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The Book of Revelation Our Presuppositions: • God means what He says and says what He means • The Bible is an integrated whole. Every detail is there by design (Mt 5: 17, 18) • Nothing is trivial: All things for our learning (Rom 15: 4) • God is His own interpreter (Isaiah 28: 9, 10) • Everything is explained elsewhere in the scriptures (Hos 12: 10) Contains a divinely inspired outline (Chapter 1: 19) Rev 1: 19 Write things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; - Write things which you have seen (vision of chapter 1) - Write things which are (seven letters to seven churches, chapters 2 -3) - Write things which shall be after these things (these things being the things “which are” that were just mentioned, namely the churches, chapters 4 -22)
Evidence for Supernatural Design by the Holy Spirit Paul wrote 13 letters that he signed. 3 were doubles (first and second – whatever) 3 were to pastors (Timothy, Titus, Philemon) That means Paul wrote 7 churches… Hmm… I wonder if themes of the seven churches Paul wrote somehow line up with themes of the seven churches Jesus wrote to… Ephesians Ephesus Philippians Smyrna Corinthians Pergamos Galatians Thyatira Romans Sardis Thessalonians Philadelphia Colossians Laodicea Love, Fellowship (We are his poetry) Joy through suffering (That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; ) Worldliness (too much world in Corinth, not enough Corinth in the world) Keeping the Law (religious externalism) Remnant and Orthodoxy (Paul spends three chapters on it) The Rapture (the rapture of living, dead in Christ, the antichrist, etc. ) The Lord is our provider (stop looking to the world, look to Him)
Evidence for Supernatural Design by the Holy Spirit Churches existence in history Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea Promise to overcomer AFTER close of letter Promise to overcomer BEFORE close of letter – Warning about G. T. Promise to overcomer BEFORE close of letter – Warning missing rapture Promise to overcomer BEFORE close of letter – Promise to be Raptured Promise to overcomer BEFORE close of letter – Warning about G. T. At the time of the end: Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea No longer exists Still exists – Promised removal to the individual Still exists – Promised removal as a church Still exists – Promised removal to the individual
Evidence for Supernatural Design by the Holy Spirit Churches existence in history Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea Sowing of the seeds, the first love Suffering church Mixed marriage, Abnormal growth False doctrine The remnant Missions, greatly prized Worldly Apostolic Age (< 100 A. D. ) Age of Persecution (100 – 313 A. D. ) Imperial Church (313 – 590 A. D. ) Age of the Papacy (590 – Tribulation) Reformation (1517 – Tribulation) Missionary Church (1730 – Rapture) Apostate Church (1900 – Tribulation) The Seven Kingdom Parables Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea Sowing of the seeds, the first love Suffering church Mixed marriage, Abnormal growth False doctrine The remnant Missions, greatly prized Worldly Sower and the Soils (Mat. 13: 3) Tares and the Wheat (Mat. 13: 24) Mustard Seed (Mat. 13: 31) Woman and the Leaven (Mat. 13: 33) Treasure in the Field (Mat. 13: 44) Perl of Great Price (Mat. 13: 45) Fishing Net (Mat. 13: 47)
Each of Jesus letters contains 6 parts Church Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea Title Commendation Name Means Letter Theme Criticism Exhortation Historical Period Closure Kingdom Parables Promise Paul’s Letters
Rev 2: 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Rev 2: 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: Rev 2: 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Rev 2: 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Rev 2: 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Rev 2: 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. Rev 2: 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Name Means: Darling, or first love Letter Theme: Lack of Love Title Jesus Uses: Fellowship, or Caring Commendation: Works, labor, patience, doctrinal purity, endurance, labor with endurance Criticism: Lack of Love – lost first love (frozen chosen) Exhortation: Remember, repent, repeat <Closure> Overcomer: Eat from the Tree of Life in the paradise of God Kingdom Parable: Sower and the Soils (Mat. 13: 3) Paul’s letter: Ephesians (Theme: Love) Historical Period: Apostolic Age (< 100 A. D. )
Rev 2: 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is 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. Rev 2: 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev 2: 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Name Means: Letter Theme: Title Jesus Uses: Commendation: Criticism: Exhortation: <Closure> Overcomer: Kingdom Parable: Paul’s letter: Historical Period: Source of Myrrh, Crushing, Death Suffering and Death Conquered Death Works, tribulation, poverty, saw they are Jews but are not <NONE> Endure and fear not, 10 periods of tribulation, crown of life Crown of life, not be hurt by second death Tares and Wheat, sorting the good from the bad (Mat. 13: 24) Philippians (Theme: Joy through suffering) Age of Persecution (100 – 313 A. D. )
Rev 2: 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; Rev 2: 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. Rev 2: 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. Rev 2: 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Rev 2: 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Rev 2: 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Name Means: Letter Theme: Title Jesus Uses: Commendation: Criticism: Exhortation: <Closure> Overcomer: Kingdom Parable: Paul’s letter: Historical Period: Mixed marriage Perversion, impurity Word of Truth, Doctrinal purity Works, held fast to His name, Not denied the faith Doctrine of Balaam, Doctrine of Nicolaitans Repent Eat of the hidden Manna, a white stone with a new name Mustard Seed (Mat. 13: 31) Corinthians (Theme: Marriage to the world) Imperial Church (313 – 590 A. D. )
Balaam : Numbers 22 -24 The way (or error) of Balaam : 2 Peter 2: 15 and Jude 1: 11 Selling Spiritual services for Money The doctrine of Balaam : Revelation 2: 14 He taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before Israel Intentional misleading of the flock for the intended result of destruction of the flock whether they realize it or not
After the Persians took over Babylonia in 539 B. C. , they discouraged the continuation of the mystery religions of Babylon. As a result, the Babylonian cultists moved to Pergamum (or Pergamos) where one of the seven churches of Asia Minor was later located. The chief priests of the Babylonian cult honored the fish god by wearing crowns in the shape of a fish head. The crowns bore the words, “Keeper of the Bridge. ” This was symbolic of the “bridge” between man and Satan. The Roman Emperors adopted the Latin title Pontifex Maximus, which means “Major Keeper of the Bridge. ” Later the bishop of Rome adopted the same title. The pope today is called “pontiff, ” which is short for pontifex. Even today the term Pontifex Maximus can be found throughout the Vatican and numerous cathedrals in Rome.
Rev 2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; Rev 2: 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Rev 2: 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. Rev 2: 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Rev 2: 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. Rev 2: 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Rev 2: 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. Rev 2: 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. Rev 2: 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: Rev 2: 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. Rev 2: 28 And I will give him the morning star. Rev 2: 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
In 378 A. D. , Damasus, the bishop of Rome, took on the office of Pontifex Maximus, (high priest) of the Babylonian religion, which had previously been the prerogative of the Roman emperor, and began the combining of the “Christian” church with pagan religion – the result of which has never been subsequently separated. By 590 A. D. , the integration was complete. The ceremonies, rites, titles, vestments, celibate priests, restriction of diets, Mariolatry, image and crucifix worship, veneration of saints, adoration of the host, papal infallibility, transubstantiation, etc. all come from the Babylonian idolatry, in some cases with the names changed slightly to thinly veneered Christian nomenclature. I Kings 21 – Jezebel and the Inquisition The Inquisition Called “The Holy Office, ” the Inquisition was instituted by Pope Innocent III and was perfected by Pope Gregory IX. Under it everyone was required to inform against heretics. Anyone suspect was liable to torture, without knowing the name of his accuser. The proceedings were secret. The Inquisitor pronounced sentence and victim was turned over to civil authorities to be imprisoned for life or to be burned. The victim’s property was confiscated and divided between the church and the state. The Inquisition claimed vast multitudes of victims in Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands and did its most deadly work against the Albigenses. The Albigenses, or Carthari, in southern France, northern Spain and northern Italy preached against the immoralities of the priesthood, worship of saints and images, completely rejected the clergy and their claims, opposed the claims of the Church of Rome, made great use of the Scriptures, and lived self-denying lives with a great zeal for moral purity. By 1167 they embraced a majority of the population of southern France and were very numerous in northern Italy. In 1208 Pope Innocent III ordered a crusade in which the bloody war of extermination utterly wiped out town after town, the inhabitants murdered without discrimination, until all of the Albigenses were utterly wiped out.
The church of Thyatira Introduction of Mary worship as the queen of heaven Extensive use of the Inquisition – but – Extensive missionary programs Building schools, hospitals, care centers, etc. Name Means: Letter Theme: Title Jesus Uses: Commendation: Criticism: Exhortation: Stronghold of the Daughter, the queen of heaven False Doctrine Eyes like a flame of fire, feet as of bronze Works, charity, service, faith, patience, and even more works Abide false doctrine (Jezebel) and spiritual fornication To those who are pure, hold fast – everyone else, judgment! Promise to be cast into the Great Tribulation!! Power over nations, rule with rod of Iron, the morning star Overcomer: <Closure> Kingdom Parable: Woman and the leaven (Mat. 13: 33) Paul’s letter: Galatians (Theme: Religious externalism) Historical Period: The Papal Church (590 – Tribulation)
Rev 3: 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. Rev 3: 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Rev 3: 3 Remember 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. Rev 3: 4 Thou 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. Rev 3: 5 He 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. Rev 3: 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Anglican / Episcopalian Recognized as being halfway between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism E T Amish Use to be known as the Anabaptist, known for their rejection of all modern society and technological advances E L Baptists are the largest of the Free Church denominations and are characterized by adult baptism and encouraging religious freedom and separation of church and state. Lutheran M P Lutheranism, based on the teachings of Martin Luther, is one of the largest Protestant denominations in the world today. O C Presbyterian and Reformed churches share a common origin in the 16 th-century Swiss Reformation and the teachings of John Calvin. N I Seventh-Day Adventists A group known for its Sabbath observance, expectation of Christ, and emphasis on physical health.
The church of Sardis Have a name that you are alive, but are dead Guilty of the same wars and bloodshed as the church they broke from, but has no accomplishments - NOTHING GOOD!! Name Means: Letter Theme: Title Jesus Uses: Commendation: Criticism: Exhortation: Remnant False Name (alive but dead) Has the seven spirits, and the seven stars <NONE> Reputation of being alive, but are dead; works incomplete! Strengthen what you have left; promise to be caught by surprise by the rapture!! White raimnant, confess his name before my Father and Angels Overcomer: <Closure> Kingdom Parable: Treasure in the Field (Mat. 13: 44) Paul’s letter: Romans (Theme: The remnant and orthodoxy) Historical Period: The Reformation (1517 – Tribulation)
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