Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldi am about to spit you out of my mouth vv. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Men preach and herald the word, the faith once and for all delivered, and proclaim the prophetic events spoken of in scripture, but with the completion of the canon of scripture which was founded on the ministry and prophetic gift of the apostles and prophets of the early church, this gift ceased cf. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. But he wrongly tried to shut the door in part again galatians 2. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches.
Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Read revelation 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur.
This chapter treats of those in the christian world who are in dead worship, which is without charity and faith. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. In 1681, a london widow named jane lead took over the philadelphian society, a mystical, millenarian group that regarded itself as the germ of the commencement of the sole true church, virgin bride of jesus christ, whose. 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. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Verse 3 blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were.
This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. Revelation 3 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. And to the angel of 1 the church in philadelphia write.
The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Learn chapter 3 faith revelation with free interactive flashcards. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis.
Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Read revelation 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Armageddon lasts 5 days from tishri 10 the second coming of the lord jesus christ to tishri 14 the day before tishri 15 the inauguration of the millennial. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. Ord s provision for the redeemed during the final seven years. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3.
Identification of christ as sender he who has the seven spirits of god. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book, revelation 1. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Revelation 1 this chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. And in the twentysecond chapter of isaiah in verse twentytwo, well, go back to.
Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. Commentaries for revelation chapter 3 the message to sardis. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 3 faith revelation flashcards on quizlet. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. Imagine what it would have been like, to live at the end of the first century. If the angel at philadelphia was given an open door 3. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. If therefore thou shalt not watch, i will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour i will come upon thee. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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.
Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus.
A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. However, the city did fall to enemies twice during its history both times the enemy sneaked in and opened the gates while the people of sardis slept. God shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city, and from. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. Revelation chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead.
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