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Rev.A.R.Smith
 Oct 18, 07 - 9:16 PM |
Revelations, A Study. Section 2.a.
Revelations, A Study. Section 2. Here in Section 2. Chapters, 1:16 threw 3:22. we will look at the sevens of Revelations. Lets take notice of Jesus giving a description of Himself in each letter. Rev. 1:19, Is a commandment of Jesus to John to write the things hereafter. Rev 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels [Ministers] of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. The angels of the seven churches, are literal, Ministers, or Pastors. These angels are literal, Dan 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Dan 10:20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? And now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. ”Michael is the Angel of Israel.” Starting in Rev 2:1 we will take a look at the Seven Churches. Remember that Revelations is both, physical and Spiritual. Here are the Physical Churches. Definition of “UNTO”, [Middle English : un-, up to; see until + to, to; see to. Unto /Un´to/, conj. Until; till. [Obs.] ] Notice that the word unto, is mentioned in each letter to the Seven Churches. These letters were written to the Angel [Minister] of each church. Why? Because the Pastor or Ministers of Churches have much to answer for and His direction must come from the Spirit. [James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.] [Mar 13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.] “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” The Spirit of God is the one speaking to each Church and not the Angel. What is an Angel? 1. A MINISTER OR PASTOR OF A CHURCH, AS IN THE SEVEN ASIATIC CHURCHES. [ARCHAIC] 2. MESSENGER, A MESSENGER OF GOD. 3. A SPIRITUAL, CELESTIAL BEING, SUPERIOR TO MAN IN POWER AND INTELLIGENCE. IN THE SCRIPTURES THE ANGELS APPEAR AS GOD’S MESSENGERS. 4. Warier. 5.ATTENDANT 1.Ephesus. The city were worshipers of the false god Diana, full of congeries, witchcraft, Idolaters, ect. Now each church we see in these letters have some positive attributes ,we will concentrate on the bad. Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat, [To some extent or degree] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The Church was not true to the teachings of Christ. “and will remove thy candlestick [ Minister] out of his place, except thou repent. “ “out of his place” The Angel of Ephesus. When you remove the minister out of the church you loose Spiritual Guidance. 2.Smyrna. Smyrna ( The City) became a center for the cult of emperor worship. Only two churches, Smyrna and Philadelphia were true to Christ. Great persecution befell the Church and its angel was burned alive. Rev 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. “the synagogue of Satan” This is what Christ called the Jews at this time. The Jews broke their own laws at the murder of the Angel of Smyrna. The Church still exists. 3.Pergamos. Antipas was murdered by the Aesculapiu worshipers. “Satan’s seat”, The idol Aesculapius. Balaam - lord of the people; foreigner or glutton, the son of Beor.(Num. 31:8; comp. 16)(Deut. 23:4)(Num. 23:7).Nicolaitans, Professing Christians who, introduce a false freedom, licentiousness. They embraced Idol worship. 4.Thyatira. Jezebel, Daughter of Ethbaal, Preistest, 2Ki 9:7 And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel. 2Ki 9:22 ...the *****doms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many? “Bright and Morning Star”, |
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