Standing Firm | May 3, 2026

About this episode

Dr. David Swanson discusses the challenges of Christian identity and the importance of standing firm against false teachings.

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 2:18-29 It is becoming increasingly hard to identify as a Christian and not take some heat for it or be faced with hostility. This was the situation for Thyatira as well. God writes to that church to encourage them to stand firm and to watch out for false teachers. This is why elders and deacons matter in the life of the church. Truth and doctrine must be guarded carefully.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. David Swanson

Topics covered

• Christian identity
• false teachers
• church leadership
• doctrine
• encouragement

Keywords

• Christianity
• Thyatira
• elders
• deacons
• false teachers
• doctrine
• Revelation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

Books & works: Revelation 2:18-29

Places: Thyatira

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