Vessel commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. 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. You shall dash them to pieces like a potters vessel. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.

They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation flashcards on quizlet. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Better, and the second angel poured out his vial on the sea, and it becameblood as of a dead man, and every soul of life died even the things that were in the sea. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.

After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. The song that is sung by the 144,000 see revelation 14. The book of life is first described in revelation 3. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Bondservants revelation is written to bondservants 7 churches of chapter 2 and 3. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.

Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potters vessel. The church in its outward testimony for god is owned and recognised, and can be addressed in its church standing. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.

Learn bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation with free interactive flashcards. The reference to the first of the egyptian plagues is clear exodus 7. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The evidence is clear that the church will be on the earth until the return of jesus christ to rescue the jews at the battle of armageddon zechariah 14. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur.

It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. And this event destroyed a third of all the ships on the sea. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes unites with, loves, and obeys him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Revelation 3 the dead church 1 and to the angel of the church in. Useful bible studies revelation commentary study guide.

Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people. 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. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a symbolic conflict between right and wrong.

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. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled. 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.

The amplified bible translates the last part of verse 1 and 2. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Each of the seven epistles in this and the third chapter, commences with, i know thy works. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum. This chapter treats of those in the christian world who are in dead worship, which is without charity and faith. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship.

Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. 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. He was so far from regretting it, as his disciples did, that he rejoiced in it. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. I john the instruction and preparation of the apostle for the work are described from the 9th to the 20th verse. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Chapter eight seventh seal events trumpet judgments 14 revelation 8. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app.

To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. It has been remarked that the egyptian plagues stood in a very close connection with the natural.

Ask of me, and i will give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession. This new name is mentioned often in the book of the revelation cf. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea, and begins with that to sardis. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. For more information about the 144,000, see doctrine and covenants 3. Revelation 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by.

It has subdivisions of sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Spiritual summary of revelation 3 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The revelation teaches that overcomers will sit on thrones and be given the authority to judge rev 20. Revelation 3 commentary walter scotts commentary on. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. Do you think the spirit intends for this phrase to be a significant. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. Bow down at your feet is basically the idea of worship. The first chapter of revelation introduces us to the whole book, and supplies. The book of revelation the new international commentary. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. John chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. John professes the great satisfaction he had in the advancement of christ and his interest.

Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. 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. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Revelation of jesus christ charted out chapter by chapter and verse by verse rev. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation.

This approach to the book does not find any specific. 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. John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. And when he broke 1 the seventh seal, there was 2 silence in heaven for about half an hour. When it ceases to be a vessel of testimony for god, a light bearer in darkness, then the sentence of excision revelation 3.

Commentary for revelation 2 epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This has been an excellent bible study to disprove the claims that the church is not in revelation after chapter 3. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Chapters 4 and 5 begin scenes of heavenly worship of god and christ the. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation.

Book 32 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. I know your works, that you have a name that you livest, and are dead. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. The son of god, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished bronze, says this. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. Revelation chapter 2 revelation chapter 3 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter 10 revelation chapter 11 revelation chapter 12. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation chapter 3 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 1 commentary the expositors bible commentary. Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis.

The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. Three persons are mentioned when the source is spoken of, god, jesus. They deal with seven specific churches in asia minor, although the issues that those churches were dealing with can also be found in the christian church today. Used 24 times in the revelation, usually a heavenly being is the object, but in revelation 3. This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. The first of these commands, perhaps more than any other in the entire book of revelation, sums up the book s message. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.