Laodicea
The church in Laodicea came under stern rebuke for its faults but was still the object of God’s loving concern.
Revelation
Philadelphia
The Church of Philadelphia received no warning and no rebuke. They were told to hold fast till the Second Coming.
The Seven Spirits of God
The seven spirits of God is a reference to seven manifestations or characteristics of God.
Sardis
The Church of Sardis was the fifth church in the series of John’s letters to the seven churches in Revelation.
Thyatira
Thyatira was the home of Lydia the seller of purple of Acts 16. They allowed spiritual Jezebel to have an unhealthy influence.
Pergamos
The message to Pergamos in Revelation chapter 2 includes warnings against holding the doctrines of Balaam and of the Nicolaitans.
Revelation 22:11
The declaration of Revelation 22 11 is a recognition that people have made final choices for good or evil and, since they are made, the harvest can happen.
Revelation 22
Revelation chapter 22 includes the throne of god, the tree of life and the water of life. Everything will be provided for the eternal happiness of the saved.
Revelation 21
In Revelation chapter 21 the earth is made new and becomes, with the New Jerusalem, the eternal home of the saved where God will dwell with them.
Revelation 20
Is the Millennium of Revelation 20 also mentioned in the Old Testament? It turns out that it is also described in Isaiah.
Smyrna
Smyrna was the church in Revelation (in addition to Philadelphia) that received no rebuke and no warning. Evidently, they were and are the faithful ones.
Ephesus
Ephesus, in Bible times, was a center for worship of the goddess Diana. In Pauls’ time, it also became an important center for Christianity.
The Seven Churches of Revelation
The messages to the seven churches of Revelation have multiple layers of meaning. And they include messages for the people/churches of the last days.
Revelation 19:10
Revelation 19:10 defines the testimony of Jesus and, when combined with other verses, shows it to be a characteristic of the last-day remnant.
Revelation 19
Revelation chapter 19 includes the Second Coming followed by the Marriage Supper of the Lamb to which all are invited.
Revelation 1
Revelation Chapter 1 was given for us to understand what is coming and Who is coming and the events that will lead up to the Second Coming.
Seven Stars
The seven stars of Revelation 1:20 are angels according to the Word but there are significant clues that those stars are not what we normally think of as angelic beings.
Jesus’ Second Coming
Jesus’ Second Coming has been spoken of as though it is about since the days of the apostles, and even before. But it is getting ever closer.
Revelation 18
Revelation chapter 18 describes Babylon’s fall and the reactions to it by the kings of the earth, the merchants of the earth and the shipmasters.
Revelation 17
In Revelation chapter 17, the harlot is described as sitting on a beast both to control and to be supported by it.
Revelation 16
In Revelation chapter 16, the seven last plagues occur as God withdraws His presence and protection from the Earth.
Revelation 5
In Revelation chapter 5, we see that the Lamb is found worthy to open the scroll sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 4
In Revelation chapter 4, John sees various beings around the throne of God in heaven. There are 24 elders and 4 strange beasts. Who are they?
The Plagues of Revelation
The plagues that will be poured out at the end of the world are not sent by God. Rather, He is trying to protect us from their effects.
The Song of Moses
The song of Moses may refer to either or both of songs given in Exodus 15 and Deuteronomy 32
Revelation 15
In Revelation chapter 15 seven angels are given the seven last plagues but they are also given the vials of the wrath of God. Are they the same thing?
Revelation 14 Part 5
The patience of the saints will be much needed as they faithfully endure the difficult waiting preceding the Second Coming.
Sin and Punishment
Sin and punishment, fire and brimstone. How do you think God deals with sin and sinners? You may be surprised at the truth.
Revelation 14:8
Revelation 14:8 Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Revelation 14, Part 2
Revelation 14 includes the first angel’s message to fear God and given glory to Him for the hour of His judgment is come.