These Things Saith He: Closing Thoughts from The Author

These things saith… Knowing Jesus and forming a real-to-life relationship with Him should be the focus of our lives as Christians. The Revelation of Jesus Christ begins with seven letters, and within these letters, Jesus opens with statements that reveal important truths about who He is. With help from the Holy Spirit, we can betterContinue reading “These Things Saith He: Closing Thoughts from The Author”

Unto the Angel of the Church of the Laodiceans

14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither coldContinue reading “Unto the Angel of the Church of the Laodiceans”

The Spirit’s Message to the Laodiceans

“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;  I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither coldContinue reading “The Spirit’s Message to the Laodiceans”

Jesus is the Beginning of the Creation of God.

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that areContinue reading “Jesus is the Beginning of the Creation of God.”

Jesus is the Faithful and True Witness.

“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God (Revelation 3:19).” “He shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge theContinue reading “Jesus is the Faithful and True Witness.”

Jesus is the Amen.

“These things saith, the Amen…” From Revelation 3 in the Letter to the Laodiceans. Verily, Verily, I say unto thee… How many times did Jesus begin a statement by saying, “verily?” This is the same word as “Amen,” and it means “truly.” This is used to accentuate the truthfulness of the statement and the significanceContinue reading “Jesus is the Amen.”

Unto the Angel of the Church in 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 “Unto the Angel of the Church in Philadelphia”

Concluding Considerations for the Letter to the Church of Philadelphia

For Ministers of Jesus It is important for minsters of Christ to set a good example of the patience of Jesus Christ. This seems to have a few applications. One, this means turning away from a life of wonton sin and love of this world. Yet, it also means being an example of patiently enduringContinue reading “Concluding Considerations for the Letter to the Church of Philadelphia”

For thou hast a little strength…

“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; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, andContinue reading “For thou hast a little strength…”

Jesus Opens and Shuts the Way.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” [i] As Christians, our hope isContinue reading Jesus Opens and Shuts the Way.