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David Guzik commentary on Revelation 2, which includes Jesus’ letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira.
Revelation 2:1-7 verse by verse Bible study. 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 (2-3) III. Criticism (4) IV. Counsel (5-6) Discussion Questions.
[1.] They made use of the name of God to oppose the truth of his doctrine and worship; this very much aggravated their sin. [2.] They abused the patience of God to harden themselves in their wickedness. God gave them space for repentance, but they repented not. Observe,
Verse 1-3:22. - The epistles to the seven Churches. Once more we have to consider rival interpretations. Of these we may safely set aside all those which make the seven letters to be pictures of successive periods in the history of the Church.
In this chapter we have, I. The message sent to Ephesus, ver 1-7. II. To Smyrna, ver 8-11. III. To Pergamos, ver 12-17. IV. To Thyatira, ver 18, etc. The Church in Ephesus. (A.D. 95.)
(1) The attribute of the Saviour referred to is, that he "holds the stars in his right hand, and walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks," Revelation 2:1. (2) he commends them for their patience, and for their opposition to those who are evil, and for their zeal and fidelity in carefully examining into the character of some who claimed to ...
2 lut 2023 · Commentary: An unusually cryptic verse, but the meaning is simple: Those who manage to hold fast to the true faith and do not fall victim to the heresies will be sustained (given the manna or bread of life) and a name in the Book of Life which assures them a place in God's Kingdom. Jesus said, "Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and ...
