Yet commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. A commentary on the book of th e 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. Revelation 3new international version niv to the church in sardis 3 to the. In the section that follows, the apostle john points to the series of events that will occur sometime after the rapture as they are described in chapters 622. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. But you have a few people in sardis who 1 have not soiled their garments.

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. The previous chapter ended with a short statement that the antichrist and his governmental system of ten horns shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3.

The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to god, and have kept up the life and power of godliness in evil times. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Thebible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea pdf download. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Thou hast a few names even in sardis see the analysis of the chapter. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.

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. The view, that stand at the door signifies to come quickly dusterdieck, as in revelation 2. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches.

A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. Revelation 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. These are the words of the one who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Aug 30, 2019 jesus 7 letters to the 7 churches of revelation pictures see more ideas about bible study notebook, revelation chapter 2 and revelation bible. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Be watchful ye have lost ground by carelessness and inattention. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.

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. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished.

Revelation 17 and 18 are devoted to explaining the great whore and are not in a sequential time line within revelation. When jesus told the philadelphians, i will make them come and worship before your feet, he meant that the philadelphians would be there in the presence of jesus when the unbelievers are forced to kneel at the feet of jesus in the presence of his church. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This chapter is where much of the speculation comes from concerning the antichrist controlling the earth and the earth worshiping him. Yet every believer, pastor, and scholar needs to understand this vital book that consummates the bible and all its prophecies. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.

If there was not a total privation of life, yet there was a great deadness in their. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. These are just some of the discouraging comments typically made about the book of revelation. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Here, the connection between the selfdescription and the message. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c 3 of the internal revenue code. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In my church we no longer taught sunday school from the bible, but we got lessons. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea by tom stewart sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. The book of revelation is revealing things that must soon take place 1. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven.

The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. A lifeless dying church or individual needs a true. Revelation 3 explained dramatic movie chapter 3 gideon. 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.

Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after these things i. This commentary has yet to go through advanced checking. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. All four of these were commended for certain accomplishments, and all but smyrna were criticized for certain shortcomings.

Book of revelation chapter 3 bible prophecy revealed. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. Jan 12, 2018 revelation 3 revelation 3 revelation chapter 3. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. Yet, the very fact that the antichrist prophetically sitteth in the temple of god, shewing himself that he is god 2thessalonians 2.

Strengthen the things which remain the convictions and good desires, with any measure of the fear of god and of a tender conscience, which, although still subsisting, are about to perish, because the holy spirit, who is the author of them, being repeatedly grieved, is about finally to. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The first four, already discussed, were ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, and thyatira. The church of sardis was at peace but it was the peace of the dead. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. Many people teach that chapter 18 is not talking about the same entity as chapter 17, but if.

Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on revelation chapters 1 3. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. The holy spirit contrasts the white garments of this verse with the soiled garments of the previous verse. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. See, i have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut.

However, we cannot forget what we read at the beginning of the book. 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. Revelation chapter 4 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. This effort, brought to you by ken wade, is full of lifechanging content that connects the mysteries of the book of revelation, chapter 3 to earlier biblical prophetic promises. An explained dramatic video bible made by gideon films. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the nicolaitans, which i also hate. Now, jesus showed this twoedged sword to the christians in pergamos.

The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. The way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning, is shared with you below. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapter 9 john also sees the wars and plagues poured out during the seventh seal and before the lord comes. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry concise commentary on. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy.

Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead. I am satisfied that no certain mode of interpreting the prophecies of this book has yet been found out, and i will not add another monument to the littleness or folly of the. Moses offers the erasure of his name from gods book in exchange for the forgiveness of. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. 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. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. Yet you have a few people in sardis who have not soiled their clothes. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea, and begins with that to sardis. The three oldest manuscripts prefix but, or nevertheless notwithstanding thy spiritual deadness, and omit even.