He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God (Revelation 2:7). What is it that Ephesus must overcome if they are to avoid having theirContinue reading “These Things Saith He – Overcoming Ephesus”
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These Things Saith He – Symbolism and Phrases Used in the Letters to the 7 Churches
Prophetic symbols and phrases convey ideas and meaning that goes beyond natural understanding. Some of these are explained explicitly while others are not, leaving room for interpretation based on what is revealed in scripture and by the Spirit of God. This chapter considers the interpretation of symbols and phrases seen throughout the letters to theContinue reading “These Things Saith He – Symbolism and Phrases Used in the Letters to the 7 Churches”
These Things Saith He – Method of Interpretation
There are several ideas about how prophecy should be interpreted and this is a subject that one can research on their own. The perspective taken within the contents of “These Things Saith He” is based on this idea: God does not look at things from the same perspective as man does. Man looks at theContinue reading “These Things Saith He – Method of Interpretation”
These Things Saith He – Introduction
We have had many superstars and champions of the Christian faith. It isn’t hard to name a few influential figures. We have looked to the great reformation leaders of old who founded the mainline Christian denominations we have today. We have looked to radio evangelists, televangelists, and in the modern era, all manner of onlineContinue reading “These Things Saith He – Introduction”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Reflect, Discuss, and Expect a Revival
There is a wealth of understanding for us in the letters of Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation and in the Book of Revelation in totality–a book that reveals Jesus, the nature of the true church, the nature of the unfaithful church, and the results both can expect. As it pertains to the lettersContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Reflect, Discuss, and Expect a Revival”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Philadelphia
7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, andContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Philadelphia”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Sardis
And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for IContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Sardis”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Was Fooled by Thyatira Too
As much as I reject the things we see in Thyatira, I also sympathize. I especially sympathize with the ignorant who are lured into the ways of Thyatira, because that is what I was. I was ignorant of the scriptures and of what the Christian life was really about. I think I spent most ofContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Was Fooled by Thyatira Too”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Pergamos—Let’s Try This Again
I missed an important point when considering the letter to the church of Pergamos, and it is this: thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith. I got hung up on interpreting what “Satan’s seat” means and how we see this today. However, this is not so much the trouble for Pergamos.Continue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Pergamos—Let’s Try This Again”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Pergamos
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was myContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Pergamos”
Jesus Alone 