At Rev.3:15,16 Jesus said to his anointed Congregation...
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth."
"Heat" symbolizes zeal for truth (Rom.12:11; Acts 18:25)(Def."fervent").
[That zeal can exist, but be misguided (Rom.10:2; Acts 21:20; Rom.9:31; 10:3).
This can happen to the anointed, when they are looking at establishing their own
righteousness; by rituals, traditions, arrangements, and commands of men;
rather than seeking the righteousness of God, through submission and
obedience to Him (Matt.6:33; 7:21; Rom.2:29).
This mistake results in stumbling (Rom.9:32,33; Matt.11:6).
That stone is Christ (Isa.28:16; 8:14; Matt.7:24; 21:42; Rom.9:33; Zech.3:9)
as well as his "seven horns/kings" who possess those seven "eyes"...
(Rev.5:6; Joshua 4:3,8,20,21,22,23; Isa.43:2; Rev.12:16)
(Rev.7:4,14; 8:2; Zech.3:8,9).]
When one has such zeal according to accurate knowledge, it is naturally expressed through
one's mouth (Luke 6:45; Prov.4:23; John 7:38,16). Expressions/teachings based upon this hot zeal for truth, will be as fire (Jer.5:14; Rev.11:5; Hosea 6:5; James 1:11; Rev.16:8,9; Mal.4:1; 2Pet.3:7,12).
Spoken words that were sourced in confusion and untruth (Luke 6:45,44), will have to be given back... vomited back up, from both those who offered them, and those who sampled them (Prov.23:1,3,8; Matt.12:36; Luke 17:7-8).
Christ rejects the teachings of that steward who has fed him untruths, when he comes for his inspection (Prov.23:20; Matt.24:49; Isa.28:7-8; Micah 2:11; Rev.13:11,8,7,10; Col.2:8). As we have seen, such proud false prophets, continually "flip-flop" in their doctrines (Prov.26:11-12; 25:16).
But those diligently teaching the little but genuine truth they have (Matt.25:14-15; 28:19-20), will be given more (Matt.25:23; 2Pet.3:2; 2Tim.1:13-14; Titus 1:9; Heb.10:23; Rev.3:3,11; Matt.25:4,10,29; Luke 12:37).
The "fire" of God's truth (Jer.5:14), is an expression of Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4,3; Heb.1:7; Luke 3:16). To produce the "fruit of lips" sourced in this spirit/fire; we must remain in union with the giver of that spirit
(Heb.13:15; John 15:5; 16:13; Luke 12:35; Rev.19:12; Dan.10:6).
How does all this connect to Jesus inspecting his anointed slaves, at Rev.3:15,16?
There he speaks of "tasting" the "deeds" of his slaves.
How is it that Jesus "tastes" the work of his Chosen Ones?
Note Luke 17:7,8.
Before the slaves of Christ may receive more spiritual provisions (Luke 12:37; 22:27), they must themselves be providing provisions for Christ (Matt.25:35,37,40; John 4:7,34; Rev.3:20).
But those diligently teaching the little but genuine truth they have (Matt.25:14-15; 28:19-20), will be given more (Matt.25:23; 2Pet.3:2; 2Tim.1:13-14; Titus 1:9; Heb.10:23; Rev.3:3,11; Matt.25:4,10,29; Luke 12:37).
The "fire" of God's truth (Jer.5:14), is an expression of Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4,3; Heb.1:7; Luke 3:16). To produce the "fruit of lips" sourced in this spirit/fire; we must remain in union with the giver of that spirit
(Heb.13:15; John 15:5; 16:13; Luke 12:35; Rev.19:12; Dan.10:6).
How does all this connect to Jesus inspecting his anointed slaves, at Rev.3:15,16?
There he speaks of "tasting" the "deeds" of his slaves.
How is it that Jesus "tastes" the work of his Chosen Ones?
Note Luke 17:7,8.
Before the slaves of Christ may receive more spiritual provisions (Luke 12:37; 22:27), they must themselves be providing provisions for Christ (Matt.25:35,37,40; John 4:7,34; Rev.3:20).
This would mean that whatever "little" they have already received (by listening to Christ) THEY ARE BUSY USING to feed the Body of Christ (Eph.4:11-12; 1Cor.10:17; John 21:17) (Matt.5:14; Luke 12:35). This diligence would be the basis for Christ to feed them more (Luke 19:26; 8:18; 12:35-36; 2Thess.3:10). This faithful work is what the Master expects from those who will receive more (Luke 16:10; Matt.25:23; 13:12)
(the opening of the seven-sealed scroll/marriage feast - https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-final-prophecies.html).
So...
Jesus expects his slaves to be busy serving spiritual food/light, previous to their being fed/given, more light/food. When a slave of Christ feeds Christ's sheep, they are also feeding Christ.
How so?
The sheep-like members of Christ's body, are Christ's body (1Cor.12:27), just as a wife is one flesh with her husband (Mark 10:8) (1Cor.6:17). When they feed one another (Eph.4:11,12; 1Cor.10:17), they feed him (Luke 17:8).
Christ will come and test out the food his slaves are providing, as to whether it is fine or rotten
So...
Jesus expects his slaves to be busy serving spiritual food/light, previous to their being fed/given, more light/food. When a slave of Christ feeds Christ's sheep, they are also feeding Christ.
How so?
The sheep-like members of Christ's body, are Christ's body (1Cor.12:27), just as a wife is one flesh with her husband (Mark 10:8) (1Cor.6:17). When they feed one another (Eph.4:11,12; 1Cor.10:17), they feed him (Luke 17:8).
Christ will come and test out the food his slaves are providing, as to whether it is fine or rotten
(Matt.7:15-16,17-18,19-20; 16:27; 1Cor.3:13,14; Matt.12:33,36,37; Prov.18:21).
If the deeds/product of a slave, is "hot" with the "fire" of spirit and truth, that fulfills the "wish" of Christ (Rev.3:15).
Upon Christ's return, he will inspect the deeds/provisions of his slaves. He will know if they are "hot", "cold" or "lukewarm".
What then about Jesus wishing that the "deeds" of his slave be "cold"?
While we know that a cold drink of living water refreshes even Christ (John 4:10; Matt.10:42; John 4:7; Ps.110:7);
Just how cold do the teachings of the final Chosen ones, need to be?
If the deeds/product of a slave, is "hot" with the "fire" of spirit and truth, that fulfills the "wish" of Christ (Rev.3:15).
Upon Christ's return, he will inspect the deeds/provisions of his slaves. He will know if they are "hot", "cold" or "lukewarm".
What then about Jesus wishing that the "deeds" of his slave be "cold"?
While we know that a cold drink of living water refreshes even Christ (John 4:10; Matt.10:42; John 4:7; Ps.110:7);
Just how cold do the teachings of the final Chosen ones, need to be?
In the time of the end, the war of Armageddon is raging between the angel-messengers of Christ and those of Satan (Rev.12:7; 16:13,14,16; 17:14; 19:11,12,14,15). These are not peaceful spiritual conditions. Christ's charge against Satan's demonic deception is not gentle, but fierce in wrath and zeal
(Ps.45:2,3,5,6; 97:3; Ps.50:3; Dan.7:10; Rev.19:15).
Those following his direction in the final battle, imitate him.
How "cold" do the waters of truth coming from Christ's warriors need to be, during the storm of Armageddon?
(Ps.83:15; 148:8; Prov.10:25; Jer.11:16; 25:32; 23:19; Eze.38:9; Nahum 2:4; 2Pet.2:17)
As cold and forceful as ice (Rev.11:19; 16:21; Job 38:22; Eze.13:13; Ex.9:22).
When Jesus wishes that the "deeds" of his slaves be decisively "hot" or "cold", he desires that they participate in the final denunciations of God's wrath
(Isa.28:17; Ps.18:12; Rev.8:7; Eze.38:22; Ex.9:24; John 16:14,8; Mark 11:23; Rev.8:8).
What then of "lukewarm"? What makes this tepid offering repulsive to the King?
How does a slave's work result in "lukewarm"?
What is "lukewarm"?
Is it not isothermic to it's surroundings? It is stagnant, comfortably conforming to whatever conditions exist around it.
What then of "lukewarm"? What makes this tepid offering repulsive to the King?
How does a slave's work result in "lukewarm"?
What is "lukewarm"?
Is it not isothermic to it's surroundings? It is stagnant, comfortably conforming to whatever conditions exist around it.
Is it not tolerant, passive, weak, indecisive, unripe, lazy?
(2Chron.13:7; Rev.6:13; James 1:6,7,8; Ps.119:113; James 4:8; 2Pet.3:16,17)
This would be a dire characteristic to be found in a Chosen one
This would be a dire characteristic to be found in a Chosen one
(Mark 13:36; Rev.13:4,8,7; Eph.4:14; Rev.3:2,3; Prov.5:6; Matt.22:13).
We are not to "tolerate" false teachers who raise themselves over us
We are not to "tolerate" false teachers who raise themselves over us
(Rev.2:20; 2Cor.10:5; 1Cor.7:23; 2Cor.11:3,20; 2Thess.2:4,9; Rev.13:7,16), lest we fail to become sealed as slaves of God (Rev.9:10,4,5; Eze.2:6; Luke 10:19; Rev.14:1).
2Pet.2:13,1,2,3,12,17,15; Rev.2:14,16
2Pet.2:13,1,2,3,12,17,15; Rev.2:14,16
We see fiery coals being compared to the voice of God (Ps.18:12-13). We know that the fire of God's Word, is cleansing (Jer.23:29; Num.31:23) as well as the fire of discipline is cleansing (Zech.13:9; Job.23:10; Isa.48:10; Rev.3:18; 9:2-3). If the voice of God that we heap upon the head (John 3:34; Matt.10:20), has a cleansing effect on the person, they can be repentant. Those who don't repent, are burned up, consumed (Rev.11:3,5; 20:9).
On the other hand, if the rebuke is "cold" (hailstones), then the hard waters are condemnatory. That's why Jesus wished that we are either hot or cold while preaching in the time of Armageddon. If we are lukewarm, we are coddling our enemies, we are tolerating them (Rev.2:20; 2Cor.11:4,20).
If we are hot or cold, we are either trying to get someone to repent, or we are condemning them by means of scripture. That is what Jesus wishes the silent, complacent anointed were doing, while putting up with false teachers.
So when we read Rev.3:15,16;
Let us be sure that our "deeds" are teachings fueled by spirit (1Thess.5:19);
and our waters of truth, are as bold as "hail".
If we shrink back as conforming cowards, he has no delight in us
(Lev.20:23; Heb.10:38; Rev.2:4; 3:15,16) (John 16:33; Ecc.5:4).
(encouraging song) (Eph.4:25; 5:6-7,8,11)
Let us be sure that our "deeds" are teachings fueled by spirit (1Thess.5:19);
and our waters of truth, are as bold as "hail".
If we shrink back as conforming cowards, he has no delight in us
(Lev.20:23; Heb.10:38; Rev.2:4; 3:15,16) (John 16:33; Ecc.5:4).
(encouraging song) (Eph.4:25; 5:6-7,8,11)
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