Seven churches of asia commentary on the book

Seven churches commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Of the seven churches, four demonstrate a spirit of compromiseephesus, pergamum, thyatira, and laodicea. Revelation the last book of the bible contains jesus final words to his church through 7 letters to 7 churches. At the time of john, the region refers to the peninsula know as asia minor.

Many churches in asia and the middle east face persecution. The revelator says plainly that the seven golden lampstands obvious symbols are the seven churches, and he identifies those seven churches as seven churches which are in asia 1. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey. 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. The number seven repeatedly occurs in the text of the book of revelation.

Although these messages were challenges to these specific churches, by application they are directed toward churches throughout history. Category assignments are somewhat arbitrary in some cases. All seven existed as church congregations in physical cities in the first century. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. A commentary about the seven churches church in sardis. William fuller, i will not erase his name from the book of life rev 3. With two thousand years separating the seven churches of asia and the modern churches of the world, the question of relevance is critical. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. Summary table for the seven churches r 03c characteristics of the churches help us identify the times they symbolize 0111. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. All of them are located in the asia minor, presentday turkey. The seven successively span the churchs 2,000year history, culminating with the last three eras extant in the last hundred years. The apostle john salutes the seven churches of asia.

Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived. As i discuss them, the discussion for each letter consists of four parts. The study of the seven churches can be very large and in depth. Seven churchesintroduction page 1 seven churches of asia introduction introduction. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity. The seven churches of revelation, as described in chapters two and three of that book, have intrigued bible expositors down through the age. They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. At least six editions were published in the uk and the usa in the 19th century. Over the next 7 weeks, our church is going to examine jesus words to these 7 churches and consider what he is saying to ours. Hemer was one of the preeminent scholars on the seven churches, and many of his articles on the biblical sites in turkey can be found in such references works as the international standard bible encyclopedia, revised edition, and the new bible dictionary. The seven churches of revelation may include at least three fulfillments. Christians who read revelation for the first time may wonder why this book, which is primarily about end times prophecy, should first include these messages to seven specific historical churches in chapters 2 and 3.

The final words of the book are similar to some of the nt epistles. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The immediate audience for the revelation recorded by john is the seven churches which are in asia rev. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia, revelation ii.

Also known as the seven churches of asia modern turkey as the first chapter of the book of revelation explains, the apostle john was given a vision of endtime events leading up to the return of jesus christ. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. The meaning of the 7 churches of revelation the seven churches of revelation represent report cards for christians. He alone can infallibly interpret the symbols of the book of revelation. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. Kupte knihu commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia za 21. Yet you have a few people in sardis who have not soiled their clothes. Map of the 7 churches of revelation seven churches of asia. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia richard c. Seven churches introduction page 1 seven churches of asia introduction introduction. A historical and spiritual view of the seven churches of.

Beasleymurray and laymans commentaries like that of paul barnett revelation. In the book of revelation, jesus christ instructed john to write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. Understanding the 7 churches of revelation download. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The temple and city of jerusalem had been destroyed, and the jews dispersed 26 years before, and johns attention was called to the condition of the seven representative churches of asia.

The seven churches of revelation were real, physical congregations when the apostle john wrote this bewildering last book of the bible around 95 ad, but many scholars believe the passages have a second, hidden meaning. The seven spirits of god are mentioned in the book of revelation. These letters were written to seven christian churches that sprang up throughout asia minor, which is presentday turkey. Seven historical churches in asia minor which revelation chapters 2 and 3 are written to. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse, the seven churches of asia and the seven churches of asia minor referring to the roman province of asia, modern day asia minorturkey are seven of the major churches of early christianity, dating from the first century ad, as indicated in the book of revelation, chapters 2 and 3, of the new testament. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. Revelation 1 discusses how christ is the almighty god and the heart of the book of revelation. While preaching on the 7 churches of asia minor, my favorite commentators have been. Pen and ink were means of strengthening and comforting others. Revelation 23 7 letters to 7 churches, part 1 grace. Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, contemporary english version from john to the seven churches in asia. The seven churches of the apocalypse the church of god. Criswell sermon library the seven churches of asia.

Were the messages to these churches intended mainly for the congregations to which they were sent during the apostolic period. The seven churches the book of revelation was written in a. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia.

The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. What was jesus message to the church in sardis in revelation. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. On the radio and on television you are sharing with us the services of the first baptist church in dallas. It is a worthwhile adjunct to academic commentaries like that of g. In these two chapters the lord gives seven messages to the churches. The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. The seven churches of revelation bible student archives. 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.

The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all. Though the letters are written to the seven churches in asia minor, there are considerable parallels to the churches in todays church age. Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Verses 48 comprise an extended greeting to the seven churches in asia later specifically named in verse 11, as well as in chapters 2 and 3. I pray that you will be blessed with kindness and peace from god, who is and was and is coming.

Each of these messages includes specific information for each church, and there are lessons in each letter for believers today. It is a study of the seven churches of the revelation as they are related to the seven periods of church christian history and the spiritual meaning. Seven churches of asia commentary a testimony of jesus. Ashish amos of the indian society for promoting christian knowledge ispck, post box 1585, 1654, madarsa road. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Studies in revelation the seven churches by pastor stephen bohr secrets page 6 of 193 i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Each receives a description of its present condition with a necessary warning and a call to the overcomers to persevere. All of these seven churches mentioned in revelation chapters 2 and 3 are literal churches that were located in asia minor. In the apostle johns day the seven cities were located in a. Trench, epistles to the seven churches revelation resources. Seven churches commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.

Click download or read online button to get understanding the 7 churches of revelation book now. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. 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. Declares when, where, and how, the revelation was made to him.

Trench, richard commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia submitter. Nov 16, 2000 the letters to the seven churches of asia in their local setting the biblical resource series colin j. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Though the letters are written to the seven churches in asia minor, there are considerable parallels to the. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. The letters to the seven churches of asia in their local. For 2,000 years, scholars have wondered why such an important message would be sent to these churches since they werent even the most important of their day, let alone now. 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. Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey that existed during the apostle johns time. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. This is the fifth church of the seven churches in asia minor, and ephesus fought hard to its doctrine and lost because of its lost love and stood in the need of repentance to return to its first works.

These churches were planted and cultivated by the apostle paul, with the church at ephesus being the lead church. The apostle refers many things to a personal meeting. Seven churches of asia commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. What the bible says about seven churches of revelation. To readers living in the first century, an age when the. Commentary on the epistles to th e seven churches in asia is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. So if you have your bibles with you, open them to the first chapter of revelation. The apostles address to the seven churches of asia rev are generally recognised by modern commentators to be an integral part of the book, however, much disagreement remains as to their nature and purpose. John was not far from 100 years old, and the only remaining apostle. The text of the letter from the book of revelation 2.

Trench, richard commentary on the epistles to the seven churches in asia. The seven churches were located in asia minor or the country that is now called turkey. Scholarly work on the epistles to the seven churches contained in revelation ii and iii. Chapter two the seven churches, part 1 revelation commentary. The significance of johns letters to the seven churches. The seven churches described in revelation 23 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. Uncovering evidence that the book of revelation was written prior to the destruction of jerusalem in 70 ad is only of secondary concern. Such parallels are noted at relevant points in the commentary, but one of. Works are very important to the book of revelation seven times in chapters 2 and 3, and four or five other times in the rest of the book. Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come. This is the pastor bringing the eleven oclock morning message entitled t.

The primary focus of this article is to convey who comprised the membership of the seven churches of asia, to whom the book of revelation was written, and to which dispensation they belong. With further study you can match the descriptions of christ with those in chapter 1. Asia is not the asia of our day which is the worlds largest continent stretching from the pacific ocean on its eastern border to the ural mountains in the west. While these revelation letters are not as strongly prophetic as other parts of that book, they warn todays drifting churches that discipline will come to those. Trench, richard commentary on the epistles to the seven. What is the relationship between the seven churches mentioned in revelation and modern churches. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches.