David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The character of these men is plainly pointed out in the apocalypse of john, as teaching that it is a matter of indifference to practice adultery, and to eat things sacrifice to idols. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 2 and 3 introduction. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Study guide for revelation 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Revelation 2 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 revelation 1. Year of the constantinopolitan era of the world, or that used by the byzantine historians, and other eastern writers, 5604. Now after jesus was born in bethlehem of judea in the days of herod continue reading. There is to be cooperation in service, there is to be mingling of powers, there is. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. Revelation chapters 2 and 3 are loaded with symbols and revelations we need to know, as christ speaks directly to us about the spiritual conditions of our day in the laodicean letter. With the conclusion of the introductory matters of chapter one, john begins his presentation. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Like today churches are full of people that are saved, unsaved and people that are self deceived or just plain evil. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus.
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. Mar 30, 2016 the revelation of jesus christ chapter 2 and 3 introduction. Revelation chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. Of the following letters to the angels of the seven churches it may be necessary to speak first in general, and then particularly. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. In this third volume, we transition from revelation chapter to chapter 14, the scene shifts dramatically from the antichrist, who claims to be the messiah, to the lamb of god, who is the true christ. Dec 15, 2019 commentary on revelation chapter 11 posted on december 15, 2019 december 15, 2019 author steve sewell all scripture quotations are from the 1901 american standard version unless otherwise noted. Revelation 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read revelation 2 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. From the ante nicean fathers volume 1, page 352 ii. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. God only judges us by what we know or have the opportunity to know. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira from the apostle john on patmos. Revelation chapter in the bible king james version. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Thebible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira pdf download. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The antichrist is fatally wounded in the head, but somehow, miraculously recovers.
The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Mcgeown, missionarypastor of limerick reformed fellowship written for the midweek bible study group revelation is a distinct vision related to chapter 12. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. My colleague, nathan jones, and i have a very special guest today todd hampson, who is a very creative artist and excellent writer who has produced a delightful book about the meaning of the book of revelation. Preserving the essential content and argument from each chapter in revised form, beale discusses revelation verse by verse, drawing out the books profound. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write ephesus means first or desirable.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. He was directed to write to every one of them according to their. Revelation chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. 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. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible for pastors, students, and christians in general. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. Revelation is not an ot book, but a new testament book, and so the terms of this book need to be interpreted according to a nt understanding. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.
Revelation 1, revelation 2 and revelation 3 form a group of chapters that relate to the lords relationship with the church and describe the church age before the rapture of the church. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation with. 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. Revelation, volume 3, is a hardcover 228page commentary, written by pastor paul m. The book is titled, the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. Revelation 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. This is the only example of the title used with a transitive verb. Revelation, the th chapter of the final book in the bible, begins by describing a beast rising out of the sea. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. The rapture is a future event at the time of this writing, but is an eminent event. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. We are also told that this beast has amazing authority over all peoples and tribes, and they worshipped him. Epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. John the divine chronological notes relative to this book. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. The imagery jesus draws from in these letters is consistent with the way he revealed himself to john in chapter one because its part of that event. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Whereas, john, as instructed, described for us in the previous chapter what he had seen in beholding christ, he now writes what jesus has to say concerning the things which are.
Each letter begins with a revelation of jesus and a commendation, usually followed by a warning and a challenge. Matthew is the only gospel that records this account, and in chapter 2, we read the following. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, revelation 2. Welcome to our program, brother, it is always good to have you. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labor and patience, revelation 2. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Return from chapter 2 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Jesus christ transmitted this information to an angel and that angel transmitted the information to john. Or, does the writer mean the fidelity with which he noted and related the word doctrines or prophecies, which he received at this time by revelation from god. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, revelation 2. 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. Commentary on revelation chapter 11 theology first. The enochian library containing 1 enoch the hebrew book of enoch, 2 enoch the slavonic book of enoch, 3 enoch the hebrew book of enoch, the manichean and aramaic versions of book of giants, with information and insight on the. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The chapter starts by stating the sequence of how the book of revelation came to be. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. The bible as well as the book of revelation serves as a book of victory and encouragement to true believers. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. 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 revelation 1. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 2.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The purpose of the book the revelation of jesus christ. Jul 31, 2017 revelation chapters 2 and 3 are loaded with symbols and revelations we need to know, as christ speaks directly to us about the spiritual conditions of our day in the laodicean letter. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Its labors had brought the gospel to the thenknown world.
The letters to the churches were also written in a time of heavy persecution. It explains how the frustrated dragon makes war with the remnant of the womans seed 12. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. God the father gave the information in it to jesus christ to inform his servants of the things that would soon come to pass. Morris, in his commentary, the revelation record, indicates that each church receives a message composed of seven parts. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
The awardwinning translations and commentary done by joseph lumpkin on the books of enoch and the book of giants. 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. Who bare record of the word of god is there a reference here to the first chapter of johns gospel, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, etc of this word john did bear record. In the book of matthew, we read the story of the wise men visiting the young jesus. Revelation chapter 2 verse by verse bible commentary. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ.
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