Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language.
Readers captivated by revelation and restraint will be consumed by redemption. Chapters two and three contains personal letters directly from the lord to seve n churches. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. This visitation threatened here, is general, and may include any one, yea, every one of the former corrections wherewith christ visited the other churches. Revelation 3 to the church in sardis 1 to the angel a of the church in sardis write. Thou didst receive the grace of god once, and hear his word.
In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. Previous revelation study list next yahweh speaking to the prophet ezekiel son of man, take a sharp sword, use it like a barbers razor and run it over you head and beard. God and christ are regularly referred to as savior 1. Satan, being a fallen angel and, thus, a supernatural spirit, had possessed the body of a snake in its prefall form 3. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. There is only one throne of universal power and authority, and that is the throne of god and of the lamb revelation 22.
Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Thou didst receive the grace of god once, and hear. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 3. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The lamb, who is worthy, opens the first six seals. And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss.
Therefore, the third section of revelation begins with chapter four. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Imagine what it would have been like, to live at the end of the first century. Moongold in reply on revelation 3 the fact that youre becoming fixated on an object and its causing you distress i believe indicates a need to simply give it up.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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. Those abilities are tied to the condition of ones heart. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.
These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits b of god and the seven stars. The beginning of the creation of god, either of the first creation, and so he is the beginning, that is, the first cause, the creator, and the governor of it. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. Redemption is the third fulllength book within the series, which is meant to be read in release order. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority. The amplified bible translates the last part of verse 1 and 2. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Here in chapters 2 and 3, we readers of the revelation are going to receive a great blessing. The bestselling revelation series is a journey of selfdiscovery, love, and sacrifice. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters 1 3, and the rest of scripture. You can scarcely meet with a man who does not call himself a christian, and yet it is equally hard to meet with one who is in the very marrow of his bones thoroughly sanctified to the go. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Redemption the revelation series book 3 kindle edition by. The serpent was a creature made by god but used by satan john 8. Book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
The sardine stone kjv or topaz, gave forth a brilliant red light. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis. Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually. Newell 1994, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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 4 coffmans commentary of the new.
Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. 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. Our lord is not found in objects this is really idolatry. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. Your nearest church neighbour is over 40 miles away. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, signifies that it should come into the thought that all worship in its beginning is natural, and afterwards by truths out of the word, and by a life according to them, becomes spiritual, besides many other things. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. What john saw from chapter four and onward are the things that must take place after these things. Here by the great and bitter disappointment of 1844 at the end of the 2300 daysyears prophecy by daniel, they learned that this earth was not gods sanctuary, but looking up saw the one in heaven where our jesus. Revelation 3 the dead church 1 and to the angel of the church in.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. But the judgments are hard on the heart, and bitter to the belly. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Chapter six literally represents the beginning of the end. Revelation 2, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. The rapture has happened with the removal of the church. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone jasper kjv was the ancient name for diamond. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. When a believers heart is right toward god, the word of god becomes his or her delight and their necessary food for daily living. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
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