Tag: Revelation 2

#3 in Revelation Series by Dr. Heath Lambert – FBC Jacksonville, Fl – 1/31/2021

Part of series on Matthew

Henry Luke

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Notes: A- For how to have peace with God and become a Disciple Y click here, for how to have the peace of God and grow as a Disciple click here, for how to teach Disciples to be Disciple-makers click here.

Y- “Disciples” or “Christians”? Z- For the name I normally use for the Lord Jesus Christ, click here;

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7 Church Eras from Revelation 2-3

Revelation is a complicated book with different interpretations. I will not try to defend anyone except I believe the Apostle John was the writer.

BibleProject 2 Videos for Revelation.  [B] 

I am finishing my 6 month Bible Reading by reading Revelations one book at a time. on 11/20/20 I read chapter 2. 

” The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. The first purpose of the letters was to communicate with the literal churches and meet their needs at that time. The second purpose is to reveal seven different types of individuals/churches throughout history and instruct them in God’s truth. Our focus should be on what message God is giving us through the seven churches. The seven churches are:

(1) Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) – the church that had forsaken its first love (2:4).

(2) Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) – the church that would suffer persecution (2:10).

(3) Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) – the church that needed to repent (2:16).

(4) Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) – the church that had a false prophetess (2:20).

(5) Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) – the church that had fallen asleep (3:2).

(6) Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) – the church that had endured patiently (3:10).

(7) Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) – the church with the lukewarm faith (3:16).”  Source

“Here’s a basic timeline of the 7 church eras with the phase of the Rome beast they faced.

7 Churches Of Revelation Timelin

” Source.

The 7 Churches of Revelations 2:1-3:2. “The conditions of the 1st 3 churches relate only to that church era. The next 4 church eras build on each other. In other words, the Sardis era does not replace the Thyatira Era but coexists with it. The Laodicea Era coexists with the 3 Eras.” Diagram from page 67 of “Exploring the Future” by John Phillips. Order here or here.

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[Notes]: A- [1] For how to have peace with God and become a Disciple [Y] click here, [2] for how to have the peace of God and grow as a Disciple click here, and [3] for how to teach Disciples to be Disciple-makers click here; B- BibleProject intro, themes, Old Testament and New Testament links,  BibleProject is the author and owner of the Video Content. For terms of use www.bibleproject.com. Bible Project Free Videos

X- 4 steps in The H.E.A.R method of Bible study and worship; Y- “Disciples” or “Christians”?;  Z- For the name, I normally use for the Lord Jesus Christ, click here.

Believers will receive a new name in heaven

Revelation 2:17 …To him who overcomes,…I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.’

This verse is in the chorus from “A New Na8me in Glory” by C. Austin Miles “There’s a new name written down in glory, and it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine!” This is exciting because the person who overcomes is “he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” A  All the believers on the day of rapture will receive resurrection bodies like Jesus and be in heaven with Him. B  Then in heaven believers will be judged for our actions and attitudes. C

I have read many articles about the “white stone” and the “new name”. This is what I believe is a possibility for the explanation. The “white stone” may be symbolic of a ticket to the celebration of the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb”, D  the “millennium” D and the “new heavens and earth” E. The white stone will have God’s special name for me, a name known only to God and me. This will be an intimate name and may reveal the degree of intimacy and obedience that I desired with Jesus while a believer on earth.

Dr. Henry M. Morris said “It would be reasonable to assume, that each new name will reflect the Lord’s evaluation of the character and service of the one who receives it. This will perhaps be how we will be addressed by Him from then on in the new earth. ” F  This new name will be important!

C. S. Lewis said: “Surely each of the redeemed shall forever know and praise some one aspect of the Divine beauty better than any other creature can. Why else were individuals created, but that God, loving all infinitely, should love each differently? And this difference, so far from impairing, floods with meaning the love of all blessed creatures for one another, the communion of the saints. If all experienced God in the same way and returned Him an identical worship, the song of the Church triumphant would have no symphony, it would be like an orchestra in which all the instruments played the same note.” G

What will my new name reflect about my love for Jesus, obedience to God’s commands and my attitude and behavior toward people: of all races–nations, in all economic circumstances, with all degrees of power, who hate and persecute me, who are just different from me in some way, etc? 

Notes: A- 1 John 5:4-5; B- For “loss of fear of death and the rapture” click here; C- 2 Corinthians 5:10, Colossians 3:23-25, For “Judgment seat for believers” click here; D- Revelation 20:4; E- Revelation 21,22, For end times chart click here & go to #7; F- For quote source click here; G- From The Problem of PainCompiled in A Year with C.S. Lewis and from free Gateway Daily Devotional

Henry Luke 12/19/2017

For how to have peace with God click here and then how to have peace of God click here

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Winter 2017-2018 Scripture Memory [Best verses for each week]

#1- 12/3/2017 – Acts 13:38 Therefore let it be known to you, brethrena, that through Himb   forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, [a- Paul speaking to his brother Jews Acts 13:14-45; b- Jesus]

#2- 12/10/2017 – Acts 14:19-20a..19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. 20a But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city.

#3- 12/17/2017- Revelation 2:17 …To him who overcomes,… I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.’ Believers will receive a new name in heaven

#4- 12/24/2017 – Luke 2:10  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;  11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 

$5- 12/31/2017 – Matthew 28:19-20.. 19 Go therefore and make disciples * of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

*Discipling is a three step process: [1] make disciples–witnessing that leads people to be new believers in Jesus D, [2] encouraging them to be baptized E and [3] teaching them the commands of Jesus F. All with the help of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

D- For witnessing help see #1  here; E- For Jesus setting the example for baptism click here; F- For training help see #2  here.

#6 – 1/7/2018 – Acts 16:25 But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

#7 – 1/14/2018 –  Acts 17:30b God is now declaring that all people everywhere should repent,

# 8 – 1/21/2018 – Psalm 139:14 Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. NLT

#9 – 1/28/2018 – Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” 

#10 – 2/4/2018 – Acts 20:24  But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace. 

#11 – 2/11/2018 – Acts 22:15 For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. 

#12 – 2/18/2018 – John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. [The Holy Spirit will teach us as we study and meditate on Bible scripture and help us remember the verses we have memorized and know about from His word when we need them.]                                                                                                       

Romans 8:10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness. [NASB]                                                

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. [HCSB] 

#13 – 2/25/2018 –  1 Peter 3:15-16a… but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience                     

Henry Luke 2/25/2018

For how to have peace with God click here, how to have peace of God click here, and how to disciple/teach others as described in 2 Timothy 2:2 click here.

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