At the time jesus spoke these words to john, the ancient city of sardis had seen its best days and had started to decline. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Revelation chapter 3 david guziks commentaries on the. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Chapter 3 starts out with the message to the church at sardis. Revelation 3 jesus letters to the churches continued a. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The lord was shut out of this church, but as always he appeals on an individual level. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. It was backed by volcanic cliffs and though the land was rich and fertile from the volcanic residue, philadelphia was a dangerous place to live due the many earthquakes experienced by. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. To the angel of the church in sardis write this city, once the renowned capital of cr. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3. 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. 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.
Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Revelation 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. To the angel of the church of sardis, an ancient city of lydia, on the banks of the mountain tmolus, said to. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. References will be made to these identifiers in chapters 2 3. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today.
These, and all the remaining images in this chapter, are intended, apparently to. The epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. Thou hast a few names even in sardis see the analysis of the chapter. Revelation chapter 3 in the bible king james version. Revelation 3, king james version kjv the bible app. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. Revelation, chapter 3 king james version christian. The cambridge bible commentary on the new english bible. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries.
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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Scripture also indicates that the day of the lord will come like a thief i thess. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. In our discussion of this phrase in chapter 1 we commented that the number 7 is one of the perfect numbers and symbolizes. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations.
The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. When jesus told the philadelphians, i will make them come and worship before your feet, he meant that the philadelphians would be there in the presence of jesus when the unbelievers are forced to kneel at the feet of jesus in the presence of his church. Sardis, philadelphia, laodicea help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. Hypocrisy, and lamentable decay in religion, are sins charged upon sardis, by one who knew that church well, and all her works.
Unfortunately this author is well known and this book will propagate a teaching which is distinctly opposed to literal, natural, normal interpretation of the scriptures. Write to the angel of the church in sardis and say, here is the message of the one who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The amplified bible translates the last part of verse 1 and 2. These are the words of the one who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. An introduction to revelation chapters 2 and 3 there is no prophecy in revelation 2 3. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise.
It lies about thirtythree miles to the south of thyatira, and is called by the turks, sart, or sard, with little variation from the original name. 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. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. Home versebyverse bible commentary revelation chapter 3. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. The view, that stand at the door signifies to come quickly dusterdieck, as in revelation 2. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy. For example, it seems that the last four churches will persist until the coming of jesus see revelation 2. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. John does jesus christ speak of the father as my god. It was backed by volcanic cliffs and though the land was rich and fertile from the volcanic residue, philadelphia was a dangerous place to live due the many earthquakes experienced by the region. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Find out what the bible really says about the end times note. I know thy works, that thou hast a b name that thou livest, and art dead. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead 3. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. 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. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which is further related to the number 666. Again we have a repeated pattern of chapter 1 verses 4 and 16. And you dont realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead. Johns vision contains instructions for these seven churches in asia minor. The hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth revelation 3. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Behold, i stand or, i have stood, as literally signifies, namely, for a long time and i still stand, even at this instant. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis.
And to the angel of the church of the laodiceans write laodicea lay south of philadelphia in the way to return to ephesus. This chapter continues the letters to the seven churches, having the last three. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The greek word for angel aggelos is also frequently translated messenger. See, i have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.
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