Ntc commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. This chapter treats of those in the christian world who are in dead worship, which is without charity and faith. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. 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. The new testament commentary ntc series was begun by the late william hendriksen. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. There was then a period of much persecution of christians.

Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. 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. I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 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. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. 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.

God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. 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. 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. 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. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. His appearance was sponsored by the widtsoe foundation.

The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. 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. Once we hit revelation, we will stay there until the time of the. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. 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.

He who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars, says this. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation flashcards on quizlet. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. 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.

Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Richard bauckham expounds the theology of the book of revelation. The theology of the book of revelation new testament. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. Be watchful ye have lost ground by carelessness and inattention. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 3. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. 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. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Spiritual summary of revelation 3 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries.

Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Learn bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation with free interactive flashcards. 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. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation.

Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Chapter 15, the shortest in this book, serves as an introduction to chapter 16, where gods wrath is fulfilled. 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. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. It is intended to help you better understand some of. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218.

Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. The one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars says this. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. 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. 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. 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.

This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia. The portent in this verse shows us that john is looking into the future. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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. Uncovering the book of revelation widtsoe foundation. To interpret the messages for our modern day, biblical scholar and byu professor emeritus richard draper delivered a fireside address feb. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament.

Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there. 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. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. 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. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the.