Book of revelation chapter 3 commentary

Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Therefore, the book of life of the lamb refers to the spiritually elect. Chapter eight seventh seal events trumpet judgments 14 revelation 8. The same lord jesus has the key of government and authority in and over the church. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation.

John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. 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. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable.

Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. 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. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. This chapter continues the letters to the seven churches, having the last. Used 24 times in the revelation, usually a heavenly being is the object, but in revelation 3. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Now the time of these events is suggested in the phrase, the time is near vs. This passage plainly implies, that some names shall be blotted out from the book of. 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 chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Sardis was a city of commerce that was noted for its carpet industry and was a very wealthy city. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.

Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 3. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp.

God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. Sardis was also one of the oldest cities in asia minor. The book of revelation chapter 3 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation prologue 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god a gave him b to show to his servants 1 the things that must soon take place.

Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on.

The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. And when he broke 1 the seventh seal, there was 2 silence in heaven for about half an hour. Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there, before god, and all the angels. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. They deal with seven specific churches in asia minor, although the issues that those churches were dealing with can also be found in the christian church today. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church.

Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. Bow down at your feet is basically the idea of worship. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. They also failed to notice how the book of revelation was a sequential rewrite, chapter by chapter, thought for thought of the book of ezekiel. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. It has subdivisions of sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4.

To be sure, wallace and ogden were able to correctly understand that revelation was written as a warning to the. They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. He that overcometh shall be clothed in white raiment. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to god, and have kept. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea by tom stewart sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea.

Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. 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. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life.

He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Revelation 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. He that overcometh that is finally victorious over his spiritual enemies. The revelation teaches that overcomers will sit on thrones and be given the authority to judge rev 20. If we do overcome, our name will be written in the lambs book of life, which will. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. 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.

Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the church history which. A great reward promised to the conquering christian revelation 3. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels 6 let anyone who can hear, listen to what the spirit is saying to the.

Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. The one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars says this. John does jesus christ speak of the father as my god. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world.