truthful, honest, believable, and worthy of credit (trustworthy); that is exactly the idea that John is pointing out. Wrapping up His message, Jesus then explains that He is standing at the door and knocking, meaning that He wants to come in and dine with them (Revelation 3:20). According to Roman writer Tacticus, Rome offered to pay for the city to be rebuilt, but the people declined, saying that they were wealthy enough to restore their own city. The Greek word for faithful, ( - pistos) means true, sure, trustworthy, believable, worthy of credit.9 The Greek for true, ( - alethinos) means loving truth, veracious and hence worthy of credit.10 (According to dictionary.com, the word "veracious" means habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest.) In terms of healing, the hot Christian will be bringing souls to Christ, healing them of their sinful condition. Never miss a post! Jesus wants you to be hot. Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. The eye salve must be purchased, and it is expensive. And it fits not only with the larger context of Jesus' teaching; it fits perfectly with the flow of this passage. Laodicea was a city full of merchants. The word beginning (arch) could be translated as that by which anything begins to be, the origin, active cause.12 The New Testament scriptures are very clear about Christ's role in creation. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches (Revelation 3:14-22). These rivers provided the water the crops and flocks needed in the Lycos valley. Jesus just informed the wealthy Laodiceans that they were quite poor, and now hes telling them to purchase gold from him. Why does the church not hear his knock? They may have lost their focus and strayed in their Christianity, but they are still a body of believers that Christ wanted to straighten out. It is the motive behind the action, or works, that is important. Chemicals such as cyanide solution or mercury are introduced to the gold to separate the gold from other metals. He would vomit them out of His mouth because their works were so distasteful to Him. He currently pastors the Austin, Texas, congregation of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association. Spiritual discernment fends off temptation and allows us to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. Church of the Lukewarm: Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) November 7, 2021. If were not doing things for the glory of God, then we are doing them for the wrong reason. The hot mineral water was brought down from Hierapolis and used by the textile industry. What images came into their minds? The ancient Greeks thought that only a barbarian would drink undiluted wine. When we see mega churches today respond to criticisms they . He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). The ancient Greeks liked their wine hot or cold. The act of hearing implied obedience. What is the time of need? According to Expositors Bible Commentary, A six-mile-long aqueduct brought Laodicea its supply of water from the south. (14) To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: There is a difference between transliteration and translation. Here we see Christ speaking as a merchant, advising the church to buy his merchandise. John 1:3 (HSCB) says, All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. John 1:10 (HSCB) says, He was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him. 1 Corinthians 8:6 (HSCB) says, yet for us, there is one God, the Father. For the Laodiceans, this meant forsaking whatever might perpetuate the lack of spirituality and unwarranted self-sufficiency in which they languished. It is important to understand that Jesus does not call just anyone his friend. They are not getting people saved or healing the sick, or leading lives that are a pleasant taste and aroma to Christ. Jesus wants you to be cold. Because you say, I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothingand do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked (verse 17). It is possible the word meant the messenger or the actual person who delivered the letter, but that would require seven different messengers, one from each of the churches to have traveled to Patmos to get the letter to deliver it. Why you are doing something is just as important, if not more so, than the works or deeds. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be . How do you buy gold when youre poor? What exactly is forgiveness? Zeus, the supreme god, was also worshiped in the city (Expositors). Praying for the sick should also be the norm for a hot Christian. We are to present ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). Jesus' friendship with this church is so deep that he is willing to point out their problems. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. The promise in this verse is that the church will reign with Christ if they overcome. This process causes the gold to coagulate and form nuggets and clumps of gold. From sexual promiscuity to getting drunk while meeting together to quarreling amongst themselves, these people were far from the ideal loving and thriving church body. A cold Christian visits the shut-ins, the hospitalized, and in prison. As the faithful and true witness, Jesus is relaying to us what he heard from God the Father. White clothes. If I go to the store to purchase something, I exchange my money for the goods I wish to purchase. David Treybig is a husband, father and grandfather. 14cthe Beginning of the creation of God. Making an everlasting covenant with God (salvation is only the starting point). While God sanctifies by grace, Christians are responsible to appropriate God's grace by faith. It is through our relationship and identification with Christ and His work, and our faithfulness in the conflict with sin as we draw upon Christ, that we get to share in His reign as a reward for faithful service. You, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. We need to look at this verse in context with the entire passage. He was very careful about whom he called friend. Jesus never referred to anyone who was not his disciple as a friend. What does it mean to be cold? Christ told the church at Laodicea to buy____from Him to become truly rich. The black wool of Laodicea produced some stunning dark-colored garments. People traveled from around the world to obtain these supposed healing elixirs. We now come back to the question of how do you buy from Jesus' refined gold? Laodicea was known for it's black wool. There is also a problem with assigning the pastor or bishop to the role of the messenger because they are not referred to as messengers anywhere in the New Testament. It is important to keep this verse in context with the rest of the passage. Please understand that this verse does NOT say that hot is good and cold is bad; they are both good. In the first theory, if the angel is an actual angel, then we can infer that each church has its own guardian angel. It is to have a sense of what is right and what is wrong. That the citys banking assets were noteworthy is evidenced by the fact that Cicero cashed huge bank drafts in Laodicea. Revelation 3:20. Isaiah 55:1-3 speaks of buying from God without money things that dont have a price. The time of need is when temptation comes when we see and feel the sin in our flesh when we struggle to keep ourselves from sinning. The Roman historian Tacitus wrote that the Laodiceans had again refused aid from Rome following an earthquake that badly damaged the city in A.D. 60 (Annals, 14:27). The wine was almost always served either hot or warm, as the ancient Greeks had no efficient way to chill the wine. Other sources suggest that the water came from a hot spring with mineralized water containing sulfur, giving it an unpleasant taste and smell. When they heard this letter for the first time, what did they hear? He took the skins of the sacrifices and clothed him. Remains of a water pipe in Laodicea (photo by David Treybig). The fertile fields below the city were excellent for growing crops, and the foothills had good pastureland. It was about 100 miles east of the port city of Ephesus. In this situation, you are not standing for Christ; you are standing for yourself. Incline your ear to his voice. The city of Laodicea was located between the cities of Hierapolis and Colossae. Christs words showed them that He knew that the citizens of their city were wealthythey had at least twice declined the governments help to rebuild their city after an earthquake and had rebuilt it with their own funds. Go to God. God the Father sanctifies (1 Corinthians 1:30) by the Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2) and in the name of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:11). Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.19 Imparted righteousness is applied imputed righteousness, or to put in simpler terms; sanctification is applied justification. We must ask God for forgiveness and for strength to avoid sinning. He is the one who addressed the church at Laodicea. Be referring to himself as the beginning of the creation of God; he once again ascertains his deity. Of course, Gods love extends to all humanity. Although the Bible does not reveal how the Church of God began in Laodicea, a faithful minister named Epaphras served this congregation as well as members in Colosse and Hierapolis sometime during the first few decades after Christs death. This act concealed the shame of his nakedness. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing . Along with Colosse and Hierapolis, it was one of the cities in the fertile Lyous [sic.] Imparted righteousness is the righteousness of sanctification, wherein God causes the Christian to become more and more Christlike. The Bible is the weapon God has given us; words to use against Satan's deceit like Jesus did, words that show us what to do, words of comfort. Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man here my voice, and open the . NPI number for Mrs Salve Aldea Pineda is 1669536868 and her . Jesus is standing at the door, expecting his servants to open it. 20band will dine with him, and he with Me. One of the wealthiest city of that area during Roman times, Laodicea was widely known for its banks, a medical school with a famous eye salve [1], and a textile industry famous for glossy black wool that was used for making tunics and cloaks. Uniquely situated on a large flat-topped hill, the town was protected from the flooding in the spring when the snow melted off the nearby mountains. All rights reserved. He wants to hear about how our day went and share in our victories and sorrows. When the messages to the churches of Revelation 2-3 are viewed as a chronological development of the Church, this passage also indicates that the return of Christ is near. Therefore, the Lord Jesus tells them to buy eye salve from Him to see their spiritual state. While we may never be free from temptation and sin in this lifetime, we can still be victorious and overcome. Repentance is more than a feeling. 18a I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich. Laodicea on the Lycus, located at the crossroads of important trade routes, was once a prosperous city, famous for its black wool, banking services, and medical achievements. You must know the truth so well that, when the lies of the enemy appear, you can recognize it. The second thing we need to look at is what it means to be hot. Trusted Eye Doctor in Baldwin Park, CA. Those who do not have "ears to hear" are spiritually dead and cannot obey God until they respond to His work in their hearts (John 6:65; Romans 11:8). They think they have need of nothing because they are saved and on their way to heaven. As we will see, this was clearly a characteristic of the self-reliant people of this city. God has appointed Him heir of all things and made the universe through Him. Also, read Proverbs chapter eight. Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. The water came either from hot springs and was cooled to lukewarm or came from a cooler source and warmed up in the aqueduct on the way. He was diligent and committed to the will of God the Father (John 4:34). People went to Hieropolis from all over the empire to sit the large public baths, filled with hot mineral water. People commonly but mistakenly believe that wealth means that God is pleased with them. That, I believe, is the point. It is showing that all things were created through Him. John did not use the appropriate word if he was addressing an elder, deacon, or pastor. The Lord rebukes the wealthy Christians, not because of their wealth, but rather because their money has substituted God. The same logic applies to hot or cold. Time. There are two terms that I would like to point out, and those are attrition and contrition. Attrition is regret for sin prompted by fear for oneself: Oh, no. (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12) It is the absolute truth and a powerful weapon against temptation and sin. What are we supposed to overcome? People who are going to be faithful to God must not allow material things to lull them into a false sense of spiritual security. Revelation 3:14-22 Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him his own thrown (Philippians 2:5-11). Website design, HTML and CSS coding by Steven P. Wickstrom The Laodicean church is not hot. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:5-9 NASB). Laodicea built an aqueduct that ran from the mountains above Colossae to the city center. 17 Because you say, I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing, and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. Phileo is the Greek word for friend or friendship. Listen that you may live, and I will make an everlasting covenant with you. Buying gold tried in the fire from God requires several things from us: Listen, that you may live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, according to the faithful mercies shown to David. The major idea behind this word is constancy and reliability.8 Isaiah referred to God as the God of amen, due to his truthfulness and trustworthiness (Isaiah 65:16). To purchase from God gold tried in the fire is not only inclining your ear to the Lord, hearing him, going to him and making an everlasting covenant with him, but also loving, believing, and rejoicing as per 1 Peter 1:5-9, (quoted earlier). The city was at the crossroads of north-south traffic between Sardis and Perga and east-west from the Euphrates to Ephesus. In short, to be a cold, Christian is to serve as Jesus served. His entire life was a fulfillment of God's Word, and thereby, Gods will. He was the beginning of all things. Nine miles to the east of Laodicea lay the town of Colossae. If you are living a self-reliant, self-sufficient life; relying on your strength rather than Christs, then you are lukewarm. Hydrotherapy for the sick became accompanied by religious practices in the local temples. The writer speaks to those who had become dull of hearing, meaning they had little to no spiritual discernment. The first question well delve into is why they needed to purchase white garments. Serving wine lukewarm would be considered an insult. And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. The Laodiceans were rich and self-sufficient, with no need for God to supply their needs. The city's reputation was for its money transactions and the good quality of raven-black wool grown in the area.1 The black wool, spun into dark yarn, was added to yarn dyed in other colors and made some very intricately patterned colored clothing, which sold for a high price in Rome. The depressing part of this verse if the word if. And finally, like all the previous messages, Jesus says, He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches (verse 22). The word discipline is the Greek word (paideu) and means to correct, to chastise.22 The basic idea behind this word is correction or guidance. The problem seems to be in their motives. Giving time to Christ is what Christians must do to develop spiritual discernment. You must know the truth so well that, when the lies of the enemy appear, you can recognize them. He's locked out of his own house. Temples had a joint purpose of worship and medical studies. Gods word says that this spiritual gold tried in the fire is more precious than natural gold that perishes. Jesus is telling the church that He doesnt simply know their deeds; He knows the motives in their hearts. The church at Laodicea was not victorious, but Christ had not yet given up on them. By knowing and obeying the Word of God, you will be trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (20) Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. Print subscriptions available in U.S., Canada and Europe. It was the suffering of the cross He used daily, when He said No to His own will, the sin in His flesh, even when it bombarded Him incessantly with its demands and deceitful attraction. 21a He who overcomes. We can get so busy doing things for God that at some point, we stop doing them Him and begin doing them for ourselves. This messageas well as all of the othersis still important for Christians today. 1. But it's written that it was as a man that He humbled Himself, and was obedient. In the medical works of the 2 nd century AD physician Galen of Pergamon, he described an eye medicine made from a Phrygian stone, probably broken down into a powder or made into a clay, and the eye "salve" John mentions in connection with Laodicea is the same word used by Galen and other medical texts of antiquity (Revelation 3:18; Liddell . 18band white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed. 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