Vessel commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2

It covers the new heaven and the new earth, as well as the new jerusalem the holy citythe residence of believers after the millennial kingdomin addition to some of the characteristics that will apply to the believer while occupying this enormous and magnificent edifice. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Who hath eyes as a flame of fire searching the reins and the heart, verse 23. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and.

Book of revelation chapter 2 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Some interpreters of this verse have found a reference to the gospel and johns testimony there. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Each contains a promise from christ, to him that overcometh. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. We are first introduced to the tree of life back in genesis. However, it is found in all seven of these letters to the churches, and john also used it repeatedly in 2 john 2 john 2.

God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Return from chapter 2 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. You shall dash them to pieces like a potters vessel. Revelation chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, revelation 2. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labor and patience, revelation 2. Of two of the churches, that at smyrna, revelation 2. Commentary for revelation 2 epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. Regarding the last chapter of revelation, the words of j. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

Preface if chapter 20 of revelation is a blessing to the reader then this chapter will be pure delight. The epistle to the church of pergamos, commending their. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to pieces, as i also have received authority from my. Revelation 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches.

The city of ephesus was an important commercial and religious center in johns time. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Church in thyatira thyatira was situated at a distance of about 48 miles to the southeast of pergamos. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Jobcomprises both these, his wisdom to discern whatever is amiss, and his power to avenge it, in one sentence, job 42. It was johns headquarters before his exile, and he returned there after his. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately.

Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks commentary. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 2. The message to the church at ephesus verse 1 1 to the angel of the church of ephesus write.

The words of e him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, f who walks among the seven golden lampstands 2 g i know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but h have tested those i who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. It likewise brings us to the end of the word of god. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, 811. God gives us his final words here, and because they are last words, they have a greater significance.

Revelation 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Revelation 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much, or go on and on about the battle of armageddon or the second coming of christ or the rapture of the church, as those who actually believe in such things. This chapter contains the first four of the seven letters to the churches which.

A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. These words in the book of revelation are addressing the church collectively we must hold fast to the commission that has been given to us in christ jesus. They shall be dashed to pieces like the potters vessels. The coast is now a harbourless line of sandy beach, unapproachable by a ship. Each of the seven epistles in this and the third chapter, commences with, i know thy works. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.

This would be likened to the time of tribulation, or punishment that israel had to go through for their harlotry against god, described in ezekiel 23. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labour and patience. At present the city is called by the turks akhisar, or the white castle, from the great quantities of white marble there. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary on revelation chapter 18 theology first. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this.

These things saith the son of god, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. He subsequently ordained timothy superintending overseer or bishop there. Click here for the full discussion on the overcomer. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site.

He was directed to write to every one of them according to their. Verse 2 who bare witness of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, even of all the things that he saw. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Vernon mcgee in his thru the bible ring true, this chapter brings us to the final scenes of this great book of scenic wonders. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11.

The apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Each ends with, he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, revelation 2. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither.

There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. Commentaries for revelation chapter 2 the message to ephesus. The septuagint, pointing the hebrew word differently, read as revelation here. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.

In greater detail john is shown the relationship of the church to its source the stem of the lampstand the lord jesus christ. F31 hendriksen was mightily impressed with the implications of this term and named his book on revelation after it. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus. Overcomers, or those who believe that jesus is the son of god 1 john 5. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.

Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, 47. Each of the seven epistles in this and the third chapter, commences with. The lord is fully encompassing all the experiences of the church at smyrna with all that he is and suffered, hebrews. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary.