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Chuck Swindoll

The Church Where Tolerance Went to Seed, Part 1

March 18, 2024

The Bible commands that we are to love, but can we be too nice? Pastor Chuck Swindoll answers this question in his study of Revelation 2:18–29.

The believers of the church in Thyatira were known for their good deeds, faith, and service, but some had one glaring flaw—a tolerance for bad influences. Misleading teachers had led them into deep sin and suffering.

Take in the sobering truth God reveals and understand how to draw God-honoring boundaries that guard your life and faith!

References: Revelation 2:18-29

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The church in Smyrna was afflicted and poor. Its members were slandered, persecuted, and harmed—yet Jesus deemed them rich! Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why Jesus commended the believers described in Revelation 2:8–11. Despite the crushing pressure they faced, the church in Smyrna knew its future was glorious. Understand how our own trials can help remove the impurities in our lives. Gain encouragement from the example of first-century believers and bask in the promise of a future with the King!
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Imagine Jesus conducting a church performance review, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. That’s exactly what He does, starting in Revelation 2:1–7! Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines a message straight from heaven to the church in Ephesus. It was a church whose members had exhibited perseverance and endurance. But they’d forgotten their first love! Perhaps you can relate to believers who have been faithful yet, somewhere along the way, have drifted away from the most important thing . . . affection for the Savior!  
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Insight for Living is the Bible-teaching ministry of author and pastor Charles R. Swindoll. Insight for Living is committed to excellence in communicating biblical truth and its application.

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About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God's Word. Since 1998, he has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck's listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. As a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs in major Christian radio markets around the world, reaching people groups in languages they can understand. Chuck's extensive writing ministry has also served the body of Christ worldwide and his leadership as president and now chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and Cynthia, his partner in life and ministry, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.


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