I know your works; they are neither hot nor cold. I would that they were hot or cold. Thus, because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am about to vomit you out of my mouth (Revelation 3:15–16).
The final period of the Church on earth is depicted as a lukewarm assembly. Although it is affluent in material possessions and maintains large buildings with numerous events, meetings, and groups, it remains wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked (Revelation 3:17).
Progressive Christianity, emerging in the early 1900s, contributed to the development of the mega church, Pentecostal and charismatic revivals, as well as Liberalism and Modernism theologies. Denominational teachings supplant Scripture, and assemblies are increasingly characterized by prevailing ideas and ideologies rather than biblical truth, shifting the focus from individual spiritual growth to community-oriented initiatives.
Regarding Christ, these assemblies invoke His name and profess allegiance and deep love for Jesus, yet ultimately exclude Him from the Church (Revelation 3:20). They fail to teach sound doctrine, the principles of living by grace, overcoming sin, resisting Satan, or maintaining separation from worldly influences. Instead, such assemblies prioritize friendship with the world, merchandise the saints, and pursue righteousness through works, following the example of Cain.
For those who accept Christ, He promises to enter and dine with them. These individuals reject the false gospels prevalent in many contemporary churches. Their salvation is grounded solely in Christ’s death on behalf of sins and His resurrection three days later, as affirmed by Scripture, without incorporating additional works such as repentance of sins, making Jesus the Lord of one’s life, confessing Jesus as Lord, or inviting Him into one’s heart (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).
Three assemblies are identified as entering the Tribulation Period: Thyatira, representing Catholicism and its related groups (Revelation 2:22); Sardis, associated with Reformed Theology (Revelation 3:3); and Laodicea, symbolizing Progressive Christianity (Revelation 3:16). This scenario does not constitute a ‘left-behind’ situation, as those who belong to Christ are not appointed to wrath and will not remain on earth (1 Thessalonians 5:9). Individuals in Thyatira who follow the prophetess Jezebel in idol worship will be cast into the Tribulation. The Reformed or Covenant assemblies are described as spiritually dead, despite professing the name of Jesus. Since the Lord does not recognize them, they will readily follow Babylon the Harlot. The final assembly reflects the prevailing state of contemporary Christianity, where assemblies prioritize material wealth over sound doctrine. Such individuals will be expelled from Christ’s presence into the Tribulation period. Because they did not embrace the love of the truth, they will not attain salvation. Instead, God will permit a strong delusion from the man of lawlessness, resulting in their perishing in unbelief (2 Thessalonians 2:9–12).
The conclusion of the Dispensation of Grace is imminent. The day when Christ calls His Church to meet Him in the air is approaching more rapidly than many anticipate (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). We, as members of the Church, may be the generation that does not experience death. Therefore, let us adopt this perspective, as it is possible that we may encounter our Lord in person today.
