He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in 1 white garments. Revelation 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea.
Church of the reformation period, early 1500smid 1700s. The gracious lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors. If we do overcome, our name will be written in the lambs book of life, which will. Therefore, the book of life of the lamb refers to the spiritually elect. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. 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. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. Hinds, a commentary on the book of revelation nashville. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book.
I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. You can scarcely meet with a man who does not call himself a christian, and yet it is equally hard to meet with one who is in the very marrow of his bones thoroughly sanctified to the go. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Joseph, there is a difference between how god disciplines christians and nonchristians. Sardis was a city of commerce that was noted for its carpet industry and was a very wealthy city. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover revelation. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Sardis was also one of the oldest cities in asia minor. There was then a period of much persecution of christians.
Some contend that there are two groups of 144,000, one in revelation 14, the other in chapter 7. The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to god, and have kept. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea by tom stewart sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Apparently, the idea is that the ones in chapter 7 are physical israelites that are the seed of physical government for the millennium, and the 144,000 in chapter 14 are the bride, the firstfruits, the elect of god. Useful bible studies revelation commentary study guide. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 3 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The nonchristian will be judged at the great white throne judgment re 20to be cast into the lake of fire, but the christian will receive reward at the judgement seat of christ 2 co 5. Chapter 3 continues the messages to the seven churches. Revelation 3 the dead church 1 and to the angel of the church in. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3 and more. Sardisthe ancient capital of lydia, the kingdom of wealthy croesus, on the river pactolus. Read revelation 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The hebrews considered holiness as the garb of the soul, and evil actions as stains or spots on this garb. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. This chapter continues the letters to the seven churches, having the last.
David guzik commentary on revelation 3 continues the letters jesus wrote to the seven churches. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A vast deal of open profession, and but little of sincere religion. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. And as the members of the church were all enrolled, or their names entered in a book, when admitted into the church or when baptized, names are here put for the people themselves.
And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The message to sardis lists no specific enemies, internal or external. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 3. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix.
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. The city was situated feet up on the side of a mountain and was thought to be impregnable. Here we have three more of the epistles of christ to the churches. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. The book of revelation chapter 3 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.