We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Chart 171 lists fourteen occurrences of the number seven in revelation. The book of revelation contains seven letters from jesus to 7 churches in asia minor. Comparison chart s letters to the seven churches of revelation. Revelation, after beginning with the messages to the seven churches in chapters two and three moves immediately to. He was the last of the original 12 apostles alive at this time. This suggests that the rapture will take place between the end of chapter 3 and the beginning of 4, and the church, so prominent in chapters 2 and 3, will move from earth to heaven in chapter 4 and therefore is not.
Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath. Perhaps some of you are wondering why study just the first. The final revelation of the seven church ages and the seven stars rev 1. The 7 churches of revelation revelation bible prophecy. Named for their geographical locations, the churches were strategically located along a major roman road. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. Revelation is one of the most intriguing and misunderstood.
In the apostle johns day the seven cities were located in a. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. The seven churches revelation, part 3, revelation 2. In these letters, jesus addresses the spiritual health of each church. Doctrinally, the passage has been seen as having something to say to churches today. A historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of the revelation of jesus christ preprint pdf available april 2018 with 16,447 reads how we measure reads. Christ dictated those 7 letters personally to the apostle john while he was exiled on the island of patmos. As stated in revelation 1, the 7 stars are angels for each church and the lampstands are the churches. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the book of revelation without realizing their importance. A perfect resource for individual or small group study. 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 revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ.
The covenantal form of the letters to the seven churches. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2. These seven cities in the roman province of asia, in modernday western turkey, were the most important of western anatolia. Revelation 2 3 bible truth web site by cooper abrams revelation chapters 23 begin the section that deals with situation in the day that john wrote the book. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. Practical lessons from the seven churches of revelation. Everyone, including me, approaches the book of revelation with ignorance, bias and baggage. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea were literal churches that existed in asia minor modern turkey during the first century a.
Practical lessons from the seven churches of revelation revelation 2 and 3 contain messages from the risen christ to the seven churches of asia. All of these factors tend to suggest that the revelation churches represent a. That is, all of the characteristics of the churches of revelation exist to some extent or another in the various churches and congregations of our own time. Seven churches of revelation, well look at the unique characteristics of one of the 7 churches. The church whose false prophetess was leading people. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. Understanding the 7 churches of revelation download. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. The prominence of the redemption motif in the book of revelation, with its repeated emphasis on christs salvific work cf. He that hath an ear let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. Study the seven churches of revelation from revelation chapters 2 and 3. This morning were going to begin a brief series of studies of the first three chapters of the last book in the bible the book o f revelation. Obstacles in understanding revelation before we examine the book of revelation, a few introductory words may be helpful.
Works, labor, patience, cannot bear those who are evil, judged the false apostles, hates the deeds of the nicolaitans. The seven churches of revelation i, john, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of jesus christ, was in the isle that is called patmos, for the word of god, and for the testimony of jesus christ. And from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. The seven churches of revelation, then and now way of life.
The seven successively span the churchs 2,000year history, culminating with the last three eras extant in the last hundred years. One example of the use of the number seven in the revelation given to john is the seven churches the text is addressed to. The final revelation of the seven church ages and the. Start the year by studying the end the book of revelation. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Apocalypse greek word for revelation is apokalupsis from which we get apocalypse. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches.
The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole. Robert baralepistlespaperon the lukewarm church at laodicea2032006 adpage 4 abstract st. Seven churches of revelation pdf download download. The seven churches of revelation first and foremost, the seven churches of revelation are examples of what christians were doing. The first three lessons are an introduction to the book of revelation covering the setting, the type of writings, and a quick tour of the themes of revelation. They constitute one of the most incisive new testament exhortations regarding church doctrine and christian living.
Timothy lehaye uses the same method of interpretation in his book revelation unveiled zondervan. John, who was exiled there by the romans as punishment for his ministry. To visit these 7 churches and the island of patmos, join us on. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. On this page you can read or download study on seven churches by stephen bohr pdf in pdf format. When john wrote the book of revelation under divine inspiration, he was imprisoned on the island of patmos, which is about 50 miles o. The revelation of jesus christ to the seven churches and to us published in hard copy format by the rev. Gain insights into gods love for the world, his warning and correction for the churches, and his hope and encouragement for the future. Well be exploring the 7 letters sent to 7 churches in the late first century. Constables notes on revelation 2020 edition was the last of johns inspired writings. But, primarily we will be looking at how the doctrine given to the seven churches of revelation is the same doctrine that was given to israel in the old testament, and the same as that given in matthew, mark, luke, john, hebrews and the epistles of peter, james, jude, and john. The seven churches of revelation 23 the american vision. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The 7 churches of revelation their struggles and strengths.
The church that needed to repent of sin revelation 2. The 7 churches in the book of revelation exist today, in one form or another, because some things never change. Each emphasizes repentance, overcoming, and judgment according to works. Most students are eager to get into the action of revelation as soon as possible. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. The seven churches of revelation may include at least three fulfillments. Build a firm foundation by teaching kids about revelation with these fun, simple lessons. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Revelation 2 1 john is commanded to write those things which the lord knew necessary to the churches of ephesus. So if you have your bibles with you, open them to the first chapter of revelation. Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived.
Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. The seven churches described in revelation 23 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. The new testament mentions 3 other churches in asia. Works, labor, patience, cannot bear those who are evil, judged the false apostles, hates the deeds of the. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a. A detailed study of these seven letters exceeds the scope of this brief glimpse.
Understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end it to the seven churches which are in asia. These churches mentioned in revelation chapter 2 and 3 represent different struggles and strengths of the christian church today. A study on the 7 churches in revelation churchleaders. While those messages concern the churches in asia of johns.
Each lesson included emphasizes how the letters also apply to the church today, as well as to individual christians. The letters in revelation 2 and 3 are for the end times, shortly before christs return. Thus the third purpose of the letters is to convey universal lessons that describe and deal with universal human tendencies. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. John addressed the book of revelation to the seven churches 1. All seven existed as church congregations in physical cities in the first century. The seven churches of revelation sermon by larry cockerham. This book uncovers as its greatest treasure, the supremacy of jesus christ and builds upon its most profound thesis, the sovereignty of jesus christ. Pdf a historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of the. Were the messages to these churches intended mainly for the congregations to which they were sent during the apostolic period. The style of writing in revelation is figurative and is known as apocalyptic literature. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. The seven churches of revelation, as described in chapters two and three of that book, have intrigued bible expositors down through the age.
Feb 19, 20 revelation was written to seven firstcentury churches as a spiritual wakeup call because of events that were about to take place upon the whole world oikoumene rev. Because apocalyptic prophecy reveals the comprehensive ways of god, the books of daniel and revelation are not easy to understand at. Here is a short overview of each of the 7 churches of revelation, plus a description of patmos, the place john actually received the book of revelation. I believe this series seven churches of revelation has the potential to revolutionize. Nov 18, 2010 audience youth and adults time 4560 minutes description this lesson uses johns letter to seven churches in asia minor a. Jesus christ, himself, spoke to the apostle john, who delivered those words to those churches in this letter revelation 1. What the bible says about seven churches of revelation.
This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. These messages of divine revelation and exhortation are pertinent to christians today. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation. Apr 12, 20 the very first five words of revelation chapter 1 is the revelation of jesus christ this is his story and he is the center. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. All of them are located in the asia minor, presentday turkey. Ashish amos of the indian society for promoting christian knowledge ispck, post box 1585, 1654, madarsa road, kashmere gate, delhi16. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. There were many churches in asia besides the seven churches mentioned in revelation 2 and 3, but for some unknown reason only seven are addressed in this book.
The lord rejects such churches and christians, for christ does not compromise with men. The use of oikoumene instead of kosmos indicates that the events that were about to unfold were confined to the roman empire. The 7 churches of revelation, dvd by day of discovery. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The seven churches mentioned in the book of revelation were actual physical churches in the names of the locations john gives, so the letters that john writes to these churches were actually delivered. Click download or read online button to get understanding the 7 churches of revelation book now. It is often rarely preached out of it, because of the severity of the judgment and tribulation.
How does jesus show himself in these verses to the church in philadelphia. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. The seven churches mentioned here are literally seven churches that existed at the time of the writing of the book and were located in asia. The testimony of jesus was particularly for the church i jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. A briefing package on the seven letters to the seven churches by chuck missler, which also views the seven churches as representing seven periods of church history, can be obtained by contacting koinonia house, po box d, coeur. These lessons for kids on the seven churches of revelation are easy to use and all about jesus. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. In this letter, jesus is described as holding the 7 stars and walking among the 7 lampstands. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven. The message to the seven churches in revelation 2 and 3 reveals some very important challenges for churches today. The seven churches of revelation bible student archives. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Print all or just the range of pages you want to print 8 week study schedule church pages to print jan.
Johns vision of the holy spirits message to the church at laodicea is a message of chastisement for lukewarm faith that had compromised with a pagan world. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. One of the most remarkable parts of that strange and difficult book, the. Pdf it is a study of the seven churches of the revelation as they are related to the seven periods of. John fell as one dead when he entered the visionary experience.
The following documentary takes a look at the seven churches and their meaning in the book of revelation. Jesus is declaring his authority and oversight of these churches. Asia minor was part of the byzantine empire, with its. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23.