Category Archives: Teachings

The Kinsman-Redeemer and the Scroll with Seven Seals (Part 3) The Scroll and the Lamb (5:1-4) “1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loudContinue reading “Revelation Chapter 5:1-14“

The Throne Room of Heaven Caught up to Heaven 4:1-2a “1 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this. 2 At onceContinue reading “Revelation Chapter 4:1-11“

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Introduction The Book of Revelation was written by the apostle John between AD 91 and 96 during the reign of Domitian, while he was in exile on the island of Patmos, most likely for refusing to worship the Roman Emperor as god. There is confirmation of John’s authorship of RevelationContinue reading “Revelation Chapter 1:1-20“

Laodicea – Compromise and Apostacy Revelation 3:14-22 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. 15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, becauseContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Philadelphia – Revival and Evangelism Revelation 3:7-13 “7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. 8 I know your works. Behold, I have setContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Sardis – Dead Orthodoxy Revelation 3:1-6 “1 And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains andContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Thyatira – The Great Compromise Revelation 2:18-29 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, andContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Pergamum – Compromise with the world Revelation 2:12-17 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in theContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Smyrna – Persecuted and poor, but rich Revelation 2:8-11 “8 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that theyContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“

Introduction and Ephesus Introduction Christ’s message to the Seven churches “John to the seven churches that are in Asia” (Rev. 1:4) As the leader of the Asian church, John was targeted by Roman authorities under the Emperor Domitian and exiled to Patmos (Rev. 1:9). Christian tradition holds that Domitian (AD 81–96) had John boiled inContinue reading “Seven Letters to Seven Churches“