Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. Thou hast a few names even in sardis see the analysis of the chapter. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. Just as there were some secret things that belonged to god in moses time, so there are things not uncovered for us today deuteronomy 29. 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. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Chapter 7 is a pause in the chronology of revelation. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Study of the seven churches the book of revelation chapters 2 3 2017 truth fed.
If you make the choice jesus will walk with you all the way. The book of revelation is one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the faithful who stand there, before god, and all the angels. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out. Translate, and i saw one from among his heads as if having been slain the expression is the same as that applied to the lamb in revelation 5. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p.
Yet god wants his children to know this book, and promises blessing for those who study the rich of its divine truth. 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. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. 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. And as the members of the church were all enrolled, or their names entered in a book, when admitted into the church or when baptized, names are here put for the people themselves. 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. We have here an apostolic benediction on those who should give a due regard to this divine revelation. Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
The ten commandments will help you repent, pray give your heart to jesus he will help you. Study of the seven churches the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h.
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. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. 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. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. Be watchful ye have lost ground by carelessness and inattention. Revelation 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
Heaven and hell, revelation 2122 the summit church. Spiritual summary of revelation 3 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea, and begins with that to sardis. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected.
In light of this books stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Filled with vivid imagery, rich themes, and deep spiritual insights, it can be challenging to read and understand. The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. His who stood in that solitary spot on mount hermon, just below its snowy summit. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 3. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. The interruption of the events that are transpiring in this revelation are interrupted to inform the reader of gods activity. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The amplified bible translates the last part of verse 1 and 2.
Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Understanding revelation 3 key concepts stepping stones. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. But now provides the most glorious transition from the judgment. The word revelation describes something or someone formerly hidden, but now made visible.
Far from being a mysterious, incomprehensible book, revelations purpose is to reveal truth. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We have to say, with this very book of the apocalypse, which goes so deep into the. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea by tom stewart sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. This bible study takes an indepth, yet practical, look at. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 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 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. No book in scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation.
A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. But now the righteousness of god apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the law and the prophets, a. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis.
Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more.
Yet woven throughout revelations sweeping tapestry is a unifying message. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The hebrews considered holiness as the garb of the soul, and evil actions as stains or spots on this garb. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. This chapter treats of those in the christian world who are in dead worship, which is without charity and faith.
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