July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022
Revelation Intro
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Revelation 1:1-2
Introduction
Chapter one, is a great introductory chapter, which sets the tone for
the entire book.
Revelation – 1. The act of disclosing or discovering to others what was
before unknown to them; appropriately, the disclosure or communication
of truth to men by God himself, or by his authorized agents, the
prophets and apostles. 2. That which is revealed; appropriately, the
sacred truths which God has communicated to man for his instruction and
direction. The revelations of God are contained in the Old and New
Testament.
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
Introduction to Revelation
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Revelation 1:4-20
Introduction
All of this is still introductory material, before he gets down to the
message to the churches. There is so much packed in these verses, I
simply will not cover it all. The depth of the material is simply too
great. You MUST take time to read over it, and get insight on it.
Last week, we briefly noted:
August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022
The Declining Church
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Revelation 2:1-7
Introduction
These start out with the words, “Unto the angel of the church…” An
angel is a messenger, and so while it is not spelled out for us, it is
often believed these messages are given to the pastor of the church.
Ephesus was a very prominent city in Asia of great wealth, and
commercialism. The great temple of Diana sat outside of the city, and
was a spectacular site to behold. It was very large, and built out of
shiny marble. You can read about it in Acts 19, where the idol makers
were very upset that their trade was suffering economic loss.
September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022
The Dependable Church
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Revelation 2:8-11
Introduction
This is the shortest of the letters to the churches.
Nothing negative is mentioned in the letter to the church of Smyrna.
Smyrna was also a wealthy commercial city. Perhaps not as great as
Ephesus, but still a wealthy city.
The message is that of encouragement through persecution. Persecution,
is not an enjoyable topic, and yet, it is given by Christ himself, who
know more about persecution, and suffering than anyone else! Jesus lived
an absolutely SINLESS life, and didn’t deserve not even one lash of
punishment, yet he took it, for our sakes. It is he, “which was dead,
and is alive;”
September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022
The Defiled Church
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Revelation 2:12-17
Introduction
We are going to look at one another state of the church. While these
very well can represent ages, they very well could stand for stages or
states in which a church may be.
Last week, we looked at Smyrna, as the Dependable Church, who stands
through persecution. It was pointed out to me afterwards, that even now,
the christians in Smyrna face persecution! So, while it is very popular
to define these as ages, they also can be a status of current churches.
September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022
The Defiant Church
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Revelation 2:18-29
Christ - the “Son of God”, eyes like unto a flame of fire (judgement),
feet like brass,
Eyes like unto a flame of fire - judgement
feet are like fine brass - righteous
God’s judgement is righteous.
God’s judgement in this portion, can seem harsh to us, but it certainly
is not. It is just. We have a very skewed sense of right and wrong, and
tolerate much more wickedness than God does.
September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022
The Dead Church
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Revelation 3:1-6
Introduction
The Spirit certainly speaks of the Holy Spirit of God. The idea, is that
Jesus has life! The Spirit would certainly represent life, that is why
in Eph 2:1-2
Eph. 2:1 ¶ And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and
sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this
world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit
that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022
The Dedicated Church
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Revelation 3:7-13
Introduction
Christ is the key holder, the keeper, the one who opens, and closes
doors which no one else is able to. It is important to recognize Christ,
and see Him for who He is, and what He is able to do.
To the church in Philadelphia, there are more descriptive phrases
attributed to Jesus than any of the other churches.
October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022
The Deceived Church
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Revelation 3:14-22
Introduction
The attributes of Christ revealed in each passage are the ones
appropriate for the need of the church. He reveals Himself as we need
Him.
Not all the churches received a negative commentary. Two churches were
simply encouraged to continue in the things they were doing. However, of
the ones not doing right, I want to recap the verses:
November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022
Throne in Heaven
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Revelation 4:1-3
Introduction
Rev 2:1-7 - The Declining Church - Ephesus - left their first love
Rev 2:8-11 - The Dependable Church - Smyrna - No Bad, stood through
persecution
Rev 2:12-17 - The Defiled Church - Pergamos - Dwelt where Satan's Seat
was
Rev 2:18-29 - The Defiant Church - Thyatira - Church who allowed Jezebel
to teach in the church -