Hidden Manna, White Stone, New Name

Summary

The sermon explores the message to the church at Pergamos in Revelation 2, focusing on the promises to those who overcome, including eating hidden manna, receiving a white stone, and a new name known only to the recipient and God. It emphasizes the reality of Christian struggle, the importance of faith, and the transformation of identity through wrestling with God, illustrated by Jacob's story in Genesis. The preacher encourages believers to trust God rather than themselves and to embrace their new identity in Christ. Assurance of salvation and the significance of God's personal knowledge of each believer's heart are also highlighted.