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The seven churches of revelation part 1 disciple magazine. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Why these seven churches commentary a testimony of. The book of revelation, chapter 1 to angels of the churches. Chuck missler revelation session 03 chapter 2 17 the. As the first chapter of the book of revelation explains, the apostle john was given a vision of endtime events leading up to the return of jesus christ.

The letters to the seven churches introduction to part ii. Seven churches of revelation rms bible engineering. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches revelation 3. The 7 churches in the book of revelation exist today, in one form or another, because some things never change. Aug 19, 2002 an overview of the seven churches of revelation in chapters two and three of revelation we have an address from the lord to the seven churches of asia. This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series seven churches of rev 2 and 3 children of a mixed marriage last time, i stated my view that the churches in ephesus, smyrna, and pergamus have all disappeared, symbolically and in reality. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. The reader is encouraged to have ears to hear what the spirit says to the churches, even down to our own day. The number seven, the bible numeric, this is the number of perfection. No longer meek and mild, christ will put all evil and all enemies under his feet when he returns. So what jesus is teaching us in these seven letters is all about doctrine. If we heed these lessons, we will gain a reward from jesus christ. The seven churches of revelation revelation 23 bible. Gold the overcomers those who died as martyrs in the.

To the angel of the church in sardis writei know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive but you are dead. Seven churches, god was pleased with only two churches. Revelation 1, contemporary english version cev the. Feb 19, 20 revelation was written to seven firstcentury churches as a spiritual wakeup call because of events that were about to take place upon the whole world oikoumene rev. The words of him i who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly. The use of oikoumene instead of kosmos indicates that the events that were about to unfold were confined to the roman empire. The table of contents shows how the chapters in the personal study guide are distributed among the eight sessions. Detailed description of the seven churches, revelation. Also, youll find every one of the seven conditions in the church at all times but, in the early years, the ephesus condition dominated and the tail end of it the laodicean condition is to dominate on the. He made it clear by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who then testified to everything that he saw concerning the word of god. 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.

We will speak to the lessons of revelation in a moment. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 2 3. For instance, the letters to the seven churches in revelation 2 and 3 contain several commands to repent and repeated commands to overcome. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. He was the last of the original 12 apostles alive at this time.

Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation 1 3. Christ specifically addresses the book of revelation to the seven churches in asia, but the introductory chapter places it in the context of the day of the lord and christs return. So, although there may be some truth to the seven churches representing seven eras, there is far too much speculation in this regard. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor. We will look at these primarily in view of church history. This is an exploration of the seven cities and the messages of the risen christ to them. In revelation 3, jesus used language and imagery familiar to them. Therefore, the seven churches of revelation are all about doctrine. Revelation 1 3 part 1 letters to the seven churches 1 revelation based on the net bible 1. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. We have learned already that the seven churches in asia can be looked at as giving us a prophetic picture of the history of the christian church on earth in the period from.

The book of revelations, part 1, letters to the seven churches. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, revelation 1. This chapter completes the record of the things which are rev. Are the angels of the churches in revelation 1 3 real angels, or are they human messengers. The seven churches of revelation revelation 2 3 bible commentary produced by tow project the messages to the seven churches emphasize the importance of works in the christian life, and thus indirectly contribute to a proper understanding of work in general. Again, the seven spirits in the book of revelation are creatures of some kind, individuals with radiant bodies like burning fire see angels described as such in hebrews 1. 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 false. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. This is the pastor bringing the eleven oclock morning message entitled t.

Then, in the middle section of the book, which deals with judgments, the church isnt explicitly seen after ch. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Seven churches are mentioned in revelation 1, with additional information about them in the next two chapters. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. I bear personal testimony to the fact that a blessing is given to the reader and hearer of johns book of revelation.

Through revelation 2 and 3 god talks about seven churches which represent the churches that we have today. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Jesus dictates letters to the remaining three of the seven churches of asia. While these churches existed in the time of john they have a prophetic significance for the last days. The seven churches of revelation sermon series the book of revelation provides insight into the spiritual health of seven ancient churches in modernday turkey. Prolouge to the book of revelations letter to the seven churches a line of kings and priests those who pierced him will see him the seven stars the angels of the seven churches. His messages to the seven churches serve as a warning of the judgment to come while extending hope and encouragement to all who will listen. Seven churches of revelation church of the great god. Criswell sermon library the seven churches of asia. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The city of pergamos was located near three rivers.

Madeline arthington and karrie sparrow june 1, 2018. He was speaking to these churches saying that if you do not repent then you will go to hell. Jesus had warnings and encouragements for the seven churches in the book of revelation. There were other churches in asia at the close of the first century. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. Who or what are the seven spirits found in revelation. When reading the messages to the church, we must keep in mind that although each message was given to the seven churches as originally addressed, the churches also represent a church era in history. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. The prophetic word is not just a collection of mind puzzles that we are somehow supposed to unravel.

This is the first of a series of articles on the letters to the seven churches in revelation 2 and 3. The revelation of christ revelation 1 5 seven churches fifth message, sardis we continue studying the seven messages to the churches of asia. The seven churches of revelation 23 the american vision. Jul 14, 2016 unit 36 gods plan for the church is fulfilled. Pergamon is one of turkeys most interesting and visited ancient sites.

Host david nunn takes us to turkey for a firsthand visit of the seven cities to which the messages of the risen christ were addressed in revelation chapters 2 3. Lets look at the colorcoded chart in the lesson outline that i sent you. The seven churches of revelation part 1 introduction author. The book of revelation provides descriptions of each church. Resources on the seven cities and seven churches of revelation. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. Our focus should be on what message god is giving us through the seven churches. The messages to the seven churches can be taken literally as seven messages to the seven churches which lay in asia minor. In this lesson, we look at the message to sardis, the dead church revelation 3.

After today which will include our introduction and revelation chapter 1 we will look at the seven 7 cities and. In these two chapters jesus dictates to john a letter to each of the seven churches in the region of asia minor. Strengthen what little remains, for even what is left is almost dead. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. And jesus sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he has seen. One of the best ways to learn something the right way is to observe a practice in the wrong way. Do jesus christs messages to these churches apply to us today. Paul outside the walls illuminated manuscript, fol. Enjoy having an easytounderstand overview on the seven churches in revelationpacked with quickreference charts, simple summaries, and a fullcolor map, this quickreference pamphlet explains jesus message to each of the seven churches and shows key information at a glance. Asia was in the eastern part of the roman empire and is present day turkey. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. All scripture is godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of god may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. See more ideas about bible lessons, revelation bible and sunday school lessons.

Notice the color key and what each color represents. Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein. The seven spirits of god are mentioned in the book of revelation. Even after were saved by grace, we all have our lists of dos and donts. Now, here we find, while its pictured as seven churches, its really seven stages of the one true church, in seven successive times. If you wish to go directly to any specific item, please click on the following headings. This will help us analyze the messages that christ sent to these seven churches, two years before the neronic persecution. What does it mean that jesus will come in the clouds revelation 1. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog.

Jesus christ, himself, spoke to the apostle john, who delivered those words to. Jul 26, 2015 the seven churches described in revelation 2 3 are seven churches that existed during the time john the apostle was writing revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The seven churches of revelation bible student archives. Jesus oracle to ephesus challenges a loveless church. He spoke about the purpose of the mission in matthew 28. Gods prophecies are not that at all, but they are calls for change. Affirming what some were doing well and condemning those that were allowing themselves to compromise, jesus was clear that they all needed to resist the temptations of the world. The visions john sees are of things which are, and. On the radio and on television you are sharing with us the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Seven churches of revelation map artwork by kelly cunningham. I have all 24 sessions of this very interesting bible study of revelation.

From doctrine proceed all of the attributes of the christian life whether good or bad. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation part 1 letters to the seven churches 1. The seven churches described in revelation 2 3 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. This chapter contains messages to the churches of sardis, philadelphia and laodicea, three of the seven churches of asia located in. So lets now look briefly at the seven churches beginning with the ephesian church. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. 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. I have a handy chart that you can print detailing the different aspects of the seven churches of revelation. You have the reputation j of being alive, k but you are dead. An overview of the seven churches of revelation sermon by.

They can also be taken as prophetic statements which define various periods from the first century to the last days at the time of the end. The nt itself refers to congregations at troas acts acts 20. These seven letters were dictated to him by an angel that got the message direct from jesus. The table of contents shows how the chapters in the personal study guide are. It was a beautiful city with public walkways, parks, and a library second only to alexandria. The seven churches mentioned in the book of revelation were actual physical churches in the names of the locations john gives, so the letters that john writes to these churches were actually delivered. Seven churches resources the seven cities and seven.