Welcome! God bless you today! “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations (Psalm 89:1Psalm 89:1
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89 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction ¹ I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. to all...: Heb. to generation and generation  

WP-Bible plugin)!” 25 YEARS! 25 years of God’s faithfulness! 25 years of His patient workings in us! 25 years of His love, grace and power manifested in our midst! It’s been an adventure, a journey. Yes, there were bumps along the way, stumbling blocks and hurdles on our paths but they just made us stronger and wiser as we learned to depend more on the Lord. And He always comes through! He always delivers!

25 years of His love, grace and power manifested in our midst!

It’s always good to look back and remember what the Lord has done in the past. It makes us appreciate more His goodness. And it assures us of what He can do in the present and what He will do in the future. It brings hope for He’s the same yesterday, today and forever! But, God is not finished with us yet, individually and as a church. There’s a lot of “growings” to do – there’s still a lot of lands to conquer. There’s more of Jesus we need to know and see; more of His will to be done in our lives. More lessons to learn His ways and be like Him in every way. There’s more giving up of ourselves to Him and His cause – more denying of self, carrying of our cross and following Him!

God is not finished with us yet, individually...

and as a church…

Paul wrote: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Phil 3:14Phil 3:14
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14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.  

WP-Bible plugin).” Peter wrote, “…Make every effort to add to your faith goodness, to goodness, knowledge…knowledge, self-control, etc. (read the rest in 2 Pet. 1:5072 Pet. 1:507
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WP-Bible plugin).” Also, he wrote – “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Pet:3:18)!”

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

Are we growing up or just growing old? God desires that we grow and bear much fruit (Jn. 156:16Jn. 156:16
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Izbrano poglavje ne obstaja!

WP-Bible plugin). How? Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing (jn. 15:5jn. 15:5
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5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. without me: or, severed from me  

WP-Bible plugin)!” Are we “abiding” in Him or “hiding” from Him? apart from Him we can do nothing! “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil 1:6Phil 1:6
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6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: perform: or, finish  

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He deserves all our worship, praise, thanksgiving, love and lives! He’s coming soon...

Come, glorify the Lord with me. He deserves all our worship, praise, thanksgiving, love and lives! He’s coming soon. When He comes may He find a faithful Bride in us as He is so ever faithful to us!



Our ministries welcome those who are called to help others.  Everyone is given a gift from the Holy Spirit. Take a closer look at the many ministries of the church and one will surely be just the right fit for you.  So please come and sign up…we would love your helping hand!

Statement of Purpose (Vision):

To make the stage and surroundings presentable that it will be pleasing to the eyes of the congregation at the same time functional, meeting the needs of the Praise and Worship Team, the Sound Crew, the TV ministry, the Preacher and other ministries who will use the area.


Mission:

Is to implement our vision in a simple and affordable way.



Ministry Leader: Jocelyn Cornelia Lim

Personal favorite verse:
Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5
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5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  

WP-Bible plugin Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.

Heart trouble is the most common thing in the world. In fact one of the contributors to a physical heart disease is a heart trouble – spiritually and emotionally! No rank, or class, or condition is exempt from it. No bars, or bolts or locks can keep it out. Partly from inward causes and partly from outward – partly from the body and partly from the mind – partly from what we love and partly from what we fear, the journey of life is full of trouble! Even the best of Christians have many bitter cups to drink between grace and glory. Even the holiest of saints find the world a place of fears.

...heart trouble – spiritually and emotionally: no rank, or class, or condition is exempt from it. No bars, or bolts or locks can keep it out.

Jesus had already said He’s going away and they thought that Jesus is going somewhere else – to a different location. The disciples didn’t know that He’s going back to the Father, after He resurrects from the dead. So their hearts were troubled (see John 14:1-3John 14:1-3
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14 ¹ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. ² In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ³ And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  

WP-Bible plugin). They could bear to die with Him, they could not bear to live or die without Him. Jesus knew what was going on in their minds and hearts. He knew how disturbed and upset they were, and knew what was causing it. He knew the remedy for it, as well. Perhaps there are many among us here who are suffering from the same affliction as these disciples – troubled hearts, fearful hearts, upset, disturbed, agitated hearts because of what was going on. Our Lord knew that these men were afraid – afraid of what was coming. And even as believers we go through times when our hearts were trembling; and our hearts do have fear – and we are concerned about the future, we’re concerned about our circumstances, we’re worried about different things that are in our lives. And here Jesus says, “Let not your hearts be troubled.”

…even as believers we go through times when our hearts were trembling; and our hearts do have fear – and we are concerned about the future…

Trusting in God is the cure for troubled hearts! Not fretting, murmuring, nor grumbling, but trust in God! So the cure for heart trouble is trusting God! What we believe determines how we respond when our hearts are troubled. Why, “Trust in God?” Well, trust in God who is in control, who knows what He is doing, who is capable of exercising infinite wisdom, infinite power, and infinite love. Trust the One who is too kind to do anything cruel, too wise to make a mistake, too deep to explain Himself. And Jesus said, “trust also in Me,” Jesus who is the means by which all that wisdom and resource and power of God is made available to us! That is the secret.  When we’re in trouble get hold of His promises, His truths revealed in His Word and entrust everything to Him. Let go! But you say, “It’s easier said than done!” That’s true but what’s the alternative? What’s the other option? Is there any other solution you know? When Jesus says, “Trust in God” He’s giving us the only solution to troubled hearts! You can choose to believe it or not!

Let go! When Jesus says, “Trust in God” He’s giving us the only solution to troubled hearts! You can choose to believe it or not!

So hush dear troubled heart…trust Him today, tomorrow and the rest of your life, for He knows what’s best for you and let Him work things out according to His glorious purpose and plan.

Just recently I learned that September is a Peace Month. Peace. A wonderful word but most elusive. This is the reason behind a lot of troubles today. A lack of peace. So we long for it. We pray for it. And to others they fight for it. But truth must be told: It’s not innate. It doesn’t come from within us. For we are naturally at war…at war with God (Rom.5:10; Col.1:20). The lack of peace is due to a broken relationship with the God of peace. And yet He provided a way for man to be brought back to a relationship with God, and that is through His Son Jesus Christ! Through faith in Christ we were reconciled to the Father. And that’s the only time that we can truly experience peace within us. Peace is not a pursuit, it’s a by-product of being at peace with God. And once we have this peace then it flows over to people around us. Now you become a conduit of peace.

...once we have this peace then it flows over to people around us. Now you become a conduit of peace.

Are you at peace this morning? You may have allowed worry and fear dominate your thinking. Trust Him instead. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.” (Isaiah 26:3-4Isaiah 26:3-4
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3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect...: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination ⁴ Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: everlasting...: Heb. the rock of ages  

WP-Bible plugin) Almost always, you keep your mind stayed on whatever you are trusting. When you trust money, there your mind is focused. When you trust your job, there’s where your mind is steady. It’s when we get too focused on our problems that we get all tense and anxious. “But if I don’t worry about my problems, who will?” you say. I’m not advocating that we don’t work on our problems, or that we ignore our problems. But there are times when we simply spend too much time focused on our problems, and not enough time focused on our God who is able to handle our problems. So God gave us a tool – it’s called prayer! (read Phil.4:6-7).

It’s when we get too focused on our problems that we get all tense and anxious...

So why do we find it so difficult to trust Him? Often, it’s because we’re afraid that things won’t go as we want them to unless we control them ourselves. The less we are in control, the more anxious and worried we become. Author Hannah Whitall Smith wrote, “It is not hard, you find, to trust the management of the universe, and of all the outward creation, to the Lord. Can your case then be so much more complex and difficult than these that you need to be anxious or troubled about His management of you?”

You know who’s a peaceful person? A prayerful person. A person who learned to give everything to God and trust Him with them. The peace of God comes when you rest your case fully in His hands. When you say, “Well Lord it’s in your hands.” When we simply put the whole matter into His hands, and however He responds, we know it’s going to be the best. That’s when we can say “thanks” and that’s when we receive His peace. The peace of God is not something you can manufacture, buy, or earn. It is a result of a heart that is totally surrendered to Him. When we bring our lives under God’s authority by turning away from sin and seeking Him with our whole heart we receive something priceless…THE PEACE OF GOD.

The peace of God is not something you can manufacture, buy, or earn. It is a result of a heart that is totally surrendered to Him.

When you are wrapped up in the arms of Jesus, and you know that you have an all-powerful God who hears your prayers and is in control of every situation, that’s when you can have real peace, perfect peace! Peace comes from trusting someone trustworthy. Is He trustworthy? Indeed He is!

We all go through crisis. Personal crisis, national crisis, international crisis – even crisis of faith. We don’t like it, nobody wants it, but they do come in one degree or another – sometimes – one right after another! It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. It’s going to happen. They are a normal part of life. Don’t be surprised by it. You can’t plan them, time them, schedule them. Crisis are always unexpected. Crisis just happen. No one is immune to them. Everybody has problems. Yes, even the righteous – the people of God. The important issue is how we are going to respond to a crisis.

We all go through crisis. Personal crisis, national crisis, international crisis – even crisis of faith...

King Hezekiah of Judah faced a crisis, an international crisis that threatens the very existence of Judah (read Isaiah 36-37). And how he and his officials handled it can help us face our own.

He turned to God in prayer (Isaiah 37:1,5-20Isaiah 37:1,5-20
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37 ¹ And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. ⁵ So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah. ⁶ And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. ⁷ Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. send...: or, put a spirit into him ⁸ So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. ⁹ And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, ¹⁰ Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria. ¹¹ Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered? ¹² Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar? ¹³ Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? ¹⁴ And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. ¹⁵ And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying, ¹⁶ O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth. ¹⁷ Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God. ¹⁸ Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries, nations: Heb. lands ¹⁹ And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. cast: Heb. given ²⁰ Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.  

WP-Bible plugin) – So, he responds to the threats by immediately turning to God. So often we try to worry and fret about problems that we should be turning over to God. He sees himself unable to win the battle. He doesn’t start with a pep talk to the troops. He didn’t go out and motivate his people, he didn’t call a board meeting to strategize…no, he falls on His face before God for help! That’s where each of us should spend much more of our time…taking the matter to God in prayer!

King Hezekiah falls on His face before God for help!

And when he prayed, Hezekiah acknowledged the God to whom he’s praying to (“Lord Almighty”; “God of Israel”; God over all the kingdoms of the earth; and God who made heaven and earth!) In other words, if He is God over all, then what can He not do? If He is God, then what is beyond His control? Hezekiah realizes the most fundamental fact of all theology: God is God, and we are not! God is God, and our enemies are not!

Here’s the point: When we know who we are calling out to in prayer it puts things in perspective. My problems that were looming…so great that I really couldn’t see beyond them! I was being buried by them! They were overwhelming! But I’m coming to the God who created the heavens and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them, the One who has all the authority and control. Yes, it’s too much for me, but hey, it’s not even the move of a little finger for Him!

I’m coming to the God who created the heavens and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them, the One who has all the authority and control...

So you begin to get the things in perspective when you know who the God you’re praying to. When Jeremiah was discouraged because it seemed overwhelming, He said, “Jeremiah, I am God. Is there anything too hard for me?” See it in perspective. That happens when you put the right address on the prayer. Suddenly things are in perspective! Satan’s purpose in your crisis is to get you to focus on you or your problems. God’s purpose in your trials is to get you to focus on Him. Spread out the matter before God like Hezekiah and present it to the Lord acknowledging that He is Supreme, that He is Almighty, that He is more than able to handle all that we present to Him in prayer! Don’t wait…do it now!





Chapel of the Doves





Mission:

Love alone for Jesus Christ is the motivation behind our missionary thrust and answering that commission He gave in Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20
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18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. ¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations ²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  

WP-Bible plugin is at the heart of Chapel of the Doves. God’s order in Mark 10:13-16Mark 10:13-16
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13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. ¹⁴ But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. ¹⁵ Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. ¹⁶ And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.  

WP-Bible plugin excites us and moves us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to the next generation. Whether its across the streets or across the islands – our desire is to bring the good news to those who have not heard through the children. We believe that the only true basis of Christianity is His (Agape) love, which is greater than any differences we possess and without which we have no right to claim ourselves Christians.



Vision:

Every child should know the love of Christ through His word, hence, the entire Bible will be taught to the child. We want each child to be ministered to in a a manner that allows for them to enter into the presence of Jesus Christ. To that end, there are classes for all ages (3 levels). the curriculum we teach progresses through selective books of the Bible. Praise and worship songs, memory verses, Bible stories, crafts and games are used to instill joy in the knowledge of the scriptures. Praise reports and games are given by the children right after the praise and worship, then the study of the word. In short, Chapel of the Doves is actually a children’s church.



5 Outreaches:

(90% of our workers are students of CCTC/CCBC) * SCANDINAVIAN VILLAGE, Candau-ay, Dumaguete City * HABITAT COMMUNITY, Candau-ay, Dumaguete City * PNP PHQ, Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental * PNP DAY CARE CENTER, PHQ, Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental * SAN MORITZ, Maslog, Sibulan, Negros Oriental



Services:

Weekly feeding programs (4 outreaches), education (2 Day Care Centers), medical/dental outreaches and provides children’s bible studies. Parents’ Livelihood & Skills Training programs in coordination with the local and national government agencies. Free 98 houses for the poorest of the poor: Scandinavian Village, Candau-ay, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental



Target Group:

Children at risk like street children, children in conflict with the law, abused children, children from disadvantaged families, children with disabilities and children from the cultural minorities.


Contact Us:

• (A Holistic Ministry) P.O. Box 299, Dumaguete City 6200 Calvary Chapel of Dumaguete, CCD office: (35) 225-0407 and (35) 422-9093
• Ministry Leader: Baby Jambora – Contact No.: 09156831961 E-mail: chapelofthedoves@gmail.com
• Member: Oriental Negros Children’s Advocacy Network (ONCAN) Website: www.oncan.org





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It’s almost a month now after Election day and our next President is not yet been proclaimed…even with the automated machines! We’re hearing a lot of issues tossed around and debated at Congress. Let’s just pray that God’s will and purpose will prevail in such a time as this. Now while it’s important to be wise and responsible citizens, it’s even more important to remember that, as Christians, we are ultimately citizens of a different country – heaven. (Phil.3:20) For the believers heaven is our homeland. Although we live in this world, we do not belong here. Scripture tells us we are here as a stranger and aliens (1 Pet.2:11). We are journeying through this world to our eternal home.

Now, the greek word translated “citizenship” is the word from which we get the english word “politics” – and it has to do with one’s behavior as a citizen of a nation. In other words, our destination is not just heaven but that we are to live as citizens of heaven; we are to behave as citizens of heaven, worthy of our King. Is our life worthy of Jesus if we refuse to forgive those who offended us, if we harbor bitterness in our hearts? Is it worthy of Jesus when the world see us fighting among ourselves? Is it worthy of Jesus when we live like the world, with its attitudes and philosophies? Heavenly conduct should mark the Christian.

...as you walk daily with God on this earth, remember to keep a Kingdom perspective.

When Jesus walked the earth, He ushered in a new kingdom which is unlike any other known to man. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God long promised by the Old Testament prophets. His manifesto contained radical new ideas: “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake . . . Blessed are the peacemakers . . .” (Matt. 5:3, 9, 10Matt. 5:3, 9, 10
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3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. ¹⁰ Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  

WP-Bible plugin). Unlike politicians of modern times, Jesus was not concerned with popular opinion; He was concerned with speaking the truth. As Sovereign of this new kingdom, He calls His subjects to that same standard.

Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33
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33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  

WP-Bible plugin challenges us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” In a society that encourages self-promotion, God calls us to live in a radically counter-cultural manner. Speaking of those who are entrenched in the kingdom of this world, Jesus says, “do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matt. 6:8Matt. 6:8
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8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.  

WP-Bible plugin). The subjects of God’s Kingdom walk to the beat of a different drummer. While we should be concerned with the present political environment, our primary focus should be on those things of eternal consequence.

So, fellow pilgrim, as you walk daily with God on this earth, remember to keep a Kingdom perspective.

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Revelation 4:1-3Revelation 4:1-3
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4 ¹ After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. ² And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. ³ And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.  

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The Throne in Heaven
1After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne.



Calvary Chapel Dumaguete Resurrection Sunrise Sunday Service celebrated at Freedom Park. Jesus is Lord Over All!

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Revelation 3:14-22Revelation 3:14-22
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14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; of the Laodiceans: or, in Laodicea ¹⁵ I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. ¹⁶ So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. ¹⁷ Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: ¹⁸ I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. ¹⁹ As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. ²⁰ Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. ²¹ To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. ²² He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.  

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To the Church in Laodicea
14″To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”