Revelation 3:20 Uses the analogy of a door with Christ knocking on it and seeking to come in for a meal: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." You are a pastor who needs a sermon this week. Research the historical background and the theological implications of this verse. Use the King James version of the Bible for references. Create a sermon and an outline.
The Knock at the Door: Christ's Call to Lukewarm Hearts
(Read Revelation 3:14-22 KJV)
14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Introduction
How many of us have heard that famous line from verse 20? "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock..." It's perhaps one of the most well-known verses in Revelation, often pictured in paintings and frequently used in evangelistic appeals.1 We hear it presented as Jesus gently pleading at the door of the sinner's heart, waiting to be invited in for salvation.3 And while the principle of Christ seeking entry into a life is profoundly true, the original context of this verse carries an even deeper, perhaps more unsettling, urgency.
You see, these words weren't first spoken to those outside the faith. They weren't primarily an invitation to unbelievers. Jesus spoke these words directly, pointedly, to a church. A specific church in a specific city: Laodicea.5 And this message wasn't one of gentle encouragement. Laodicea holds the unfortunate distinction of being the only one of the seven churches in Revelation to receive no praise from Jesus, only sharp criticism and a diagnosis that should make every believer pause.5
Why does this ancient letter to a long-gone church matter to us today, here in this place? Because the spiritual condition of Laodicea – their lukewarmness, their self-satisfaction, their blindness to their own need – is a danger that perpetually faces the people of God in every generation. It forces us to ask uncomfortable questions: Could we, in our comfort, in our activities, in our assessment of ourselves, resemble Laodicea? Is it possible that the Lord Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, could be standing outside the door of our own church community, or even outside the door of our individual hearts, knocking?
Today, we need to understand the patient outside that door – the church at Laodicea – to grasp the severity of their condition. Then, we must carefully unpack the Saviour's stunning invitation in verse 20 – the knock, the voice, the opening, the promised supper. And finally, we must consider how we, the church today, must respond to His persistent call.
I. The Patient Outside the Door: Understanding Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-19 KJV)
To understand Christ's words, we must first understand the people He was addressing. The message is inextricably linked to the historical and cultural realities of the city of Laodicea.
A. The City: Proud, Prosperous, and Problematic
Laodicea was a significant city in the Roman province of Asia, located in the fertile Lycus River valley, roughly 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia and near the cities of Hierapolis and Colossae.5 It sat at the junction of major trade routes, making it a vital hub for commerce and communication.8 Founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife, Laodice, it grew into a place of immense wealth.5
Three things particularly marked Laodicea's prosperity:
Banking: It was a major financial center, so prominent that the Roman orator Cicero mentioned cashing his letters of credit there.7 The city boasted numerous bankers and merchants, and its wealth was legendary.5 This wealth fostered a powerful sense of independence. After a devastating earthquake around AD 60 or 61, Laodicea famously refused financial aid from Rome, choosing instead to rebuild the city using its own vast resources.5 This act became a symbol of their pride and self-sufficiency.
Textiles: Laodicea was renowned for its production of high-quality, glossy black wool.9 This wool was woven into expensive garments and carpets, known throughout the Roman world simply as "Laodicean garments".9
Medicine: The city hosted a well-regarded medical school, famous for producing an eye salve, often referred to as "Phrygian powder," made from local stone.7 People came from afar seeking treatment for eye ailments.11
Despite these impressive strengths, Laodicea had a significant weakness: its water supply.12 Unlike nearby Hierapolis with its famous hot springs, valued for therapeutic bathing 10, or Colossae with its cold, refreshing mountain streams 18, Laodicea lacked a good local source. Water had to be piped in via aqueduct, likely from springs several miles to the south.19 While some traditions suggest a mixing of hot and cold sources leading to lukewarmness 10, archaeological investigations make this less likely, pointing instead to a southern source.19 What is clear, however, is the result: the water that arrived in Laodicea was tepid, often laden with minerals, and notoriously unpleasant to drink – sometimes described as nauseating or even inducing vomiting.10
Now, consider how this civic identity relates to the church. The city's documented pride in its wealth, its demonstrable self-sufficiency in rebuilding after the earthquake 5, seems to have seeped into the very soul of the church. This cultural value of self-reliance, this confidence in material resources, appears to have tragically mirrored the church's spiritual attitude. Christ's diagnosis in verse 17 uses the language of their earthly success – "rich," "increased with goods," "have need of nothing" 5 – to expose their spiritual failure. They had allowed the prevailing culture to shape their spiritual outlook, leading them to dangerously equate material prosperity with God's favor and spiritual health.13 This is a timeless warning: the values of the world, especially wealth and self-reliance, can subtly poison the church, blinding it to its true condition and its desperate need for Christ.
B. The Church: Christ's Scathing Diagnosis (Rev 3:15-17 KJV)
Jesus begins His message, delivered through John "unto the angel [or messenger/leader] of the church of the Laodiceans" 5, by identifying Himself with titles that underscore His authority and the undeniable truth of His assessment. He is:
"The Amen" (v. 14): This Hebrew word, transliterated into Greek and English, signifies truth, certainty, and fulfillment.23 Jesus doesn't just say Amen; He is the Amen, the final word, the guarantee of all God's promises.5 His verdict is absolute.
"The faithful and true witness" (v. 14): In stark contrast to the Laodiceans' self-deception, Jesus provides an accurate, reliable testimony about their true state.5 They could trust His evaluation, however painful.
"The beginning of the creation of God" (v. 14): This does not mean Jesus was the first created being, but rather the Originator, the Source, the Sovereign Lord through whom all creation came into existence 5, as John 1:3 confirms: "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made." This title asserts His authority over the very material world and resources the Laodiceans trusted in.24
With His authority established, Jesus delivers His diagnosis, beginning with "I know thy works" (v. 15). He sees their activities, or rather, their lack of effective, fruitful works.13 Their efforts were spiritually barren.
The core critique follows: "thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot" (v. 15). Understanding their water situation illuminates this metaphor. It's likely not about degrees of passion – passionately for Christ (hot) versus passionately against Him (cold). Rather, it concerns utility and effect.12 Hot water, like that from Hierapolis' springs, had therapeutic uses.10 Cold water was refreshing, life-giving, desirable for drinking.18 But lukewarm water? It served no good purpose. It was unpleasant, unpalatable, even sickening.10 The Laodicean church, in its self-satisfied state, was spiritually useless. They offered neither the healing warmth of fervent love and ministry nor the refreshing coolness of sound doctrine and life-giving truth. They were simply ineffective, stagnant.
Christ's desire, "I would thou wert cold or hot" (v. 15), is a wish for them to be beneficial, to have some positive spiritual impact, rather than being utterly useless. Their current state was so offensive that He declares, "I will spue thee out of my mouth" (v. 16). The Greek word emeō literally means "to vomit".19 This graphic image conveys absolute disgust and the threat of final rejection and judgment.20 This reveals that lukewarmness is not a safe middle ground; it's a condition of complacent uselessness stemming from pride, and it is utterly repulsive to Christ.
Why were they in this state? Verse 17 reveals their fatal self-deception: "Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing." They mistook their material abundance and civic pride for spiritual maturity.4 They felt completely self-sufficient.
But Christ pulls back the curtain to show them the devastating reality: "and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked" (v. 17). Their spiritual condition was the polar opposite of their perception.5
They thought they were rich, basking in their banking wealth, but spiritually they were utterly poor.10
They prided themselves on their fine black wool garments, but spiritually they were shamefully naked, lacking true righteousness.13
They boasted of their eye salve and medical school, but spiritually they were completely blind, unable to see their true condition or God's perspective.10
They felt secure and self-reliant ("need of nothing"), but in reality, they were wretched and miserable, spiritually plundered and destitute.5
C. The Loving Counsel and Call to Repentance (Rev 3:18-19 KJV)
Even after such a harsh rebuke, Christ does not abandon them. His purpose is restoration, not just condemnation. Like a wise counselor – perhaps echoing the financial advisors common in their city 10 – He offers them the way back: "I counsel thee to buy of me..." (v. 18). Notice, the solution isn't found in their own resources, but only "of me," from Christ Himself. He advises them to acquire true spiritual commodities that directly contrast with their points of worldly pride:
True Gold: Not the currency in their banks, but "gold tried in the fire" – genuine, refined faith and spiritual riches that come only from Him.9
White Raiment: Not their famous black wool, but the "white raiment" of Christ's righteousness, covering their spiritual nakedness and shame.14
Spiritual Eyesalve: Not the Phrygian powder from their medical school, but the true anointing from Christ that cures spiritual blindness and grants discernment.15
Why does He offer this counsel after such strong words? Verse 19 gives the motive: "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten." His rebuke is not rejection, but the painful discipline of a loving Father seeking the restoration of His children.1 As Hebrews 12:6 reminds us, "For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth..."
Therefore, the necessary response is clear: "be zealous therefore, and repent" (v. 19). They needed to replace their lukewarm apathy with zeal – zēleuō, meaning fervor, passion, an earnest desire for change.10 And they needed to repent – metanoeō, signifying a fundamental change of mind about their self-sufficiency and sin, leading to a complete change of direction.17 This call to zealous repentance sets the stage perfectly for the poignant image that follows.
II. The Saviour at the Door: Unpacking the Invitation (Revelation 3:20 KJV)
Now we arrive at the heart of our text, the verse that pictures Christ's persistent, loving appeal to this struggling church.
A. "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock": Christ's Persistent, Patient Initiative
"Behold!" – Idou! Pay attention! Wake up! Something incredibly important is being said.3 "I stand at the door, and knock."
"I stand" (hestēka): This isn't a fleeting glance or a casual pause. It signifies a determined, settled, persistent posture.29 He has deliberately positioned Himself there and remains, waiting.3 This highlights the divine initiative; He comes to us first.3
"At the door" (thyran): The entrance, the point of access.29 But whose door is it? Primarily, it must be the door of the Laodicean church community itself, which had effectively shut Him out through its complacency and self-reliance.4 By extension, it also represents the door of every individual heart within that community that needs to personally respond.2
"And knock" (krouō): The verb tense suggests a continuous action. He doesn't knock once and leave; He keeps knocking.29 It's a persistent appeal, seeking entry, but importantly, He does not force His way in.6 He respects the door.
This image resonates with Song of Solomon 5:2 (KJV): "It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night." There, the lover stands outside, enduring the damp night, persistently and tenderly calling to his beloved who hesitates within.32 It paints a picture of Christ's patient, wooing love, willing to endure rejection, yet also warns of the danger of delaying our response.32
But let the shock of this image truly sink in. Consider who is knocking and where He is. This is Jesus Christ, the "Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God".5 He is the Lord of the Church, the Owner of the house 13, the One through whom all things exist. And yet, He finds Himself outside His own church, having to knock to gain admittance.2 This isn't merely a gentle invitation; it's a scandalous portrait of how far the Laodiceans had drifted. Their self-sufficiency, their spiritual pride, their lukewarm complacency had functionally excluded the very One they claimed to serve. It reveals the terrifying possibility that a church can appear active, even prosperous by worldly measures, yet have Christ standing on the outside, seeking entry.
B. "If any man hear my voice": The Call for Spiritual Perception
The invitation now shifts focus: "If any man hear my voice..." While the rebuke was aimed at the church corporately, the response must ultimately be individual.2 Even if the whole church remains unresponsive, there is hope for any single person within it who will listen.17
But hearing requires more than just functioning ears. It demands spiritual attentiveness – the ability to recognize the voice of the Shepherd amidst the clamor of the world and self-satisfaction.29 This connects directly to Jesus' words in John chapter 10: "the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name..." (John 10:3 KJV) and "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" (John 10:27 KJV).37 True sheep know their Shepherd's voice.40 The Laodiceans, blinded by their perceived wealth and needing nothing, had become spiritually deaf, unable or unwilling to truly hear and heed His call.17
Notice the sequence: hearing precedes opening. One cannot open the door unless they first recognize the One knocking and understand His call.3 Spiritual deafness, induced by complacency, pride, and worldly entanglement, prevents the necessary response. This underscores the critical need for us to cultivate spiritual sensitivity, to intentionally tune our ears to His voice through His Word and Spirit, lest we miss His knock altogether.
C. "And open the door": The Necessary Human Response
Christ stands, He knocks, He speaks – but He waits. He does not force the door.29 The responsibility lies with the one inside: "if any man... open the door".6 This highlights the crucial element of human responsibility and free will in our relationship with God.31
What does it mean to "open the door"? In this context, following the call to "be zealous and repent" (v. 19), opening the door signifies that very act of repentance – turning away from the self-sufficiency, the apathy, the sin that shut Him out – and actively welcoming Christ back to His rightful place at the center of life and fellowship.4 It is the positive response to His loving rebuke and invitation.
This need for response echoes the parable in Luke 12:35-37 (KJV), where Jesus commends the servants who are waiting expectantly for their master's return: "...that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching...".42 The emphasis is on readiness and immediate action. The Laodiceans were the opposite – spiritually asleep, unprepared, needing to be roused from their slumber to open the door.44
D. "I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me": The Promise of Intimate Fellowship
Here lies the glorious promise for the one who hears and opens: "I will come in to him..." Christ promises His personal, abiding presence.2
And the purpose of His coming in? "...and will sup with him, and he with me." This is the language of the deepest intimacy and fellowship.6 To "sup" (Greek deipneō) refers to the main evening meal, the deipnon, which in that culture was not a rushed affair but a time of relaxed conversation, sharing, and strengthening bonds.28 Sharing a meal, especially this primary meal, was profoundly significant in the ancient world. It signified acceptance, peace, friendship, shared life, and mutual commitment.46 For Jesus to offer this to the lukewarm Laodiceans is an act of incredible grace. He desires this close, personal communion even with those who had pushed Him to the margins.
Note the beautiful reciprocity: "...and he with Me".29 It's not a one-sided condescension; it's a shared experience, a mutual communion between the Saviour and the repentant soul.3
This promise of intimate indwelling resonates powerfully with Jesus' words in John 14:23 (KJV): "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." Love leads to obedience, and obedience opens the way for the Father and the Son, through the Spirit, to come and make their home, their permanent dwelling place, within the believer.49 Opening the door in Revelation 3:20 leads to the divine "abode" promised in John 14:23.
Reflect on this: Christ's ultimate goal in confronting the Laodiceans wasn't just to correct their behavior or theology. It was to restore the relationship, to bring them back into intimate fellowship – symbolized by "supping" together. Furthermore, this very fellowship is the means by which their spiritual deficiencies are healed. It is in communion with Christ, at the table with Him, that we receive the true "gold" of faith, the "white raiment" of righteousness, and the "eyesalve" of spiritual sight that He offers.17 Fellowship isn't merely the reward after we fix ourselves; it is the very environment where Christ transforms us by His presence. Overcoming our spiritual poverty, blindness, and nakedness happens not primarily through strenuous self-effort, but through drawing near to Him, opening the door, and allowing His presence to fill and change us.
III. Our House, His Knock: Responding Today
This letter, though ancient, echoes loudly in the hallways of the modern church. Christ still stands, He still knocks, and the danger of Laodicean lukewarmness is ever-present.
A. Identifying Modern Laodiceanism
We must engage in honest self-assessment, both individually and corporately.
Are there signs of lukewarmness in our midst? A lack of passion for Christ? Apathy towards spiritual disciplines like prayer and Bible study? Complacency about sin? An absence of fervent love for God and neighbor?22
Has materialism or self-sufficiency crept in? Do our blessings – financial security, successful programs, comfortable facilities – lull us into feeling we "have need of nothing" spiritually?4 Do we rely more on our strategies, budgets, and talents than on the power and presence of Christ Himself?4 Have we confused outward appearances of success with genuine spiritual vitality?13
Have we compromised with the culture around us? Have we subtly adopted worldly values of comfort, status, and ease, diluting our witness and rendering us ineffective?22 Does the church look too much like the world it's called to reach?
B. Who is the Invitation For Today?
While Revelation 3:20 speaks primarily to the church – to believers who have grown cold, complacent, and self-satisfied – its implications reach further.1
The Church: Its first call is to us, the people of God. It's a summons to corporate revival, beginning with individual hearts.
The Individual Believer: The phrase "if any man" makes it intensely personal.3 Each one of us must examine our own heart's door. Is Christ truly inside and central, or have we relegated Him to the porch?
A Universal Principle: Though not its primary application, the verse reflects a universal truth: Christ desires fellowship with all humanity, but He must be personally received through repentance and faith.2 Historically, figures like the Puritans used this verse powerfully in evangelism, understanding that even within the visible church, many needed genuine conversion.1 We must be careful not to caricature Christ as a desperate beggar 4, but the principle of His loving initiative and the need for human response holds true.
C. How Do We Hear and Open Today?
If we suspect lukewarmness in ourselves or our church, how do we respond to His knock?
Hearing His Voice: This requires intentionality.
We must immerse ourselves in God's Word (KJV), reading, studying, meditating, allowing Scripture to shape our perspective and reveal Christ's heart.17
We must cultivate sensitivity to the Holy Spirit through prayer, worship, and quiet reflection, listening for His conviction and guidance.17
We must listen attentively to the faithful preaching and teaching of the Word.
Opening the Door: This requires decisive action.
Repentance: Honestly acknowledging our specific areas of lukewarmness, self-sufficiency, pride, and sin, and turning away from them with God's help.17
Zeal: Asking God to reignite our passion, our love, our commitment to Him and His kingdom.10
Faith: Consciously choosing to trust Christ alone for our standing before God, for our spiritual provision, and for true understanding.2
Prioritization: Deliberately making time for fellowship with Christ, inviting Him into every room of our lives, not just the entryway.
Readiness: Living like the watchful servants in Luke 12, "dressed ready for service and keep[ing our] lamps burning" 44, constantly alert and prepared for His presence and His return.42
D. Embracing the Supper: The Blessing of Restored Fellowship
What happens when we open the door? Christ keeps His promise: "I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." This is the blessing we were made for:
The Joy of His Presence: Intimacy, acceptance, forgiveness, companionship, shared life with the King of Kings.29
Transformation: As we commune with Him, He provides the true riches, clothes us in His righteousness, and opens our spiritual eyes. His presence changes us from the inside out.
The Ultimate Promise: This intimate supper now is a foretaste of the ultimate victory celebration. As Jesus promises in the very next verse (v. 21 KJV): "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne." The fellowship we enter into when we open the door culminates in sharing His eternal reign and glory.
Conclusion
The message to Laodicea is sobering, yet profoundly hopeful. Christ, in His great love 57, stands persistently at the door of hearts and churches that have grown lukewarm and self-satisfied. He knocks, not in anger alone, but with a desire to restore fellowship. He calls us to recognize our true condition, to abandon our prideful self-reliance, and to turn back to Him with zeal and repentance.
The choice remains before each of us, and before our church collectively. Will we remain comfortable in our perceived wealth, yet spiritually poor, blind, and naked, risking His rejection? Or will we heed the knock? Will we recognize the voice of our beloved Saviour?
Let us not be like the hesitant beloved in the Song of Solomon, delaying until the moment passes.32 Let us not be found spiritually asleep like the foolish virgins when the Bridegroom comes.35 The knock is sounding now. "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock."
May God grant us ears to hear His voice today. May He grant us the humility to see our need. May He grant us the courage to "be zealous therefore, and repent." Let us throw open wide the doors of our hearts, the doors of our homes, the doors of this church, and welcome the King of Glory in. For He promises that if we open the door, He will come in, and He will sup with us, and we with Him, now and into eternity.
Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, we confess that too often our hearts grow lukewarm. We confess our pride, our self-sufficiency, our tendency to rely on worldly comforts rather than on You. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have left You standing outside the door. Grant us ears to hear Your voice speaking through Your Word and Your Spirit today. Give us the grace to be zealous and to truly repent, turning away from all that displeases You. Help us, by faith, to open the door wide and welcome You into the very center of our lives and our church. Restore unto us the joy of Your salvation and the profound blessing of intimate fellowship with You. May we sup with You now, and look forward to reigning with You forever. In Your precious name we pray, Amen.
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