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Revelation: The Seven Lampstands, Incense and Harps
The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. The message was signified (Revelation 1:1). While some of the symbols may be difficult, there are many great lessons which are fairly easy to discern. Let us notice… The Seven Lampstands … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Prayer, Revelation, Textual study, Type/Antitype
Tagged harps, incense, incense added to prayer, incense is prayers of saints, instrumental music, prayer of saints, Revelation 14:2 cf. 15:2-3, Revelation 1:12 cf. 1:20, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 8:3-4, seven candlesticks, seven churches of asia, song of moses, tabernacle/temple imagery, the church as light bearer, the seven lampstands, type/antitype, value of church
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Liberal, Worldly Churches)
The letter, to each of the seven churches, begin, “To the angel of the church in __________” (Revelation 2:1; 2:8; 2:12; 2:18; 3:1; 3:7; 3:14). The word “angel” means “messenger”. The word is commonly used of heavenly messengers (Daniel 4:13, etc.). … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged liberal, pergamos, seven churches of asia, thyatira, worldly
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Loveless, Lifeless, Lukewarm Churches)
Why seven churches? Why these seven churches? Foy Wallace, Jr. argued that there were only seven churches in Asia at this time. True, the New Testament mentions others: Colossae (Colossians 1:2) and Hieropolis (Colossians 4:13). However, Wallace points out: (1) A … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged ephesus, laodicea, lifeless, loveless, luke warm, Revelation, sardis, seven churches of asia, temple of diana
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Faithful Churches)
The book of Revelation was addressed to seven churches in Asia (Revelation 1:4, 11). “Asia” referred to the Roman province of Asia, located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Seven open letters were included in this book. These letters evaluated, … Continue reading
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Tagged faithful, Revelation, seven churches of asia, smyrna. philadelphia
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