The Lord Opens the Heart

Summary

The sermon explores the church of Thyatira as described in Revelation 2, highlighting its commendable works but also its serious problems with false doctrine and apostasy. It emphasizes the importance of true worship in spirit and truth, the necessity of a heart opened by God to receive the gospel, and the pattern of faith and baptism exemplified by Lydia and others in Acts. The preacher stresses the preservation of the true church despite historical apostasy and encourages adherence to New Testament teachings as the standard for worship and faithfulness.