Revelation 3:14-22 - "The Tale of Two Brides" Part 2 (Laodicea)

Laodicea is the final church of the seven, it is the last church addressed, and it is the worst! It is the worst of all possible representations of a church. A church full of people who have a wrong view of Christ. Laodicea was an immensly wealthy city. Not only did the church find its identity in material wealth, but also spiritual wealth. They had money, riches and spiritual pride to go along with material pride. This is the ultimate apostate condition. They know about Christ, but have created a false Christ. They know about God, but have created a false god and are smugly self-confident in that. This certainly characterizes entire denominations throughout the world, and particularly in today's western culture - including Christian universities and seminaries. The Lord certainly has a lot to say to them.  The Lord does not hold back His condemnation of them. There is in this church, apparently, absolutely no redeeming feature. This is the unsaved, unregenerate false church system. This is the most blistering rebuke.