These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The beast is both number 8, and also one of the seven. Featuring both the latin vulgate and the english translation, along with a great deal of selected commentaries, many of which are from jose maria escriva. Job comprises both these, his wisdom to discern whatever is amiss, and his power to avenge it, in one sentence, job 42. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. The seven letters of revelation 27 271 expound or to defend this claim. The revelation 2, tree of life version tlv the bible app. More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory for his people. After the rapture the events of future prophetic history as the book of revelation records will rapidly follow one after the other. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. A concise exposition of revelation 20 uk apologetics.
A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times. Her popes, cardinals, priests, jesuits, monks, friars, and all that join in the romish apostasy, they shall be. The doctrine of the nicolaitans see trapp on revelation 2. Achilles finally begins to accept food, but he still refuses to wash until he has buried patroclus. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.
What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation. Currently in the liturgies of daily mass we have been reading the book of revelation. The seven letters of revelation 2 7 271 expound or to defend this claim. These are the words of him who has the sharp, doubleedged sword. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen.
My autobiography will tell of what is to come for our end time on earth. I sat next to melody in biology and i was glad i didnt eat breakfast. You have tested those who call themselves emissaries and are not, and have found them to be liars. And unto the angel of the church in smyrna smyrna was the nearest city to ephesus, and for that reason probably was addressed in the second place.
The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The active existence of these heretics at the time of the writing of this book proves it later than the reign of nero. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. I am only giving a concise exposition of revelation 20 here. The sign in the heavens on 92317 derives from revelation 12. Jezebels children are probably those who follow her spiritual teaching. The book of revelation shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment, it shows us calamity on the earth, it shows us false prophets, mystery babylon, and streets of gold in heaven. Oct 12, 2017 a comprehensive database of more than 11 book of revelation quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of revelation quiz questions.
What is the hidden manna mentioned in revelation 2. They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. In this event a single class of errorists is in view. This book is about me and my daily life working and living sidebyside with visitors from other planets.
The navarre colleges commentary and text of the book of revelation is an excellent rendition of this particular book of the bible. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right. Reprehending their toleration of jezebel, the false prophetess, who is threatened with grievous punishment, revelation 2. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. The epistle to the church of thyatira, with a commendation of their charity, faith, and patience, revelation 2. 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. Revelation 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. These are the most important verses in the entire book for understanding the theme of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Who hath eyes as a flame of fire searching the reins and the heart, verse 23. Jan 02, 2020 what does it mean to have left your first love revelation 2. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. This book is not about things i have experienced once or twice.
Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. To the church in pergamum to the angel of the church in pergamum write. So the message of revelation begins with establishing who is in control of the affairs of nations. At the achaean camp, achilles and the myrmidons continue their mourning for patroclus. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory. Even the ordinary saints of this church age have been elevated to dispense or withhold blessing to the world at large. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings.
Book of revelation bible survey how can i understand the book of revelation. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing.
In the preface to the revised edition of commentary mounce states that he still has the same basic approach to the book and he remains a premillennialist, but he has a deeper appreciation for other views of the book. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. That night, his dead companion appears to him in a dream, begging achilles to hold his funeral soon so that his soul can enter the land of the dead. John wrote these words about 20 years after nero died.
The eyes of flame will search the reins and the hearts revelation 2. The book of revelation contains much detail about the beast and the dragon, that i presume to be a description of the red star, the planet nibiru. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Our online book of revelation trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of revelation quizzes. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Jan 01, 2005 the navarre colleges commentary and text of the book of revelation is an excellent rendition of this particular book of the bible. Books containing formula for sorcery and other ungodly and forbidden arts. It is situated on lower ground than the ancient city, and lieth about fortyfive miles northward of ephesus. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. It is because the book is written in seven parallel sections, all covering events from the first to the second comings of our lord, the final section continuing on just a little longer, to give us a tantalizing glimpse of the eternal state chapters 2122. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but.
Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name revelation 2. I will cast her into a bed, into a bed of pain, not of pleasure, into a bed of flames. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. The first three chapters identify the author and the authority of the vision and contain the letters of warning to the seven major churches of this time. While humans have the power to make decisions, god weaves those decisions into the tapestry of his will.
The words great sign only appear once in the entire bible, which is in rev 12. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. It is compared with a fountain that flows in abundance where all may freely quench their thirst. Ye myrmidons of fleet steeds, my trusty comrades, let us not yet loose our singlehooved horses from their cars. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. A comprehensive database of more than 11 book of revelation quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of revelation quiz questions. There are many references also to the seven angels, who are the 7 moons of nibiru. Of couse, other versions may be used, but you may have to interpret the characteristic. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your citywhere satan lives. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in the. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times morris, henry m.
John states that he is an actual eyewitness to the accounts of the book, which is the testimony of jesus christ himself. It is also a book of glory, depicting the ultimate victory of our lord continue reading why the modern view of the book of revelation may be flawed. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It is commonly read at the end of the liturgical year, for it bespeaks the end of, and passing qualities of all things of this world.
Revelation is the last document book of the new testament, and therefore of the bible as a whole. In a vision similar to johns, the prophet nephi also saw the tree of life see 1 nephi 11. In revelation 23, johns letters to seven branches of the church convey counsel. Home versebyverse bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Mar 22, 2017 the sign in the heavens on 9 23 17 derives from revelation 12.
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