This message refers to the church in Sardis.
This corresponds to the stage of the reformation in church history. e.g. Martin Luther's reformation. However, the truth at this stage is rather superficial and tied up to doctrines instead of life.
That's why they always in revival because everything in the reformed church would die out (dead and dying are the main feature of the reformed church). The church becomes institutionalised.
Seven stars- The seven-fold intensified spirit that makes us living!
Death is dirtier than sin. If someone sins, they just need to offer the offering then they can be forgiven. However, if someone touches death, it takes seven days for them to be clean.
We don't want to just be deadly right but livingly wrong.
Names written on the book of life can be erased if we live the defeated life today (Rev 3:5), and those who stay on the book of life are overcomers who will eventually have higher enjoyment of Christ. This is our reward. However, being erased from the book of life is nothing today with our eternal salvation.
Lord, keep us enjoying You as grace!
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