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In the midst of pressure, the Church must stand firm on God’s Word to experience His gifts.

The Church’s Praise: You are Holding onto My Name (vv. 12-13)

1. Despite your satanic context (v. 13)
2. Despite your personal sacrifice (v. 13)

The Church’s Peril: You are Compromising My Word (vv. 14-16)

1. Jesus’ Confrontation (vv. 14-15)
   1. Some hold to the teaching of Balaam
   2. Some hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans
2. Jesus’ Command (v. 16a)
3. The False Teacher’s Consequence (v. 16b)

The Church’s Prize: You Will Receive My Gifts (v. 17)

1. Hidden Manna
2. White Stone
3. New Name