The two churches commended the most in the Lord Jesus Christ’s letters to the churches (Smyrna and Philadelphia) were both facing severe opposition. Grace is a flower that often grows best in winter. The Christian life is not lived in view of time but in view of...
The letter to the church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) teaches us the need we have for humble, sincere faith that looks to Christ in both what he has done for us and in his glory to be revealed when he returns in judgment. The Lord Jesus says to the church, “I know...
In Revelation chapter 4, the apostle John relates to us a view of the throne of God. The vision is symbolic. The symbols are to be interpreted to understand the truths that they convey to us. In verse 5 we read, “From the throne came flashes of lightning, and...
In Revelation 4:1, the apostle John looks and sees “a door standing open in heaven.” Several prophets in the Old Testament were given visions of heaven on God’s glory on his throne. They warned of impending judgements on men or nations. The book of Revelation likewise...
The letter to the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) begins this way: “The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like flames of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze.” The words are a reminder that Christ cannot be deceived. He has penetrating vision...
The church in Pergamum gets a mixed evaluation from the Lord in his letter to them (Revelation 2:12-17). The Lord knows the gloomy circumstances that they were in. The city is described as a place “where Satan’s throne is,” and where “Satan dwells.” It’s important to...
