I. The Church and the city. (Rev. 2:1)
II. The Christ. (Rev. 2:1, 4)
III. The Commendation of Christ. (Rev. 2:2-3, 6)
A. God approves of a church that renders faithful service. (Rev. 2:2)
B. God approves of a church that hates evil. (Rev. 2:2, 6)
C. God approves of a church that uses biblical discernment.
(Rev. 2:2; Deut. 13:1-5; Mt. 24:24; I John 4:1)
D. God approves of a church that maintains its freshness. (Rev. 2:3)
IV. The Condemnation. (Rev. 2:4)
V. The Commands and Correction. (Rev. 2:5)
A. You are to remember the beginning of your walk with Christ.
B. You are to repent of the sin of not loving the Lord or your fellow believers as you should.
C. You must do the works that are associated with first love.
VI. The Confirmation. (Rev. 2:7)