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2:12-17 The word of God is a sword, able to slay both sin and sinners. It turns and cuts every way; but the believer need not fear this sword; yet this confidence cannot be supported without steady obedience.
“Take the oath and revile Christ and I’ll set you free!” Polycarp answered, “For eighty-six years I’ve served Jesus; how dare I now revile my King?” The proconsul finally gave up, and announced to the crowd the crime of the accused: “Polycarp has confessed that he is a Christian.”
Join us as we study through Revelation 2:12-17 verse by verse. Our Bible study guides contain discussion questions, verse by verse commentary, and applications which can help you or your small group get the most out of this book as you grow in understanding and obedience. Outline. II. Commendation (13) III. Criticism (14-15) IV. Counsel (16)
See Revelation 2:17 (printed below) What do you think this means? Hint: Notice the emphasis on the hiddenness, the intimacy, of the things the Lord promises. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Revelation 2:17 - 'The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows except the one who receives it.' on StudyLight.org
Revelation 2, Smith's Bible Commentary, Smith's Bible Commentary deepens Christian understanding by exploring original texts and historical context, providing invaluable insights.
(2.) What Christ called them- depths of Satan, Satanical delusions and devices, diabolical mysteries; for there is a mystery of iniquity, as well and the great mystery of godliness. It is a dangerous thing to despise the mystery of God, and it is as dangerous to receive the mysteries of Satan.
