Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. 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. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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.
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. 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. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet.
Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Spiritual summary of revelation 3 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
The phrase book of life frequently occurs in the bible, representing this idea. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. 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. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis.
Read revelation 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3.
Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the. This chapter treats of those in the christian world who are in dead worship, which is without charity and faith. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. Read revelation 3 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. And repent be humbled before god, because ye have not been workers together with him, but have received much of his grace in vain. Thou hast a few names even in sardis see the analysis of the chapter. God shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city, and from. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
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. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. Christ will not blot the names of his chosen and faithful ones out of this book of life. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book, revelation 1. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation.
Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. How thou hast received with what joy, zeal, and gladness ye heard the gospel of christ when first preached to you. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. Therefore, the book of life of the lamb refers to the spiritually elect. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it, revelation 1.
The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. And to the angel of 1 the church in philadelphia write. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
But he wrongly tried to shut the door in part again galatians 2. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of. 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 chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. 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.
The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. 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. The book of revelation chapter 3 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
It has subdivisions of sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 3 faith revelation flashcards on quizlet. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. Ord s provision for the redeemed during the final seven years. Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. 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. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people. 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. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 1 this chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Remember enter into a serious consideration of your state. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 3 the message to sardis. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. A divine journal records the names of all those whom. Learn chapter 3 faith revelation with free interactive flashcards. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and consequently of being alive to god, through the quickening influence of the divine spirit. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. Verse 3 blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each.
Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Identification of christ as sender he who has the seven spirits of god. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more.
Imagine what it would have been like, to live at the end of the first century. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3.
I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead. John does jesus christ speak of the father as my god. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Hold fast those good desires and heavenly influences which still remain. A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Obedience, fidelity, and a free confession of the name of christ, are the fruits of true grace, and are pleasing to christ as such.
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