Fortunately, the fundamental truths of revelation do not depend on adopting a particular point of view. Malachi 3 behold, i send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. There are 7 churches, 7 seals a seal is used to hold closed a rolled up scroll and prophecies of end time events, such as world war 3 and the return of jesus christ in judgement. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Revelation 3 good news translation gnt the message to sardis. Written for jesus apostle john, possibly in aramaic, sometime late in the 1 st century ce. The book of revelation teaches reincarnation part i. This is the message from the one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Over the years since, this divine transmission has continued, growing ever wider in scope.
The entire chapter, including original grammatical emphasis and paragraph breaks, has been republished in this booklet. He who has bthe seven spirits of god and cthe seven stars, says this. As living in the last days brothers and sisters, it is our duty to spread the gospel in everyway as possible. The message is designed to be read by contemporary people in the same way as the original koine greek and hebrew manuscripts were savored by people thousands of years ago. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. The one holding the seven spirits of god in one hand, a firm grip on the seven stars with the other, speaks. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. Now over 9,200 pages in length, it has revealed itself to be a new message from god for humanity.
He explains, phrase by phrase, in clear, direct terms what has been learned about the genre of writings called apocalyptic literature of which. Revelation 2 amplified bible, classic edition ampc. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. In 1982, a series of profound messages were received by marshall vian summers in the deserts of the american southwest. I know your works, that you have a name that you are living, and yet you are dead 3. Ive opened a door before you that no one can slam shut. Thanks again formore hi jovan, just a quick update. Now, with the message 100, read the entire bible in an order that reflects the unfolding of gods story. Di know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, abut you are edead. The lord jesus christ, john the baptist and apostle paul also came from the east. These things saith he who is having the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
I accept responsibility for answering this question. The book of revelation is the last book in the bible. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are. I have been influenced, however, by studying the following book. Book of revelation attempts to solve visions, symbols and metaphors from beginning to end. Revelation 3 and to the messenger of the assembly in sardis write. Deadness in the church the city and the assembly 3.
This article was taken out of the book, the great nations of today, written in 1901 by alonzo t. It can be found in the 21 st chapter of that book, under the same original title. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. How blessed the hearers and keepers of these oracle words, all the words written in this book. The message strives to help readers hear the living word of god the bible in a way that engages and intrigues us right where we are. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Click here for the reluctant messenger host site essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing.
The bible was written over a period of 1,500 years. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Examining other scriptures in the book of revelation make this plain. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits b d of god and the seven stars. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. I have known thy works, and that thou hast the name that thou dost live, and thou art dead. Revelation 3 new living translation nlt the message to the church in sardis. Think of the gift you once had in your hands, the message you heard with your earsgrasp it again and turn back to god. Revelation 3 msg to sardis write this to sardis, to bible gateway. Book 4, return is available now for preorder and will be released this week on dec.
This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold spirit of god and the seven stars. The book of revelation offers an amazing synthesis, elaborating and expanding upon earlier biblical prophesies of christs coming, the judgments of god and the glories of the future kingdom. The apostle johns new testament revelation unfolded, by. Originally, it was the capital of the ancient lydian empire and was the first city to mint coinage 600 b. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of god the sevenfold holy spirit and the seven stars. They are available to anyone who will read the book for its overall message and resist the temptation to become overly enamored with the details. All research and revelations by benjamin james weeks. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars which are the messengers of the seven churches in his right hand, who goes about among the seven golden lampstands which are the seven churches. Through 100 readings, youll see the face of god become clearer, providing a reading experience unlike any other chronological bible. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation. The symbol of clothing and the state of the clothing is a representation of the acts performed during a persons lifetime. They worshiped the dragon who gave the beast authority, and they worshiped the beast, exclaiming, theres never been anything like the beast. Youre not cold, youre not hotfar better to be either cold or hot. Conquerors will march in the victory parade, their names indelible in the book of life.
Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. I know that you have the reputation of being alive, even though you are dead. But if you do not wake up, i will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time i will come to you. Just as there were some secret things that belonged to god in moses time, so there are things not uncovered for us today deuteronomy 29. In the book of revelation this theme of the seven messengers is expanded upon, with the seven messengers greek, angels, which means messengers, whether spirit or human blowing the seven trumpets revelation 8 to 11, and the seven messengers giving messages to the seven successive days, or periods, of the true church revelation 2 and 3.
One not only comes to know in a better way the pattern of biblical prophecy, but also the person, power, glory and authority of the lord who is coming. Ill lead them up and present them by name to my father and his angels. And another messenger came and stood at the altar of sacrifice having a golden censer, and much incense was given to him, that he may offer it with the prayers of all the holy ones on the golden altar of incense which is befo. In light of this books stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. By thy messenger s thou hast reproached the lord, and hast said, with the multitude of my chariots i am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof. The book of revelation is one of the most complicated books of the bible, even for christians who have spent a lot of time reading the bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. When is the mission completed by the true messenger. The one who has gods seven spirits and the seven stars says. He sent it by his messenger to his slave john in signs. What was jesus message to the church in sardis in revelation.
I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. A stream that flowed through its market place carried gold dust from a nearby mountain. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title.
The bible gave the specific time of the fulfillment of the prophecy mentioned in. And the lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight. These things says he who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. You brag, im rich, ive got it made, i need nothing from anyone, oblivious that in fact youre a. Father chapman writes for the general reader, for the many who need to understand the truth of the message of the book of revelationboth its historical message and its message for christians today.
Revelation 3, new international version niv the bible app. Revelations about the messenger the new message from god. Revelation the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. Manalo is the fulfillment of the another angel messenger prophesied in revelation 7.
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