Nevertheless, the Christians in Smyrna should not be afraid or compromise. If they remain faithful to the end, there is laid up for them as a reward "the crown of life." In their case immortal life in the heavens. (1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:6-8) The apostle Paul viewed this precious prize as worth the sacrifice of everything else, even his earthly life. (Philippians 3:8) Evidently, those faithful ones in Smyrna feel the same way. Jesus concludes his message by saying: "Let the one who has an ear hear what the spirit says to the congregations: He that conquers will by no means be harmed by the second death." (Revelation 2:11) The conquerors ae assured of immortal heavenly life that cannot be touched by death. - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:53, 54.
Next time: Chapter Eight/Striving to Be Conquerors - "Tribulation Ten Days"
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