Revelation 2 new international version niv biblica. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this.
This is one way the nt author affirmed jesus deity. But, if he says it seven times in the course of two chapters, then i think that he is. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. This phrase only appears a couple of other times in the bible. Revelation chapter 2 explained discover revelation. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible.
Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. Revelation chapter 2 kjv king james version betty yes the tree is a real physical tree that will exist in heaven. Therefore the two hundred million are the reliable witnesses of the gospel. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Each letter makes some reference to the vision noted in chapter one. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The writer does not stop there but adds the condition that they shall keep observethayer them. The book of revelation, chapter 2 letters to the churches. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Note that this leader seems to do as the scripture suggests, and tries the spirits to see whether they are of god or not. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Chapter summary the contents of revelation 2 are miniature letters to four churches, dictated by jesus to. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. 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. Most of us understand that the book of revelation is a book that is devoted to prophecy. He compliments the ephesian believers on their steadfast endurance of. Revelation 23 kjv unto the angel of the church of ephesus bible. Book of revelation of john of jesus christ christian bible scripture study. This church does not just accept everyone who says he is an apostle. Revelation chapter 3 in revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches revelation 3.
Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This last book of the bible is written to the church. To be a christian is to love the lord jesus christ john. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This text may be used for nonprofit educational purposes only, with credit.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Each church is given a unique description of jesus, a command, and a promise. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. The lord jesus christ handles each church by name and by deeds. In the first chapter of revelation, john introduced his reason for writing. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. 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. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. He was instructed to record jesus words, aimed at each of seven churches in asia minor, and to faithfully record them.
The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually. The number two is significant and will be mentioned later in the book in the form of two witnesses. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. Remember this was the of life that existed in the garden of eden. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. This verse continues jesus commendation of the church at ephesus. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels 6 let anyone who can hear, listen to what the spirit is saying to the.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Jan 26, 2017 study of the seven churches the book of revelation chapters 23 2017. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Revelation 23 to the church in ephesus to the bible. But the blessing is not on those who read it only, but they also must hcar it which means to give heed to it. Revelation 2, new international version niv the bible app. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Revelation 23 niv to the church in ephesus to the bible. Study of the seven churches the book of revelation chapters.
These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7.
To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Johns revelation transfers old testament titles and actions of yhwh to jesus, the ascended, glorified messiah. You hate the practices of the nicolaitans, which i also hate. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. This video for audio book of revelation chapter 9th from holy bible. Chapters two and three contains personal letters directly from the lord to seve n churches. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of gods people. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ.