As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. A divine journal records the names of all those whom god has. One might take the red here as the colour of blood, in the shedding of which the punitive righteousness of god manifests its energy, comp. Apr 28, 2016 27 videos play all the book of revelation mark correll ministries. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. This church is sometimes thought to be the missionary church.
Revelation 3 niv to the church in sardis to the bible gateway. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning, is shared with you below. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. The strong angel is described in verse 1 as having a face like the sun. Book of revelation chapter 3 bible prophecy revealed. It must be stimulated by an object in order to appear so, and its appearance is its conquering. Revelation chapter 3 summary and what god wants from us duration. Learn chapter 3 faith revelation with free interactive flashcards. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters 1 3, and the rest of scripture. What a wonderful revelation of the revelation of jesus christ. This chapter contains messages to the churches of sardis, philadelphia and laodicea, three of the seven churches of.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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 3 the dead church 1 and to the angel of the church in. The lord jesus christ handles each church by name and by deeds. I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Revelation chapter 3 king james version kjv alexander. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.
The hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth revelation 3. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. What does it mean that jesus will come in the clouds revelation 1. I believe, if we carefully look at this church, we will be able to see a church in our time.
I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The origin of the 12,000 and 144,000 in the book of revelation the book of revelation written by john is a highly encrypted book with several symbolic representations deriving from several sources. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. Revelation 3 kjv and unto the angel of the church in bible gateway. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation.
Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually. The one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars says this. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. His book will be proven to be a manuscript concerning a nonviolent revolution towards the roman empire. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Chapters two and three contains personal letters directly from the lord to seve n churches. Ways of approaching the book of revelation chapter 3 god. Sardis was also one of the oldest cities in asia minor.
I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Sardis was a city of commerce that was noted for its carpet industry and was a very wealthy city. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. I shall consider this in detail in chapters 4 and 5, but first i examine in this chapter three important ways in which interpreters have approached revelation. Revelation chapter 2 revelation chapter 3 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter 10 revelation chapter 11 revelation chapter 12. This effort, brought to you by ken wade, is full of lifechanging content that connects the mysteries of the book of revelation, chapter 3 to earlier biblical prophetic promises.
To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. The title of johns book comes from the first three words recorded. The term apokalupsis is revelation, manifestation, appearing, or unveiling. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and. Learn bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation with free interactive flashcards. Revelation chapter 3 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio. 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.
Jul 22, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. Revelation 3, english standard version 2016 esv the. Are the angels of the churches in revelation real angels, or are they human messengers. Ways of approaching the book of revelation chapter 3. Apokalupsis iesou christou, revelation of jesus christ.
And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. Book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. To the church in sardis and to the angel of the church in sardis write. This means that the book of life is real, and will be read. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. Each letter makes some reference to the vision noted in chapter one. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. When the little book was opened, the seven thunders revealed its message.
Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 3 book revelation flashcards on quizlet. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Revelation 23 new international version niv to the church in ephesus. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 3 faith revelation flashcards on quizlet. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. We will begin this study with the church at philadelphia. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3.