S0ft commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. This is the reason that a knowledge of the rest of the bible is imperative to an understanding of the book of revelation. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually.

All four of these were commended for certain accomplishments, and all but smyrna were criticized for certain shortcomings. When christ leaves a people as to his gracious presence, he comes to them in judgment. Learn chapter 3 faith revelation with free interactive flashcards. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Revelation chapter 4 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. 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. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Apocalyptic a commentary on the apocalypse, critical and historical, vol. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors.

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. 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 is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. It is because the church or individual allows that voice to go unheeded, that real spiritual progress is hindered. 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. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea, and begins with that to sardis. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions.

Then, at the end of chapter 3, the church goes to heaven and we see it, not as the church anymore, but. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. The once great sardians were soft, and twice they had lost their city because they. Revelation chapter 2 began a series of messages intended for specific churches in the region of asia minor. Read revelation 3 kjv along with a helpful commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Revelation summary charts revelation 422 summary chart. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. 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. This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ.

The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. It is of great importance to those who shall act a. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. It has subdivisions of sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. 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. Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 with king james bible text. I will come unto thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know the hour, revelation 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp.

This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.

A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. The book of revelation chapter 3 verses 7 10 youtube. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 3 faith revelation flashcards on quizlet. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.

Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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. Revelation chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. Sardis, philadelphia, laodicea help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. 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. Each letter makes some reference to the vision noted in chapter one.

Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. If only the philadelphian church had heeded the message of the holy spirit then greater things would have been accomplished. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations.

Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, 1 3. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Christ enforces his counsel with a dreadful threatening in case it should be despised. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. 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 book is a mosaic of allusions, quotations, and images taken from the jewish scriptures, and it interprets these in terms of the person of christ. 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. Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write.

Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The first four, already discussed, were ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, and thyatira. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. 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. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. The lord jesus christ handles each church by name and by deeds. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. The merchants sold fine clothing made from soft, glossy, black wool.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An exposition of the first eleven chapters of the book of revelation. He that has an ear, let him hear comes from a command from the gospels matthew 11. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy.

These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. 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. 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. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book.