8/6/2021 0 Comments Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 3, Chapter 3, August 6, 2021“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” John 5:24 (KJV) audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Thank you my friends for returning this week, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, August 2-4-6, 2021 as we now begin the 'verbatim' posts of the twenty-two chapters of the New Testament's last book - the Book of the Revelation, and will continue until all is posted from: audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', 'An Introduction', Post A, July 26, 2021 Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', 'An Introduction', Post B, July 28, 2021. Let us continue with our 'Working Outline' Going Forward, as well as incorporate the 'Notes' from the Commentary of Matthew Henry from 1710, to wit: GENERAL OVERVIEW OUTLINE: I. The PERSON of Jesus Christ — Christ in glory, Chapter 1 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 1, Chapter 1-AM, August 2, 2021 and Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 1, Chapter 1-Mid-day, August 2, 2021 Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 1, Chapter 1-PM, August 2, 2021 II. The POSSESSION of Jesus Christ — the church in the world, Chapters 2, 3 - August 2-4-6, 2021 Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 2, Chapter 2-AM, August 4, 2021 and Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 2, Chapter 2-Mid-day, August 4, 2021 Reading Verbatim, the Books of the New Testament, 'the Book of the Revelation', MWF, Post 2, Chapter 2-PM, August 4, 2021 A. Letter of Christ to the church in Ephesus, Chapter 2:1-7 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html B. Letter of Christ to the church in Smyrna, Chapter 2:8-11 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html C. Letter of Christ to the church in Pergamum, Chapter 2:12-17 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html D. Letter of Christ to the church in Thyatira, Chapter 2:18-29audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Now, our final 'intro post', and a week for each to access where we are at this time in our lives, before proceeding with Chapters 4-22 beginning the week of August 16, 2021 and continuing through the remainder of the of the chapters until all is posted. E. Letter of Christ to the church in Sardis, Chapter 3:1-6 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html F. Letter of Christ to the church in Philadelphia, Chapter 3:7-13 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html G. Letter of Christ to the church in Laodicea, Chapter 3:14-22 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Chapter 3 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Epistles to the church at Sardis; (1-6) at Philadelphia; (7-13) and Laodicea. (14-22) 1 '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. 2Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. 4Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 6He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.' Epistles to the church at Sardis; (1-6) audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Notes: 1-6. 'The Lord Jesus is He that hath the Holy Spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. Hypocrisy, and lamentable decay in religion, are sins charged upon Sardis, by One who knew that church well, and all her works. Outward things appeared well to men, but there was only the form of godliness, not the power; a name to live, not a principle of life. There was great deadness in their souls, and in their services; numbers were wholly hypocrites, others were in a disordered and lifeless state. Our Lord called upon them to be watchful against their enemies, and to be active and earnest in their duties; and to endeavour, in dependence on the grace of the Holy Spirit, to revive and strengthen the faith and spiritual affections of those yet alive to God, though in a declining state. Whenever we are off our watch, we lose ground. Thy works are hollow and empty; prayers are not filled up with holy desires, alms-deeds not filled up with true charity, sabbaths not filled up with suitable devotion of soul to God. There are not inward affections suitable to outward acts and expressions; when the spirit is wanting, the form cannot long remain. In seeking a revival in our own souls, or the souls of others, it is needful to compare what we profess with the manner in which we go on, that we may be humbled and quickened to hold fast that which remains. Christ enforces his counsel with a dreadful threatening if it should be despised. Yet our blessed Lord does not leave this sinful people without some encouragement. He makes honourable mention of the faithful remnant in Sardis, he makes a gracious promise to them. He that overcometh shall be clothed in white raiment; the purity of grace shall be rewarded with the perfect purity of glory. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life; the book of remembrance of all who live to God, and keep up the life and power of godliness in evil times. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before God, and all the angels, at the great day.' at Philadelphia; (7-13)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 7And 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; 8I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. 10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 12Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.' at Philadelphia; (7-13)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Notes: 7-13 'The same Lord Jesus has the key of government and authority in and over the church. He opens a door of opportunity to his churches; he opens a door of utterance to his ministers; he opens a door of entrance, opens the heart. He shuts the door of heaven against the foolish, who sleep away their day of grace; and against the workers of iniquity, how vain and confident soever they may be. The church in Philadelphia is commended; yet with a gentle reproof. Although Christ accepts a little strength, yet believers must not rest satisfied in a little, but strive to grow in grace, to be strong in faith, giving glory to God. Christ can discover this his favour to his people, so that their enemies shall be forced to acknowledge it. This, by the grace of Christ, will soften their enemies, and make them desire to be admitted into communion with his people. Christ promises preserving grace in the most trying times, as the reward of past faithfulness; To him that hath shall be given. Those who keep the gospel in a time of peace, shall be kept by Christ in an hour of temptation; and the same Divine grace that has made them fruitful in times of peace, will make them faithful in times of persecution. Christ promises a glorious reward to the victorious believer. He shall be a monumental pillar in the temple of God; a monument of the free and powerful grace of God; a monument that shall never be defaced or removed. On this pillar shall be written the new name of Christ; by this will appear, under whom the believer fought the good fight, and came off victorious.' and Laodicea. (14-22)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 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; 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.' and Laodicea. (14-22)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Notes: 14-22 'Laodicea was the last and worst of the seven churches of Asia. Here our Lord Jesus styles himself, "The Amen;" one steady and unchangeable in all his purposes and promises. If religion is worth anything, it is worth every thing. Christ expects men should be in earnest. How many professors of gospel doctrine are neither hot nor cold; except as they are indifferent in needful matters, and hot and fiery in disputes about things of lesser moment! A severe punishment is threatened. They would give a false opinion of Christianity, as if it were an unholy religion; while others would conclude it could afford no real satisfaction, otherwise its professors would not have been heartless in it, or so ready to seek pleasure or happiness from the world. One cause of this indifference and inconsistency in religion is, self-conceit and self-delusion; "Because thou sayest." What a difference between their thoughts of themselves, and the thoughts Christ had of them! How careful should we be not to cheat our owns souls! There are many in hell, who once thought themselves far in the way to heaven. Let us beg of God that we may not be left to flatter and deceive ourselves. Professors grow proud, as they become carnal and formal. Their state was wretched in itself. They were poor; really poor, when they said and thought they were rich. They could not see their state, nor their way, nor their danger, yet they thought they saw it. They had not the garment of justification, nor sanctification: they were exposed to sin and shame; their rags that would defile them. They were naked, without house or harbour, for they were without God, in whom alone the soul of man can find rest and safety. Good counsel was given by Christ to this sinful people. Happy those who take his counsel, for all others must perish in their sins. Christ lets them know where they might have true riches, and how they might have them. Some things must be parted with, but nothing valuable; and it is only to make room for receiving true riches. Part with sin and self-confidence, that you may be filled with his hidden treasure. They must receive from Christ the white raiment he purchased and provided for them; his own imputed righteousness for justification, and the garments of holiness and sanctification. Let them give themselves up to his word and Spirit, and their eyes shall be opened to see their way and their end. Let us examine ourselves by the rule of his word, and pray earnestly for the teaching of his Holy Spirit, to take away our pride, prejudices, and worldly lusts. Sinners ought to take the rebukes of God's word and rod, as tokens of his love to their souls. Christ stood without; knocking, by the dealings of his providence, the warnings and teaching of his word, and the influences of his Spirit. Christ still graciously, by his word and Spirit, comes to the door of the hearts of sinners. Those who open to him shall enjoy his presence. If what he finds would make but a poor feast, what he brings will supply a rich one. He will give fresh supplies of graces and comforts. In the conclusion is a promise to the overcoming believer. Christ himself had temptations and conflicts; he overcame them all, and was more than a conqueror. Those made like to Christ in his trials, shall be made like to him in glory. All is closed with the general demand of attention. And these counsels, while suited to the churches to which they were addressed, are deeply interesting to all men.' Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Remember, let's take our time. I truly believe that we will all benefit more studying the Book of the Revelation this time around, than ever before, because I do believe we are in the time of all written about to actually occur, more fully. Therefore, it will be more than - 'theories' or, 'I think...' But, Oh my, it will be 'this is it!!' Amen. Amen. As we are studying, we need to ever be asking ourselves, Lord, am I of this character??? Then, we need to 'repent', or thank Him for the work He has so mercifully wrought in our very hearts and souls!! Amen. Amen. [Philippians 2:13] audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Give Him the Praise, the Glory!!! Amen. Amen.
May Our Mutual Teacher, the Holy Spirit continue to 'quicken' you as He has me, to understand this to be the 'truth'. [John 14:26; 15:26; Luke 12:11-12; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 2:13] Amen. Amen. audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html We shall not post again before the week of MWF, August 16-18-20, 2021, that we may take the time to really digest with the Lord, exactly what He will say to us. We study to grow in the grace of the Lord. It requires time to do so. Amen. Amen.
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