These churches were dealing with Real Historical issues.
These truths speak to the church at any time, age or situation.
The church at Ephesus was a in its early days a very Strong church.
It obviously had an Impact on its Society considering the riots in Acts 19.
What does Jesus tell this church?
1. Jesus Knows His Church.
Jesus is in the Midst of His church.
He knows us as Individuals and knows our church.
2. Jesus Knows Our Deeds.
The church in Ephesus was Outstanding because of its ability to Distinguish between True and False apostles and its Refusal to Tolerate those who were false.
This church did not tolerate Wickedness or wicked people.
It is good to Love what Jesus loves and Hate what Jesus hates.
These Christians are Not Quitters when the going gets tough.
3. Jesus Knows Our Defects.
Jesus not only sees What we do. Jesus also sees Why we do it.
They had put so much emphasis on correct teaching and orthodox doctrine that they Neglected the work of Love.
Because Jesus calls them to Action we know that it is Possible to get this Balance between knowing and living the Truth and living it in Love.