Yet commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

The book of revelation is revealing things that must soon take place 1. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the nicolaitans, which i also hate. Moses offers the erasure of his name from gods book in exchange for the forgiveness of. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. 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, the connection between the selfdescription and the message. The holy spirit contrasts the white garments of this verse with the soiled garments of the previous verse. Now, jesus showed this twoedged sword to the christians in pergamos. Chapter 9 john also sees the wars and plagues poured out during the seventh seal and before the lord comes. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c 3 of the internal revenue code. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. Revelation 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Revelation 3new international version niv to the church in sardis 3 to the.

Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. 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. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered.

I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. 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.

The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 3 explained dramatic movie chapter 3 gideon. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.

Yet every believer, pastor, and scholar needs to understand this vital book that consummates the bible and all its prophecies. 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. 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. All four of these were commended for certain accomplishments, and all but smyrna were criticized for certain shortcomings. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. 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. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. 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. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Yet, the very fact that the antichrist prophetically sitteth in the temple of god, shewing himself that he is god 2thessalonians 2. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.

Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 17 and 18 are devoted to explaining the great whore and are not in a sequential time line within revelation. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth.

Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Yet you have a few people in sardis who have not soiled their clothes. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Vernon mcgee, this is the only time this word is used as proper name, which is the name of christ, 2corinthians 1.

Thebible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea pdf download. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. See, i have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on revelation chapters 1 3. However, we cannot forget what we read at the beginning of the book. The three oldest manuscripts prefix but, or nevertheless notwithstanding thy spiritual deadness, and omit even.

The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. This chapter is where much of the speculation comes from concerning the antichrist controlling the earth and the earth worshiping him. But you have a few people in sardis who 1 have not soiled their garments. 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.

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. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry concise commentary on. Be watchful ye have lost ground by carelessness and inattention. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. 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. 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. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the whole.

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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after these things i. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. 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. 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. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning, is shared with you below. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation.

For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. This is the same word in hebrew, greek and english, but according to dr. Book of revelation chapter 3 bible prophecy revealed. These are the words of the one who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars.

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. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. A lifeless dying church or individual needs a true. If there was not a total privation of life, yet there was a great deadness in their. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation.

Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. The church of sardis was at peace but it was the peace of the dead. These are just some of the discouraging comments typically made about the book of revelation. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Many people teach that chapter 18 is not talking about the same entity as chapter 17, but if. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven.

The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. 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. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters.

Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. In my church we no longer taught sunday school from the bible, but we got lessons. 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.

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. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. 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. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea, and begins with that to sardis. Revelation chapter 4 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea by tom stewart sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. An explained dramatic video bible made by gideon films. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The first four, already discussed, were ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, and thyatira. The view, that stand at the door signifies to come quickly dusterdieck, as in revelation 2.

Thou hast a few names even in sardis see the analysis of the chapter. Jan 12, 2018 revelation 3 revelation 3 revelation chapter 3. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.