Ompac commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The characteristics of the giver of the message vs. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors.

Revelation wiley online books wiley online library. However, the impact of her teachings can be seen in the conduct of the bondservants. In order to understand this chapter, we now need to understand the symbols. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The things which shall be hereafter chapter 4 to 22 the things which thou hast seen part 1 chapter 1 part 1 of the book of revelation is a record of the things john has seen thus far in the vision before verse 19, chapter 1.

Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3.

This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. The amplified bible translates the last part of verse 1 and 2. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. John penned these words, soon would lose any historical impact or meaning. With the possible exception of the letters in chapters 2 and 3, god revealed. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Revelation 3 the dead church 1 and to the angel of the church in.

Other ways revelation describes this portion of gods wrath is the 3 rd woe, the seventh trumpet, or vials one through seven. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.

The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing these events of this chapter from the perspective of earth, and is receiving and writing the letters from christ to the seven churches revelation 1, revelation 2 and revelation 3 form a group of chapters that relate to the lords relationship with the church and describe the. Chapter 15, the shortest in this book, serves as an introduction to chapter 16, where gods wrath is fulfilled. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Coming to you quickly occurs five times in revelation 2. Book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. Encouragement we as apostolics have no problem with the beginning or the ending of the word of god.

Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.

While the two witnesses are unnamed, some commentaries have suggested some possible identities. I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead. For three centuries smyrna had been one of the most important cities in asia minor. Each of those seven churches received a message directed specifically to them chapters 2 and 3 before john launched into his account of the future which he. Symbolic detailed descriptions of this wrath will be found in revelation 15. We must never minimize the impact of original sin when adam and eve disobeyed god. Two of these interpretations include enoch genesis 5. The book of revelation chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice two beasts satan would use in making war against the saints 2 to offer an explanation consistent with the context in which the revelation was written as to the identity of the two beasts summary this chapter reveals two agents the dragon satan would. It is very clear that in order to understand what the book of revelation is all about, it is most important to have an understanding of this subject. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. Revelation chapter 3 sermons and lessons from revelation. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Do you think the spirit intends for this phrase to.

View revelation 3 in the note window pistles to the church at sardis. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. The overall impact of vision ii, then, is to show the dire and precarious position. We then move to revelations and we love that because jesus is showing us his power of vengeance, we see angels using their power and authority, jesus riding on a white horse, we get a picture of the new jerusalem. The sea of glass verse 1 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of god is complete commentary. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3.

The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations.

He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. And the book of revelation is johns record of and commentary on these. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Later, in chapter 2, we even see god working the dirt of his creation. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation 3, king james version kjv the bible app. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external.

Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 3 faith revelation flashcards on quizlet. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In the spirit means john was in a state of receiving prophetic revelation from god. But how did this view of eschatology impact john as he wrote the book of revelation. The third symbol of revelation 12a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is. Revelation of jesus christ charted out chapter by chapter and. Useful bible studies revelation commentary study guide. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass.

Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Learn chapter 3 faith revelation with free interactive flashcards. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature. With the conclusion of the introductory matters of chapter one, john begins his presentation. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Commentaries for revelation chapter 3 the message to sardis we have met the enemy, walt kelly announced a generation ago in his comic strip pogo, and he is us.

I know your works, that you have a name that you livest, and are dead. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. The portent in this verse shows us that john is looking into the future. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. This chapter completes the messages that john is to deliver to the seven churches of asia.

It is significant that christs confession of the faithful is, in some manner, connected with enrollment in the book of life, not only upon the occasion of the initial inscription, but upon the final entry into heaven. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that openeth, and no man shutteth. And you dont realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.