The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in revelation.
It is my hope that this commentary will help readers to better understand the book of revelation so that they are. The seven churches of revelation, as described in chapters two and three of that book. A person or group that does not acknowledge a particular religion, most often judaism, christianity, or islam. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. One chapter characterizes the ancient city and the other comments on johns message to the members of that community. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. So, near the end of his life, john received a vision from christ, which he recorded for the benefit of the seven churches in asia and for christians everywhere, throughout history. The seven churches of revelation, then and now way of life. The immediate audience for the revelation recorded by john is the seven churches which are in asia rev. The seven churches described in revelation 23 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation.
Summary the seven churches of revelation bibliography i introduction this relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end. There were many churches in asia besides the seven churches mentioned in revelation 2 and 3, but for some unknown reason only seven are addressed in this book. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Well, tonight were in for, i trust, a great time, and in order to make the most of it, open your bible to the book of revelation.
John was not far from 100 years old, and the only remaining apostle. Seven letters to seven churches victory bible baptist church. These seven would seem to stand for all churches and contained a representative sample of all the good and bad characteristics generally found in. Heres what you can do to maximize the next 7 weeks. Pdf a historical and spiritual view of the seven churches. Each of the seven letters is a prophetic word from jesus, through the spirit, who is inspiring john to write. The holy spirit is presented in seven manifestations of his character and ministry. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. All seven existed as church congregations in physical cities in the first century. A historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of the revelation of jesus christ preprint pdf available april 2018 with 14,871 reads how we measure reads. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In a society flooded with temptation, they bring the christian back to the first commandment.
Although much evidence affirms the apostle john as revelation s author, a few scholars arent convinced. The seven churches of revelation bible study ministry. Understanding the 7 churches of revelation download. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in. Each message to the churches includes an address, commendation, reproof, and promise. The visionary book of revelation is a circular letter sent to seven churches in. Jesus wants his people to be a source of light in the world matthew 5. Each of these messages includes information apropos to each church, and from these messages we can draw lessons applicable to our own lives today. Map the seven churches of asia summary the seven churches of revelation bibliography. Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived. I believe this series seven churches of revelation has the potential to revolutionize your faith. Trench, epistles to the seven churches revelation resources.
Understanding the 7 churches of revelation download ebook. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation 1 3. The temple and city of jerusalem had been destroyed, and the jews dispersed 26 years before, and johns attention was called to the condition of the seven. I can show that the first two were already happening in other churches, during pauls time, using scripture. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. The seven churches of revelation, as described in chapters two and three of that book, have intrigued bible expositors down through the age.
Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Seven churches of revelation pdf download download. F rom patmos, jesus sent a letter via john with seven messages to his people. Commit to attend liquid every week to experience the sunday sermon read gods word yourself specifically, the first 3 chapters of revelation. Enjoy having an easytounderstand overview on the seven churches in revelationpacked with quickreference charts, simple summaries, and a fullcolor map, this quickreference pamphlet explains jesus message to each of the seven churches and shows key information at a glance. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The seven letters jesus sends letters to churches under johns care in asia minor to commend, rebuke and encourage them as they await his return.
In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus. Theres a new world coming, his commentary on the book of revelation. Understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end it to the seven churches which are in asia. At least six editions were published in the uk and the usa in the 19th century. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The seven churches of the apocalypse the church of god. Seven churches of asia commentary a testimony of jesus. Therefore, there will be no thousand year millennial reign of christ on earth. Perfect for personal use, small groups, or to add depth to any revelation bible study. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. Each receives a description of its present condition with a necessary warning and a call to the overcomers to persevere.
In the apostle johns day the seven cities were located in a. Map of seven churches click to enlarge commentary on the seven churches ephesus and smyrna the early church as i said, the seven churches sound like a progression of the church, as a whole, through the last 2000years. It does not accept the literal interpretation of the book of revelation and instead. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. The seven churches of revelation bible student archives. The seven successively span the churchs 2,000year history, culminating with the last three eras extant in the last hundred years. Boices commentary on revelation is like a theological gps that helps the reader to navigate the challenges of understanding the bibles most apocalyptic book. Ashish amos of the indian society for promoting christian knowledge ispck, post box 1585, 1654, madarsa road. The seven churches of revelation may include at least three fulfillments. Asia is not the asia of our day which is the worlds largest continent stretching from the pacific ocean on its eastern border to the ural mountains in the west. Revelation, after beginning with the messages to the seven churches in chapters. Horae apocalypticae a commentary on the apocalypse.
The new testament mentions 3 other churches in asia. The seven churches of revelation pastor mark hillis a journey through the seven churches of asia minor, as addressed by the lord in johns first vision in the ook of the revelation, hapters. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. In the old testament heathen referred to anyone who did not follow and worship the god of israel. Tonight we have as our purpose a tour through this marvelous book. Churches see below and elsewhere in revelation, and these can be. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. Letters to the seven churches wbl the william barclay.
What the bible says about seven churches of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The church in laodicea was the seventh and last of seven churches in asia minor who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ and to the angel of the church of the laodiceans, write. Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches that existed during the apostle johns time in asia minor modernday turkey. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. It was located on the aegean sea, had a beautiful harbor and. Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. A number of expositors down through history have held that the seven churches represent seven sequential stages of church history.
At the time of john, the region refers to the peninsula know as asia minor. The personal study guide psg has been designed as a teaching resource. The seven churches of revelation described in revelation chapters 2 through chapter 3 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. Works, labor, patience, cannot bear those who are evil, judged the false apostles, hates the deeds of the. Thankfully, he stresses jesuss saving work as the central point of.
The seven churches of asia in light of the symbolic nature of this book we have already suggested that seven churches are addressed because it is a perfect number. As in ancient times, backsliding continues to be a danger for people who believe in jesus christ, but reading these short letters to the seven churches of revelation serves as a stern reminder. Of the seven churches, four demonstrate a spirit of compromiseephesus, pergamum, thyatira, and laodicea. In verse 2, john takes the responsibility to write down that revelation, and in verse 3 it says, blessed is the one who reads you can underline that who hears underline that who keeps the things written in it. The revelation of jesus christ to the seven churches and to us. Chapter two the seven churches, part 1 revelation commentary. The messages to several churches begin, i know your works. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. And then this important statement, for the time is at. The covenantal form of the letters to the seven churches. We are finally given a clue in the believers bible commentary by william mcdonald. The seven churches represent three different aspects of christs church.
The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. The table of contents shows how the chapters in the personal study guide are distributed among the eight sessions. Were the messages to these churches intended mainly for the congregations to which they were sent during the apostolic period. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia, revelation ii. The seven churches of revelation revelation 23 bible.
The temple and city of jerusalem had been destroyed, and the jews dispersed 26 years before, and johns attention was called to the condition of the seven representative churches of asia. Boices commentary on revelation is like a theological gps that helps the. Once in the possession of the seven churches, the book of revelation quickly made. The seven churches of revelation revelation 23 bible commentary produced by tow project the messages to the seven churches emphasize the importance of works in the christian life, and thus indirectly contribute to a proper understanding of work in general.
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