The Seven Churches Of The Apocalypse A Look At The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Author : Daniel H. Kiser
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1977237266

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The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse: A Look at the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation by Daniel H. Kiser Pdf

While in exile on the Island of Patmos, the Apostle John received this instruction from Jesus: "Write what you see into a book. Send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea" (Revelation 1:11; The Message Bible). Jesus then proceeds to dictate to the apostle personal messages to each of the seven churches. The content of these messages does not contain the opinions, or instructions of a pastor, deacon, elder or governing church council. These messages were sent directly from Jesus and reveal his assessment of each church. This in itself should be sufficient reason for taking the time and exerting the energy to do an exhaustive study of the seven churches. But there are additional reasons as well which are dealt with extensively in this book. The messages reveal what is acceptable and unacceptable to Jesus in the life of a church. They also reflect seven periods of church history. In addition, the messages explain a Christian's relationship to the group of believers with which they are associated. Furthermore, they stress the responsibility of every Christian to protect the spiritual welfare of the local church. Finally, these messages provide the proper perspective of what Jesus values most in a church. At the end of each message Jesus makes this statement: "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches!" (Revelation 2:7; New Living Translation). The messages to the seven churches of the Apocalypse are as relevant today as they were when John received them. They are intended for anyone who has ears to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : Daniel H. Kiser
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1977238297

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The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse: A Look at the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation by Daniel H. Kiser Pdf

While in exile on the Island of Patmos, the Apostle John received this instruction from Jesus: "Write what you see into a book. Send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea" (Revelation 1:11; The Message Bible). Jesus then proceeds to dictate to the apostle personal messages to each of the seven churches. The content of these messages does not contain the opinions, or instructions of a pastor, deacon, elder or governing church council. These messages were sent directly from Jesus and reveal his assessment of each church. This in itself should be sufficient reason for taking the time and exerting the energy to do an exhaustive study of the seven churches. But there are additional reasons as well which are dealt with extensively in this book. The messages reveal what is acceptable and unacceptable to Jesus in the life of a church. They also reflect seven periods of church history. In addition, the messages explain a Christian's relationship to the group of believers with which they are associated. Furthermore, they stress the responsibility of every Christian to protect the spiritual welfare of the local church. Finally, these messages provide the proper perspective of what Jesus values most in a church. At the end of each message Jesus makes this statement: "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches!" (Revelation 2:7; New Living Translation). The messages to the seven churches of the Apocalypse are as relevant today as they were when John received them. They are intended for anyone who has ears to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Author : Christophe Hanauer,Jean-Marc Thobois
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781637630525

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The Mysteries of the Apocalypse by Christophe Hanauer,Jean-Marc Thobois Pdf

Inspired by the complimentary feature film documentary series, The 7 Churches of Revelation, The Mysteries of the Apocalypse by Jean-Marc Thobois and Christophe Hanauer looks at the book of Revelation through the lens of biblical history, archaeology, and culture, giving readers a more accurate—and fascinating—understanding of the end times. The book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John, opens with a set of seven letters sent to a community of seven churches located in present-day Turkey. The term apocalypse has acquired a negative connotation over the centuries that has taken it away from its original meaning to evoke a cataclysmic and destructive event. This word has become popular for the wrong reasons. In Ancient Greek, it means a disclosure or revelation of great knowledge. The first key to better understand the mysteries of the prophecies of Revelation is to refer to Old Testament scriptures. In order to understand the New Testament, one should ask how the people of Israel understood and interpreted the teachings of Jesus and the apostles in their day. The second key is to consider the historical and political context of the time of writing of the text. In the first century, the Roman Empire persecuted, sometimes with extreme violence, the followers of Jesus Christ. Finally, the third key proposed is to regard the book of Revelation as a sort of synthesis, a summary of eschatological prophecies present throughout the Bible. Far from claiming to provide absolute truth, these three major keys help to decipher the true meaning of the text and better grasp its allusions and other symbolisms. Thus history, archeology, and culture anchor the book in reality. This unveiling gives context that speaks with great interest to our generation.

Author : James Montgomery Boice,Philip Graham Ryken
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 162995764X

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Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord by James Montgomery Boice,Philip Graham Ryken Pdf

"Never before published, Boice's dynamic work on Revelation 1-6 instructs us on worship and the church. As you look to Christ's return, learn how to live for his glory"--

Author : Thomas Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Bible
ISBN : YALE:39002024510084

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The Messages to the Seven Churches of Asia by Thomas Murphy Pdf

Author : Daniel L. Smith-Christopher,Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118052341

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Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher,Stephen J. Spignesi Pdf

Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to once-hidden works that add a new dimension to Biblical teachings. Most people have heard about the discovery of strange ancient religious writings that are not part the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, such as the Gnostic Gospels. Now, you will find new insights and a fresh perspective on long-lost works that may have once been in the running for Biblical inclusion, but didn't make the final cut. This easy-to-understand guide examines the sometimes weird, provocative, and profoundly moving texts that have been "lost" as well as those hotly debated works that are in some Bibles and not others. You will come away with a clearer understanding of the Judeo-Christian religion and the development of the Biblical canon. You’ll learn about the origins of the Bible, explore early scriptures, and understand why translations affect the meanings of texts. You’ll even learn how the Greek influenced early Biblical writing. Find out how to: Explain what the term “lost books” means Understand the definition of “canon” Take translation differences into consideration Divide early writings into style categories Take another look at scripture with the Dead Sea Scrolls See how the Greeks influenced early scripture Decode apocalyptic visions Complete with a list of ten of the weirdest Jewish lost books, ten of the weirdest Christian lost books, ten sayings of Jesus NOT in the Bible, and ten “lost books that every student of the Bible should read, Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to understanding and reading the Biblical lost books.

Author : Theodore Juart
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641919319

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Love's Garden Of Eden by Theodore Juart Pdf

Have you ever often found yourself wondering about life and your own way of life? Questioning it with no true answers and feeling insecure? If so, then this book is for you. It will aid in helping you get answers of truth. It is all truth and encouragement to you through God's Word and views. It will walk you through the past, present, and future of your life and the world through natural aspects and stages of human life that each and every one of us will face individually. It will also explain how God intended and pictured true life to be lived out by us and why it is not in our life because we have and possess all the power to do so and to control our own destiny out of two different ways of life""which are having everything as a blessing, pleasure, joy, and happiness through God's way or having everything as a curse, pain, sorrow, suffering, trouble, and tribulation through our own way. It is our choice to have and make by how we choose to live and by our views which drives, influences, and guides our way, conduct, behaviors, and so much more.

Author : Colin J. Hemer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1987-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567319432

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Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia In their Local Setting by Colin J. Hemer Pdf

With a new foreword by David E. Aune, this modern classic by Colin J. Hemer explores the seven letters in the book of Revelation against the historical background of the churches to which they were addressed. Based on literary, epigraphical, and archaeological sources and informed by Hemer's firsthand knowledge of the biblical sites, this superb study presents in the clearest way possible a picture of the New Testament world in the later part of the first century and its significance for broader questions of church history.

Author : Paul B. Duff
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198031635

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Who Rides the Beast? by Paul B. Duff Pdf

The Book of Revelation presents the reader with a frightening narrative world in which the people of God are tormented, threatened, and sometimes killed by various agents of Satan. Scholars have traditionally thought that it was written in order to encourage believers to stand fast in the face of the Roman persecution of the early Church. More recently, however, it has been argued that no such crisis existed at the time the book was written. Here Paul Duff offers a different viewpoint on the origin of the Book of Revelation, resulting in a work which substantially advances the implication of the current consensus and sheds new light on this influential yet enigmatic text.

Author : Sir William Mitchell Ramsay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Bible
ISBN : YALE:39002088376562

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The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia by Sir William Mitchell Ramsay Pdf

Author : Joseph Augustus Seiss
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725231023

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Letters to the Seven Churches by Joseph Augustus Seiss Pdf

Author : Robert Wittenberg
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781638144120

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Blessed Is He That Watches by Robert Wittenberg Pdf

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that Watches, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. —Revelation 16:15 Jesus Christ warns us to watch, to be in readiness for his coming, whenever it occurs it would be at a time when people were not expecting Him. Only God knows the time, not even the saints or angels in heaven know the time, we must always be prepared. Christ used nakedness as a symbol of unrighteousness and not being prepared. He counseled the Church of Laodicea to buy from Him “white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness [unrighteous acts] may not be revealed” (Revelation 3:18). Jesus encourages us to watch world events and ourselves to make sure we are always ready.

Author : Dr. Orville R. Beckford Sr.
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490849843

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The Seven Churches of Asia Minor by Dr. Orville R. Beckford Sr. Pdf

If you have ever read about the seven churches of Asia Minor and wondered what they are all about, this book will help you get a deeper insight into the character of these churches. You will get a look at their geographical locations, their historical backgrounds, and their experiences that shaped the way Christ addressed them. Christ introduced himself to these seven churches in seven different ways because their works were different, and he wrote them according to their works. The church of Ephesus--the first of the seven--left its first love, and the last of the seven, the Church of Laodicea, focused on material wealth without recognizing that Christ was on the outside knocking, seeking the opportunity to come in. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor will take you through each church one by one; it will help you to identify actions for which they were admonished or encouraged. Five out of these seven churches were admonished, warned, and given specific steps to take for their restoration; they could take these steps or face the consequences meted by Christ himself. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor will be an eye-opener for churches and individuals alike.

Author : Sir William Mitchell Ramsay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : Bible
ISBN : IND:32000007577978

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The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia and Their Place in the Plan of the Apocalypse by Sir William Mitchell Ramsay Pdf