Ramsey Michaels says in his Revelation commentary, “The point of the rebuke is not lack of zeal or enthusiasm. If it were, 'lukewarm' would at least have been better than 'cold'! The point is rather the utter worthlessness of what the congregation has done and is doing.” (p. 88).28 ene 2014
What is spiritual Lukewarmness?
Lukewarmness or tepidity, in spiritual theology, signifies the state of soul to which the warmth and fervor of charity is wanting, but has not yet completely deteriorated into the coldness of indifference and hatred.
Who started the church at Laodicea?
Antiochus II Theos
What was Laodicea known for?
Laodicea minted its coins that bore the images of Zeus, Asclepius, Apollo, and later - the Roman emperors, from the 2nd century BCE. In the Roman period, the city was famous for its bankers. Even the famous Roman orator and statesman, Cicero, used their services.9 mar 2017
What does lukewarm church mean?
A lukewarm church is a church that believe a polluted gospel, one that leads them away from doing the will of God and away from a relationship with Jesus.
What is Laodicea called today?
Laodicea ad Mare (modern Latakia, Syria) was a major seaport.
How do I know if I'm lukewarm?
Lukewarm means neither hot nor cold. In the context of faith, the lukewarm meaning in the Bible describes someone who hasn't blatantly denied Jesus but isn't blatantly living for Him either. They have lukewarm faith; faith in name, but not in action.