Revelation 4: 1 After the messages to the seven churches, the Holy Spirit moves John along in the vision. So John is transported from earth to heaven. The scene begins with John seeing an open door. He then hears a … Continue reading
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Revelation 3: 18-20 Jesus said He was about to spew the church from His mouth, which left room for the church to repent. The church was materially wealthy, but without its spirituality centered in Christ, the church was spiritually poor. … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 15-17 Jesus sought the church’s attention, coming before it as the Amen, meaning “in truth;” as the faithful and true witness, meaning He can be relied on; and as the beginning of God’s Creation, meaning He is the … Continue reading
Today’s guest, M. S. Lowndes, submits this poem — relating to the healing work of God’s Word. The Word of Truth Lord, your word is full of power, Penetrating the deepest parts, Exposing and analysing our every thought … Continue reading
Rev 3: 11-13 Jesus promises that He is coming soon. Speaking to that fact from His heavenly perspective ( a day to the Lord is a thousand years to us), the counsel to the Philadelphia church is to hold on … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 8-10 As with the Smyrna church, Jesus didn’t rebuke the Philadelphia church. It had not compromised nor fallen into apostasy. It was praised for its faith in God’s word and in Christ. To help it spread the faith, … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 3-6 Apparently, even in its lethargy, the church hadn’t forgotten why it was founded. So Jesus advised it to keep remembering the original love and devotion it had for Him. That would be the church’s hope. For Jesus … Continue reading
Revelation 3: 1, 2 Six centuries before John delivered Jesus’ message to the Sardis church, the city of Sardis was one of the riches cities in Asia. In fact, it’s said that the use of money originated there and it … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 24-29 Jesus described the spiritual condition of the church as divided. On one hand, it was full of love and faith that translated into patience and ever-increasing activities of service. On the other hand, it had also adopted … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 1-25 Jesus walks among the seven churches to keep them awake; to keep them from a slumber of self-delusion. As He casts His penetrating gaze upon the church in Thyatira, He signifies (“eyes of flaming fire”) that He … Continue reading
Ten Bible Pickup Lines “I’m usually not very prophetic, but I can see us together.” “You put the stud in bible study.” “Now I know why Solomon had 700 wives… He never met you!” “I didn’t know angels flew this … Continue reading
Jesus made a promise to the Pergamum church. To those who would overcome their major problem, He’d give to them hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name (Rev. 2: 17). Being faithful to the gospel and holding fast … Continue reading
Revelation 2: 13-16 I like the way that Jesus identifies Himself in His message to the Pergamum church. (Of course, there’s nothing I dislike about what He does.) He says that He is the One who has the sharp two-edged … Continue reading
Pergamum was the capital city of the Roman province of Asia. It was celebrated for its intellectual, political and medical influence. It was also famous for being a religious center. The city erected temples to almost a handful of gods. … Continue reading
The Smyrna church, though faithful, still had members who were worried about the constant threat of death. Jesus told them not to fear the things to come. He reminded them that they need not fear death. He had conquered the … Continue reading
“Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days.” Rev. 2: 10 The church in Smyrna was a suffering church that was under tremendous … Continue reading
, My guest, M. S. Lowndes, expresses the importance of having godly integrity Living With Integrity No matter what we do in life, We need to show we stand As men and women who trust … Continue reading
Jesus once said that if the world hates Him, it will also hate His followers. We’re seeing that demonstrated across the globe, especially in some countries under Islamic rule. I speak of church and town burnings, imprisonment, torture, rape, beheadings, … Continue reading
But this you have, that you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I Myself also hate. Rev. 2: 6 This is Jesus continuing to speak to the Ephesus church. The group doing the hated works consists of followers of … Continue reading
“I have this against you, that you have lost your first love.” Rev. 2: 4 The church in Ephesus, with an estimated 50,000 members at one time, maintained sound doctrine and fought to expose and fight against heresy and all … Continue reading
Each of the seven churches received a message aimed at itself, but also received the messages that went to the other six churches. That makes sense because at the conclusion of each letter, there is the phrase “to the churches.” … Continue reading