(See page 182). John 8:33 with 8:44). Revelation 2:8-11 " To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 8. Behind the city rose a hill covered with temples and noble buildings which encircled a hill named the Pagos, but the hill was also called the the Crown of Smyrna because of the way the buildings formed a crown around the hill. And when I partake of the Lord's Supper, I "show the Lord's death till He come" (1 Cor. I'm waiting "until" His enemies be made His footstool (Ps. 2 Timothy NKJ Revelation 2:27 `He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter's vessels '-- as I also have received from My Father; 28 "and I will give him the morning star. He clearly wants the return of Christ on every believer's "radar screen" so to speak. HOLD FAST TO GODS PLAN Rev. It is by way of the second birth, being born again, that a person moves from the category of the second resurrection to the first resurrection. 1:14; Phil. How can the Spirit convict the lost if we fail to declare Gods truth? As Timothy was a son of Paul (1 Timothy 1:2) in the faith, so Jezebel had won many to her hedonistic brand of pseudo-Christianity., All Israel shall hear and fear, and not again do such wickedness as this among you, great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things, Promising liberty to others, being themselves, live, dwell, lodge . Christ keeps an account of every day's work, and every hour's work, his servants do for him, and their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord. This is the key to its interpretation; this is the glory of its pagesJesus in the story of creation, already planning the new creation; Jesus supreme above the ruins of the fall; Jesus in the ark, the rainbow and the dove; Jesus in the sacrifice on Mount Moriah, the ladder of Jacob and the story of Joseph; Jesus in the Paschal lamb, the desert manna, the smitten rock, the smoking sacrifice, the fragrant incense, the suffering scapegoat, the enrobed priest, the golden candlestick, the sacred ark, the sprinkled mercy seat, the hovering cherubim, the awful Shekinah, the glorious tabernacle and all its ministries and furniture; Jesus in the land of promise, in the temple of Solomon, in the story of Joshua, the Psalm of David, the throne of Solomon, the visions of Isaiah and the panorama of ancient prophecy as it unfolds toward the advent, the manger, the cross and the throne; Jesus in the apostles; Jesus in the apocalypse. Christ did not mention here "the first death"; but it is the death of the body to which all must submit. 25:19. II Thess. Deep (901)(bathus)literally refers to extent below a surface and thus "deep." 5. When we are done with things and people and see Him as He is, we shall find that His heart is the fountain of all love, His smile the substance of all joy, His life the life of all life, Himself the first and the last of everything, and we will have nothing that is not part of Him and linked with Him. Genesis Every face we see will simply reflect His beauty. Perhaps the deceptive reasoning went this way: To effectively confront Satan, you must enter his strongholds, and learn his depths in order to conquer him. People use similar reasoning in misguided spiritual warfare today. Rev. Messages on Revelation 2 | Desiring God Jonah NIV Revelation 2:29 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. . The present and the past; YLT Revelation 2:27 and he shall rule them with a rod of iron -- as the vessels of the potter they shall be broken -- as I also have received from my Father; 28 and I will give to him the morning star. 4:6-8; 1 Pet. 10:23 11. let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches See commentary on Revelation 2:7. 19:20; Rev. Five of these churches had lost something from their Christian life and ministry and would be chastened because of it. 10:23, R.V.). Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse by The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary. This expresses the eternal preexistence of Christ. Revelation 2 Bible Commentary - Christianity - Beliefs and History of . 16:27"For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of His Father * * then He shall reward". In John 4:11, of a well ("deep"); in Acts 20:9, of deep (bathos) sleep; in Rev. 28. 40. Christianity acknowledges only one way to God (John 14:6) and places utmost importance on right doctrine (1 Timothy 1:111). Will He find us watching there? 2 Cor. A Resolute Steward. Revelation 2:29 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. | GotQuestions.org, What is the meaning of the Chi-Rho symbol? Resolved to toil and suffer on, 25:3; Eccl. ESV Revelation 2:26 The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, NIV Revelation 2:26 To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations--, GNT Revelation 2:26 , . He is the "Morning Star" to His Church; He is the "Sun of Righteousness" to Israel. Colossians 3:2+ amplifies this idea with another command "Set your mind on (present imperativeseeour need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) the things above, not on the things that are on earth." hold fast till I come. Occupy in his service, workers Luke 19:13 Study Guide for Revelation 11 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible | GotQuestions.org, Who was King Ahab in the Bible? Tony Garland's lengthy discussion of Nicolaitans. This is the true aim of a consecrated lifeto make Jesus first. 18:21; Rev. KJV Revelation 2:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. 12:15; Rev. Rev. This phrase is a new one in Bible language. Hold fast, be strong and banish fear, to rely wholly on the Holy Spirit's supernatural power to enable us to successfully obey this command, Filled with His Spirit/Richly Indwelt with His Word, need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 11:1,2 This prophetical passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision. Clarke's Commentary Verse Revelation 11:1. 1 Kings Only a remnant oftrue believers walked in holiness, and the believers in Laodicea had the wrong values and were lukewarm in their relationship with Jesus. 9:3 But when the magistrate pressed him hard and said, Swear the oath, and I will release thee; revile the Christ, Polycarp said, Fourscore and six years have I been His servant, and He hath done me no wrong. THOUGHT As an aside the Spirit of God has inspired the NT writers to allude directly or indirectly to the fact that Jesus will come again in approximately 1 of every 20-25 New Testament passages. Our rewards, for the great part, lie beyond this age. We are to cling to Him until He comes to take us home. 6. Gods call to each believer is to be obedient and faithfulnot to seek a life of earthly success. In tenderest love, The apostle John, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of God . 2. John He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches- Notice that in contrast to Rev 2:7, 11, 17, this exhortation follows the promises to the overcomers. The church today is facing the same pressures as Thyatira, and it would be good if the Lord could say of us too, Your latter deeds are greater than your first. Second, as already stated in the previous letter, we too are fighting many heretical cult movements and need to take a strong stand. Fortunately, the context helps us. NIV Revelation 2:27 'He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery'-- just as I have received authority from my Father. This is a special reward for endurance under persecution. Jun 20, 2021. Then in this thou hast the dawn of coming glory. NET Revelation 2:25 However, hold on to what you have until I come. It is employed to arm the appeals, to point the arguments, and to enforce the exhortations. CSB Revelation 2:24 I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who haven't known the deep things of Satan-- as they say-- I do not put any other burden on you. They practice self-control, not self-indulgence (2 Timothy 1:7). Thank You Jesus! Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Click to go to the full devotional including a related picture and a link at the bottom of the page to one of their excellent devotional booklets. Yes, He is coming! 25:31-46. Robert Neighbor -The Overcomers at Thyatira. 3:18). Oh, spirit, oerwhelmed There is One amid all changes His relation to redemption ." The devil. ), Only hold on to what you have until I come. ESV Revelation 2:27 and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. (2) "I WILL GIVE HIM THE MORNING STAR." 2 Timothy 2:15 (Warren Wiersbe -New Testament Words for Today: 100 Devotional Reflections). Related Topics: Ecclesiology (The Church), Assurance, J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. Revelation 2:28 and I will give him the morning star. (See the discussion of the Mystery Religions in the ancient world). Revelation 2:26 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS; NET Revelation 2:26 And to the one who conquers and who continues in my deeds until the end, I will give him authority over the nations. Holding fast until Jesus comes reminds us of John's command in 1Jn 2:28+ -. The vision of what overcoming means in this Church. 2:1, 5; John 5:24; 11:25). See Births, Deaths, and Resurrections. 2:26, 27). It controlled the trade of the rich Hermus Valley and was a great, wealthy, and important city. 2:24. Satan is a bitter enemy of any true church and accomplishes a victory whenever he can corrupt a church in any degree. RSV = "what some call the deep things of Satan"The deep things of Satan refers to the so-called "deeper" knowledge experienced by the "Jezebelites." To bear persecution for the sake of our Lord,- 1 Pet. . Ecclesiastes Now, little children, abide (present imperativeseeour need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) in Him, so that (PURPOSE CLAUSE) when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. If we are seeking Jesus and setting our minds on Jesus, we are much more likely to be living for Jesus, living for the eternal, rather than for the temporal. (See Revelation Exegetical Commentary). -Matt. 7. (Grant Osborne - Pdf -Revelation Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament), Thou, Lord, who didst our faith bestow, 1. Oh, land of rest from toil and care, But if thou wouldest learn the doctrine of Christianity, assign a day and give me a hearing., 10:2 The proconsul said; Prevail upon the people. But Polycarp said; As for thyself, I should have held thee worthy of discourse; for we have been taught to render, as is meet, to princes and authorities appointed by God such honor as does us no harm; but as for these, I do not hold them worthy, that I should defend myself before them., 11:1 Whereupon the proconsul said; I have wild beasts here and I will throw thee to them, except thou repent But he said, Call for them: for the repentance from better to worse is a change not permitted to us; but it is a noble thing to change from untowardness to righteousness., 11:2 Then he said to him again, I will cause thee to be consumed by fire, if thou despisest the wild beasts, unless thou repent. But Polycarp said; Thou threatenest that fire which burneth for a season and after a little while is quenched: for thou art ignorant of the fire of the future judgment and eternal punishment, which is reserved for the ungodly. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God GNT Revelation 2:25 [] . 618), he first passes judgment on seven churches in Asia Minor (Rev. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19. Bible > Revelation > Chapter 2 > Verse 11 eBibles Free Downloads Audio Revelation 2:11 Context Crossref Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version C H Spurgeon -Beloved, no truth ought to be more frequently proclaimed, next to the first coming of the Lord, than His Second Coming. . 7. Jesus is not saying "Let go, let God (or let Me)" but more accurately "Let God (Spirit given desire and power) and let's go (hold fast)." Rev. Revelation 2:9-11 NIV - I know your afflictions and your - Bible Gateway Revelation 11:1 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org It then depicts the believers new character and symbolically denotes the purity which flows from the cleansing from sin that takes place at conversion., This white stone is absolution from the guilt of sin, alluding to the ancient custom of giving a white stone to those acquitted on, One explanation links the white stone with the platelet of, A third explanation for the white stone is based on the Urim and Thummim in the high priests breastplate. Come, my soul, has the Lord given thee the morning star? Will Jews go to Heaven even if they do not trust in Jesus? second death Although members of the church would experience martyrdom (the first death), they would be assured of avoiding the dreaded second deaththe Lake of Fire. 30. His arms reach down to us at the lowest depth. Of the resurrection of the saints,- 1 Cor. 9:20; Rev. See Births, Deaths, and Resurrections. Romans Luke 14:14"Thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just". We are to hold the fort, fight the Lords battles and the battle for the souls of men till He returns. Oh, cling to the cross. Half the defenders were either killed or badly hurt, and the general in command was wounded seven different times. Zephaniah Penia refers to one who has the necessities, but nothing superfluous; ptwceia describes the state of one who has nothing at all.40 Christ offers no criticism of this church. The Tribulation martyrs will be resurrected so that they canrule andreign with Christ. Since many in this church died for their faith, Christ assures them of their resurrection and future rewards because He is the first and last, the eternal God who became man, died and rose again (1 Pet. 1 13, 16. A bright crown awaits thee; 1 Chronicles "That in everything he might have the supremacy [preeminence, KJV]" (Colossians 1:18b) is the Father's purpose regarding His dear Son, for His is the preeminence of deity. (Titus 2:13) This is the blessed hope of every child of God. The temple of God. How often have we felt that the present sorrow or even death were nothing if it were all safe beyond, if it would be safe at last! 22:12). 25:19-21; Lu. In the sentence we started with, the affirmative idea is that the problem is very large. 5:10; Col. 3:1.- They were, but only physically. It was the loveliest of all the cities and was sometimes called the Ornament of Asia, the Crown of Asia, or sometimes the Flower of Asia. It was beautifully situated. "Measuring the servants of God is equivalent to sealing them. In their perverse, libertine, licentious false theology, they believed they could do so with impunity. Christ promises to place upon them no burden other than continuing to stand against her.He casts (ballo) Jezebel and her children into conditions of unparalleled suffering (Rev 2:2223), but He does not cast (ou ballo) upon the faithful anything worse than to keep doing what they already are doing." Thefirst death occurs at the end of ones physical life. Concerning faithfulness and rewards. . At the Lords Supper, there is no discerning the Lords body unless you discern His first coming, but there is no drinking of His cup to its fullness unless you hear Him say, Till I come (Revelation 2:25). It is difficult to envision what it would have been like for these believers in this church and how they were able to steer clear of the powerful personality of Jezebel, but clearly they were able (and most likely enabled by the Holy Spirit Who kept them wholly holy!). 39. 2:22, Place(put, cast, thrust, bring, laid/lying)(906)balloEnglish "ballistics") in all its applications retains the idea of impulse (the idea of force and/or effort). In sunshine or sadness, (2000), the depths: Rev 12:9 13:14 2Co 2:11 11:3,13-15 Eph 6:11,12 2Th 2:9-12, he shall: Rev 12:5 19:15 Ps 2:8,9 49:14 149:5-9 Da 7:22. Only believers participate in the first resurrection. Even as Sherman signaled, "Hort the fort; I am coming," so our Heavenly Commander has given us the same challenge and charge. 3:3. Joshua And scattered by Thine iron rod, To grasp this word, we might compare it with another, penia. In the Septuagint it generally renders forms related to moq, to be deep. In the literal sense, bathus occurs in John 4:11 describing Jacobs well.
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