Beginning in Revelation 3:14-22 is a warning from Christ to the church of Laodicea. This is not addressing the ancient city that is now part of Turkey. The message is for a group of Christians that will exist in the latter days that are not dedicated totally to the spirit of GOD and have drifted back into the world. They exist at the same time as the Philadelphia church which is the truly dedicated church composed of the remnant of the elect 144,000. The warning to the Laodiceans is Revelation 3:17,18,19 verse 18 is the punishment for their complacency. Gold tried in the fire is the fire of the great tribulation that will test all people who dwell on the earth. Revelation 3:10 assures the Philadelphia church protection from this hour of trial by fire. However, before the great tribulation there will be a false tribulation that both churches experience and this will be sort of a wake up call to the Laodiceans as Revelation 3:19,20,21 refers to the same door that has been used by the Philadelphia church if the Laodiceans repent and overcome their difficulties. If the Laodiceans do not hear what the spirit is saying to them then they must suffer martyrdom in the great tribulation and for those who are willing to give their life literally, Revelation 12:11 Revelation 14:12,13 The martyred Laodiceans will be in the first resurrection with the elect saints of Philadelphia. Revelation 7:14 The 144,000 are not the Laodiceans but the elect who are sealed in their foreheads (spirits) before the tribulation begins. The martyred Laodiceans are the innumerable multitude. This information gives us a better understanding of GODS love and mercy for even backsliders. GOD will indeed go to the uttermost to save. Hebrews 7:25 Revelation 3:19
To all the elect of GOD who may be reading these words I implore you to not become a Laodicean. Strive to be a faithful Philadelphian. That no man takes your crown.
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