He was directed to write to every one of them according to their. If you dont repent, i will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. These letters are addressed to the one responsible for sharing the message with the members of the congregation. Return from chapter 2 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The purpose of the book the revelation of jesus christ.
Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 2. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write.
Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time.
The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write ephesus means first or desirable. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
The letters to the churches were also written in a time of heavy persecution. The bible as well as the book of revelation serves as a book of victory and encouragement to true believers. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. It was located on the aegean sea, had a beautiful harbor and. Revelation 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Revelation 2 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 revelation 1. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. It likewise brings us to the end of the word of god.
These things saith the son of god, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. It explains how the frustrated dragon makes war with the remnant of. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Revelation 2 commentary the seven messages bible gateway. Book of revelation chapter 2 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. You dont love me or each other as you did at first. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Like today churches are full of people that are saved, unsaved and people that are self deceived or just plain evil. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this.
Epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. The lord is fully encompassing all the experiences of the church at smyrna with all that he is and suffered, hebrews. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Revelation chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Media in category book of revelation chapter 2 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Each message to the churches includes an address, commendation, reproof, and promise. Vernon mcgee in his thru the bible ring true, this chapter brings us to the final scenes of this great book of scenic wonders. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Regarding the last chapter of revelation, the words of j. Jesus speaks of himself in imagery mostly drawn from chapter one the angel of the church, as we discussed earlier, is the pastor of the church see notesrev. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, revelation 2. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 2 and 3 introduction.
The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. This chapter contains messages to churches of ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira, four of the seven churches of asia located in. 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. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. Of the following letters to the angels of the seven churches it may be necessary to speak first in general. Commentary for revelation 2 epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. This chapter contains the first four of the seven letters to the churches. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation.
Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. The book is a mosaic of allusions, quotations, and images taken from the jewish scriptures, and it interprets these in terms of the person of christ. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. These things saith the first and the last, who was dead and is alive how directly does this description tend to confirm him against the fear of death. Mcgeown, missionarypastor of limerick reformed fellowship written for the midweek bible study group revelation is a distinct vision related to chapter 12. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. However, it is found in all seven of these letters to the churches, and john also used it repeatedly in 2 john 2 john 2. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, revelation 2. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The communications in chapters 23 have none of the formal characteristics of.
Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. God gives us his final words here, and because they are last words, they have a greater significance. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labor and patience, revelation 2. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. F31 hendriksen was mightily impressed with the implications of this term and named his book on revelation after it. Revelation 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. 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 ch.