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JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SARDIS Sardis is the fifth letter which we find in Revelation. The main theme here is death, and this is hinted at with the meaning of Sardis, which is "red." This is clearer if we look at the other uses of red in Revelation. The Red Horseman who takes …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 10, 3:1-6
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Thyatira is the fourth letter which we find in Revelation. The name Thyatira means "daughter" and it relates to the major problem in this church: Jezebel. Before reviewing this letter, look here for a brief summary on the seven letters in general. LINKS TO SECTIONS ExpositionParableCultural RelevancePropheticAccompanying Epistle(s) …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 9, 2:18-29
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Pergamos, or Pergamum, is the third epistle that Jesus writes. This letter exhorts and warns us not to mix with the world. We are admonished to have good, solid doctrine, which originates from The Bible, not the world or worldly sects. Before reviewing this letter, look here for …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 8, 2:12-17
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA Jesus' letter to Smyrna, the second of seven letters, reveals to us that our life is in Jesus, not in this world. Though we die in this life, though we are slain by persecutors, our glorious future with Christ can never be taken away. Before reviewing this letter, …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 7, 2:8-11
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Jesus' letter to Ephesus, the first of seven letters, shows us our great need for devotion to Christ. We must be careful not to forget about the one we are serving, but to take ample time to fellowship with our Lord in love. Before reviewing this letter, look …
The last verses of chapter one. In these we see an awestruck John comforted by Jesus Christ, a divine outline for Revelation, and the interpretation of two previously used symbols. VERSE 17-18 "And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 5, 1:17-20
These eight verses, in alignment with the title of the book, give us a glimpse of the resurrected Christ in heaven. We see the glory and beauty of Jesus from John's own eyes, and from it we can take comfort, encouragement, and hope. VERSE 9 "I John, who also am your brother, and companion in …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 4, 1:9-16
In these two verses John recounts prophecy regarding Jesus, and Jesus Himself speaks to us, giving five more aspects of His glory for us to behold. VERSE 7 "Behold! He is coming with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all tribes of the earth shall mourn/lament with …
The book of Revelation is one of the most important books of the Bible. It reveals to us the culmination of God's plan of redemption like no other portion of scripture, referencing nearly every single book of the Old Testament and bringing them together in a clear, understandable way. Revelation is the only book in …
Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt. 1, 1:1-3
Bright And Morning Star 