Book of Revelations Verse by Verse Study

Book of Revelations Verse by Verse Study Presented here is my own personal study of the Book of Revelations. I have inserted the Greek for k

12/05/2024

Hi everyone and I pray you are all well. Before moving on to the message to the church at Thyatira, I wanted to make a few brief comments. Primarily, I wanted to say that the Book of Revelations is not meant to frighten the true believer in Jesus Christ, but rather, to prepare that believer for the events that are to follow. God has not destined the true believer to wrath, but rather, God’s goal is to make the true believer prepared for a difficult time by addressing issues and weaknesses common to all of us believers still living in these fallen bodies and yet possessing the Holy Spirit of power, love, and self- control within. God takes notice of those who sincerely take His messages to heart and even records them in His book of Remembrance.

Consider the book of Malachi. That book bears similarities with chapters 2 and 3 of the book of Revelations. In Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, God tells the people those specific sins and issues He has with them. And in fact, that book was a similar kindness of God in that it was meant to prepare the people to be ready for and recognize the first coming of Jesus Christ. That book is a preview of the ministry of John the Baptist who did indeed prepare the people of his day to recognize and come to and believe in the true Messiah of Israel when He was presented to them.

Going back to the book of Malachi, something very comforting and encouraging is said regarding those who have truly taken the Lord’s words to heart and repented of what was being pointed out to them. Here are those passages from Malachi 3.

Mal 3:16-18
16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another (REPENTED AND MOURNED AND CHANGED DIRECTION), and the LORD GAVE ATTENTION AND HEARD IT, AND A BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE WAS WRITTEN BEFORE HIM FOR THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD AND ESTEEM HIS NAME. 17 “THEY WILL BE MINE,” says the Lord of hosts, “ON THE DAY THAT I PREPARE MY OWN POSSESSION, AND I WILL SPARE THEM AS A MAN SPARES HIS OWN SON WHO SERVE HIM.” 18 So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him. NASU

For verse 17, the King James Version reads: “AND THEY SHALL BE MINE,” says the Lord of host, “ON THE DAY WHEN I MAKE UP MY JEWELS.”

And then, going to Mal 4: 2-3, we read,

Mal 4:2-3
2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
3 AND YE SHALL TREAD DOWN THE WICKED; FOR THEY SHALL BE ASHES UNDER THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET IN THE DAY THAT I SHALL DO THIS (BRING HIS JUDGMENT AND WRATH UPON THE UNREPENTENT), saith the Lord of hosts. KJV

Verse 3 above is essentially the promise for those who hear, read, and heed the messages to the seven churches in Revelations 2-3. The Lord loves His Church. He is not mad at His Church. The Lord will make His Church fit for His Glorified, Holy Presence. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about those who remain outside His provision for salvation. God is graciously giving us all time, even while terrible things are happening in secret to the most vulnerable among us. The Book of Revelation is meant to prepare His Church for the time period leading up to and including the second coming of Christ just as the book of Malachi was for the most part meant to prepare the people for the first coming of Christ. For many in the church, even we who have tried hard with good intentions, but have failed in so many ways, the time coming for us as outlined in the Book of Revelations can be and will be our finest hour!

Rev 2:2020 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow (aphiemi- permit, allow, not to hinder) that ...
11/24/2021

Rev 2:20
20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow (aphiemi- permit, allow, not to hinder) that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach (didasko- in this case one who is instilling false doctrine into another) and seduce (planao- to lead away from the truth and into error) My servants to commit sexual immorality (porneuo- unlawful sexual activity) and eat things sacrificed to idols (eidolothutos- of meat sacrificed to an image or idol). NKJV

I could not say it any better than Jamisson, Fausett, and Brown said it in the following explanation below of “that woman Jezebel.” The spirit behind “that woman Jezebel” is alive and continues to manifest whenever and wherever a place is given to “it.” When asked about the signs preceding Jesus’s second coming, the very first thing He says (Matt 24:4) is “Take heed that no one deceives you.” As I am discovering, this is an UNDERSTATEMENT. We’ll look at Matt 24 a little later in our verse by verse study of Revelations.

Remember, these messages from Jesus Himself are His kindness meant to inform, prepare, and even comfort those who hear, read, and heed. Summing up, “that woman Jezebel”, that spirit seeks to silence and kill the true voice of truth and the true voice of those proclaiming the true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. “It” is here now and moving swiftly as the world and even some of the church has given “it” ground. Lastly, Thyatira is a good church. But, most likely being deceived, they have given place to this spirit. Jesus “sees” what we are often times unable or unwilling to see. That’s why accounting the “flesh life” to the Cross of Christ” is so, so important.

Rev 2:1919 I know (eido- I perceive, I comprehend) thy works (ergon- a deed that carries out (completes) an inner intent...
11/23/2021

Rev 2:19
19 I know (eido- I perceive, I comprehend) thy works (ergon- a deed that carries out (completes) an inner intention), and charity (agape- of the love of Christians toward Christians and the love of men toward men as prompted by a faith in Christ), and service (diakonia- Spirit inspired ministry guided by inner promptings of the Lord’s voice), and faith (pistis- God’s divine persuasion), and thy patience (hupomene- making one’s “home” in Christ while under the challenges He allots in life), and thy works (ergon); and the last to be more (pleion- greater in quantity) than the first. KJV

Rev 2:1818 And unto the angel (aggelos- properly a messenger of delegate) of the church in Thyatira write; These things ...
11/20/2021

Rev 2:18
18 And unto the angel (aggelos- properly a messenger of delegate) of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith (lego- to speak moving to a conclusion) the Son (hyios- He who shares the very nature of God) of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame (phlox-intense blazing sight, emblematic of PENETRATING searching out of evil and sin to all its far extremety) of fire (pyr- God’s Holy Fire that enlightens, convicts, corrects, and purifies the true believer which enables that believer to share in His likeness and to stand in His Holy, Glorified Presence; for the unbeliever, that same fire that is being stored up in which God pours out His consuming indignation that takes vengeance against the unrepentant), and his feet are like fine brass (chalkolibanon- shining copper as a result of having walked through the fire of God’s judgment upon sin); KJV

Just a few afterthoughts from looking at Jesus’ message to the church at Pergamum. Balaam certainly wasn’t a man of God...
11/19/2021

Just a few afterthoughts from looking at Jesus’ message to the church at Pergamum. Balaam certainly wasn’t a man of God, but he was able to “know” Him somewhat just by observation. He watched Israel. He watched how God led and disciplined or punished that nation. When sin was committed, he observed God’s punishment and he observed God’s mercy. He observed that the true and living God rewards righteousness and punishes sin. He also observed that God punishes sin even if the person or persons committing sin was duped. He doesn’t reward us as our sin deserves, but, nevertheless, His correction or discipline or punishment is always felt. And that is what Balaam knew about the God of Israel.
The bible says that judgment begins with the house of God. As I observe how the book of Revelations is laid out, I notice that it is the church that God deals with first. After chapters 2 and 3, then the focus is generally on the rest of the world. These messages to the seven churches are God giving the church a “heads up” on what to clean up before the judgement of God hits the earth. And yes, we believers will be around for a good part of what transpires as recorded in the book of Revelations. If I could put it in my own words, it’s like God is saying, “Take these messages to the churches to heart and you’ll be okay.” It’s that simple. Don’t take these messages to heart and you’ll be inviting unneeded suffering.
There are so many today who call themselves “preppers.” They are storing up tuna fish, toilet paper, guns, ammo, electric generators, and the list goes on. Well, I don’t know about all that, but in my opinion, the best way to prepare is to be right with God.
And lastly, for now, I realize that many would say that God’s judgment is already taking place. I agree. It’s obvious. But, based on the book of Revelations, things are going to get a lot worse. It’s not too late to clean up.
The following scripture passage is the basis of confidence under the worst of circumstances:
1 Tim 1:5 5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. NASU

Rev 2:17 17 "He who has an ear, let him hear (akouo- to hear so as to understand) what the Spirit says (lego- bringing ...
11/19/2021

Rev 2:17
17 "He who has an ear, let him hear (akouo- to hear so as to understand) what the Spirit says (lego- bringing a message to its conclusion) to the churches. To him who overcomes (nikao- to carry off the victory implying a battle won and that won ground maintained) I will give some of the hidden (krupto- that which has been concealed) manna (literally means “what is it” and refers to what God provides to live in His preferred will) to eat. And I will give him a white stone (psephos- in ancient times, a white stone typically meant a vote of approval), and on the stone a new (kainos- new in quality, fresh in opportunity, unused) name (onoma- character, reputation) written which no one knows except him who receives (lambano- actively lay hold of to take or receive) it."' NKJV

Rev 2:1515 Thus (houto- like this) you also have those who hold (are actively promoting) the doctrine (teaching) of the ...
11/19/2021

Rev 2:15
15 Thus (houto- like this) you also have those who hold (are actively promoting) the doctrine (teaching) of the Nicolaitans (this teaching upheld the supposed liberty in Christ of eating things sacrificed to idols as well as committing fornication), which thing I hate. NKJV
Rev 2:16
16 Repent (metanoeo- literally, to think differently afterward, that is, to think differently after considering the “Word” of Christ), or else I will come to you quickly (tachu- shortly or by surprise) and will fight (polemeo- make war) against them with the sword of My mouth (stoma- the utterances of Jesus in judgment). NKJV

Rev 2:1414 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold (krateo- actively holding and prac...
11/18/2021

Rev 2:14
14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold (krateo- actively holding and practicing tightly) the doctrine (didache-teaching) of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block (snare) (skanadalon- stresses the method of entrapment; how someone is caught by their own devices like their pride, carnal thinking etc.) before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. NKJV

Rev 2:1313 "I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne (thronos- seat of Satan’s power and authority) ...
11/18/2021

Rev 2:13
13 "I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne (thronos- seat of Satan’s power and authority) is. And you hold fast (krateo- to keep carefully and faithfully) to My name (onoma- figuratively, the manifestation or revelation of someone’s character, and in this case, as distinguishing them from all others), and did not deny (arneomai- by one’s actions to show estrangement from Christ) My faith (pistis- God’s divine persuasion given as a gift through the Word of God) even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. NKJV

Rev 2:12 "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, 'These things says He who has the sharp (oxus- sharp and swi...
11/18/2021

Rev 2:12
"And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,
'These things says He who has the sharp (oxus- sharp and swift) two-edged (distomos- literally “two mouthed”, like a two edged sword which penetrates at every point of contact, coming in or going out) sword (rhomphaia- a long Thracian broad sword that both cuts and pierces, synomous with finality and dominance): NKJV

Rev 2:1111 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh (nikao- from ni...
11/18/2021

Rev 2:11
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh (nikao- from nike, victory; properly, conquer and the verb implies a battle) shall not be hurt of the second death. KJV

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