Commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3

Thou hast a name that thou livest ye have the reputation of christians, and. And when he broke 1 the seventh seal, there was 2 silence in heaven for about half an hour. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are.

The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. The seven spirits, of god see the note on revelation 1. Revelation chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. 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. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. Prominent in the book of revelation is false religion. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.

I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead 3. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. This chapter contains the epistles to the churches at sardis, philadelphia. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure.

Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the. 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. 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. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Reading cycle three from a guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at the paragraph level. This passage plainly implies, that some names shall be blotted out from the book of. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p.

The book of revelation chapter 3 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. 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. But the names of those that overcome shall never be blotted out.

Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Sardis was a city of commerce that was noted for its carpet industry and was a very wealthy city. He that overcometh that is finally victorious over his spiritual enemies. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.

A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. Chapter eight seventh seal events trumpet judgments 14 revelation 8. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. Sardis was also one of the oldest cities in asia minor. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white.

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. 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 epistle to the church of laodicea, revelation 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. 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.

The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Home commentaries matthew henry complete revelation chapter 3. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. It has subdivisions of sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time.

Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. This chapter and the whole book of revelation is about life in this world between the first and second advents of christ. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Revelation 3 bible commentary on the book of revelation.

Christ will produce this book of life, and confess the names of the. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. The epistle to the church of philadelphia, revelation 3.