A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. This commentary has been through advanced checking. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. Richard bauckham expounds the theology of the book of revelation. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. The new testament commentary ntc series was begun by the late william hendriksen. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. 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. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. I know your works, that you have a name that you livest, and are dead unto the angel of the church see comments on revelation 2. Close attention is paid both to the literary form in which the theology is expressed and to the original context to which the book was. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 3. These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The portent in this verse shows us that john is looking into the future. Uncovering the book of revelation widtsoe foundation. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version i stand and knock at the door of your heart seeking your love right from the start wanting to set you free giving hope joy and liberty only my presence within can take away bondage of sin what i offer the world cannot give hospitality that lets you live the food i lovingly impart heals and mends a broken heart restoring, giving peace leaving joy. The lord gently knocks on the door of peoples hearts, patiently waiting for them to invite him in revelation 3. The book of revelation is one of the most complex and mysterious in the sacred bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Prayerful study of this book can bring you a deeper understanding of the resurrected and glorified son of god and his dealings with gods children throughout the. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis.
The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. Chapter 15, the shortest in this book, serves as an introduction to chapter 16, where gods wrath is fulfilled. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and then he cried out in a loud voice as a lion. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Learn bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation with free interactive flashcards.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The theology of the book of revelation new testament. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation. 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. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. His appearance was sponsored by the widtsoe foundation.
Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation flashcards on quizlet. 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. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.
He who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars, says this. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Be watchful ye have lost ground by carelessness and inattention. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app.
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 depart. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson. The one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars says this. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. 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.
Spiritual summary of revelation 3 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven.
Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. 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. I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The sea of glass verse 1 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of god is complete commentary. I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Those who invite him in will not only receive spiritual riches, they will rule with the lord from his throne in the kingdom revelation 3. Once we hit revelation, we will stay there until the time of the. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. The one thing that we have to do, is pray, because the lord dont want us to be in between anything, the bible said, that we have to live holy every day of our lives, when we read a scripture, and dont know what it means, then we have go to god in the name of jesus in prayer and ask him what he is saying to us that we may understand his word, so that we can live it every day, i pray this helped.
Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing these events of this chapter from the perspective of earth, and is receiving and writing the letters from christ to the seven churches revelation 1, revelation 2 and revelation 3 form a group of chapters that relate to the lords relationship with the church and describe the. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction.
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