WELCOME REVELATIONS Pastor Bill Cell Phone (714) 328-9719 Call Anytime

WELCOME

REVELATIONS

Pastor BillCell Phone (714) 328-9719

Call Anytime

HOMEWORK due 4/ 5/11

Continue to study Revelation 2-3 in the NKJVContinue to study Revelation 2-3 in the NKJV

Study 3 /29/11 Class Notes Study 3 /29/11 Class Notes

Study Revelation Textbook – Ch. 2-3 Study Revelation Textbook – Ch. 2-3 (Walvoord)(Walvoord)

Revelation Outline:Introduction Interpretation, Biblical Overview, Doctrine of Israel

A. Interpretation of Bible Prophecy – Allegorical vs. Literal

B. Interpretive Approach – Idealist, Preterist, Historical, and Futurist Approaches

C. From Genesis to Revelation – Biblical Overview, the BIG picture

D. The Doctrine of Israel – Israelology

Part I Revelation 1 “Write What You Have Seen”

A. A. Revelation is given to Jesus to show His servants; a blessing promised (1:1-3) Revelation is given to Jesus to show His servants; a blessing promised (1:1-3)

B. B. Jesus presented as Jesus presented as Redeemer KingRedeemer King (1:4-8) (1:4-8)

C. C. John instructed to write what he sees and send to seven Churches (1:9-11)John instructed to write what he sees and send to seven Churches (1:9-11)

D. D. Jesus presented as Jesus presented as Majestic JudgeMajestic Judge (1:12-18, 20) (1:12-18, 20)

E. Structure: E. Structure: “Write what you have seen, what is now, what is to come”“Write what you have seen, what is now, what is to come” (1:19)(1:19)

Part II Revelation 2-3 “Write What Is Now” A. A. Ephesus – commended for sound doctrine; rebuked for having left first love (2:1-7)Ephesus – commended for sound doctrine; rebuked for having left first love (2:1-7)

B. B. Smyrna – commended for being [spiritually] rich; not rebuked (2:8-11)Smyrna – commended for being [spiritually] rich; not rebuked (2:8-11)

C. C. Pergamum – commended for not denying faith; rebuked for worldly compromise Pergamum – commended for not denying faith; rebuked for worldly compromise (2:12-17)(2:12-17)

D. D. Thyatira – commended for love, service, faith; rebuked for tolerating false gods Thyatira – commended for love, service, faith; rebuked for tolerating false gods (2:18-29)(2:18-29)

E. E. Sardis – not commended; rebuked for being [spiritually] dead (3:1-6)Sardis – not commended; rebuked for being [spiritually] dead (3:1-6)

F. F. Philadelphia – commended for keeping Word / not denying His name; no rebuke Philadelphia – commended for keeping Word / not denying His name; no rebuke (3:7-13)(3:7-13)

G. G. Laodicea – not commended; rebuked for lukewarmness (3:14-22)Laodicea – not commended; rebuked for lukewarmness (3:14-22)

3/1

3/15

4/5

3/8

3/22

3/29

Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

GreeceSmyrna

Thyatira

Rev. 1:20

Lampstands = Churches

Stars = Angels of Churches

LaodiceaEphesus

Philadelphia

Pergamos

Sardis

REV 2-3 jesus addresses 7 churches

four levels of application

1

locally to each church in 96 a.d.

2

personally: “He that has an ear, let him hear”

3

all churches during church “age” : “...what the Spirit says to the Churches.”

4

prophetic : Listed order of churches matches unfolding of all church history. In any other order, this is not possible.

Notes Page 30

Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

Greece

Ephesus - Apostolic

32 120 a.d.

Smyrna - Persecuted

120 315 a.d.

315 590 a.d.

Pergamos - Imperial

590 Tribulation

Thyatira - Papal

1517 TribulatonSardis - Reformation

1730 Rapture

Philadelphia - Missionary

Laodicea -Lukewarm

1900 Tribulation

PROPHETICEach period reflects the church traits that were most dominant at that time of history…

Rev. 1:11

Notes Page 30-31

REV 2-3 is PROPHETICChurch Dominant Trait Church AgeEphesus Apostolic 32 120 AD

Smyrna Persecuted / Suffer 120 315 AD

Pergamos State joins Church 315 590 AD

Thyatira Church runs state 590 Tribulation

Sardis Reforms then dies 1517 Tribulation

Philadelphia Small, but faithful 1730 Rapture

Laodicea

No need of Jesus 1900 Tribulation

1517 ADExplicit References to Jesus’ Second Coming

Cast you into the “Great Tribulation” Rev. 2:22

Come to you as a “Thief in the Night” Rev. 3:3

Keep you from the “Hour of Trial” Rev. 3:10

Vomit you out of My Mouth Rev. 3:16

1730 AD

1900 AD

PRESENT

Notes Page 31

Type

2

1

2

3

3

1

3

Imperial

Papal

Reformation

Missionary

Lukewarm

Notes Page 33

Note: Rev. 17 – Woman Rides the Beast

Each Letter Can Be Divided Into Seven PartsRevelation 2 & 3

1 Name and Intro… “To the Angel...” or Messenger

2 Title of Jesus… taken from John’s vision in Rev. 1

3 Commendation

4 Concern / Rebuke (Shortfall)

5 Exhortation (Warning / Admonishment)

6 Closure… “He That Has An Ear...”

7 Promise to the Overcomer

Notes Page 31




3 Commendation





Last Four Churches

Notes Page 31




3 Commendation





First Three Churches

Notes Page 31

Wrapping Up Smyrna… Wrapping Up Smyrna… Why do Christians Have Trials? Why do Christians Have Trials?

Why do Christians Have Trials?Why do Christians Have Trials?

(1) To bring glory to God(1) To bring glory to God Dan. 3:16-18, 24-25Dan. 3:16-18, 24-25

Dan 3:16 NKJV "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

{17} "If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.

{18} "But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.""



(2)(2) To discipline us for known sin To discipline us for known sin Heb 12:5-11; Jam Heb 12:5-11; Jam 4:17; 4:17;

Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9

Heb 12:5 NKJV "And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening [discipline] of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;

{6} For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.""




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9

(3) To keep us from falling into sin (3) To keep us from falling into sin 1 Pet 4:1-21 Pet 4:1-2

1 Pet 4:1 NKJV "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

{2} that he [you] no longer should live the rest of his [your] time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God."




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9


(4)(4) To keep us from prideTo keep us from pride 2 Cor 12:7-10; Gal 2 Cor 12:7-10; Gal 4:15; 4:15;

Gal 6:11Gal 6:11

2 Cor 12:7 NKJV "And lest I [Paul] should be exalted above measure [puffed up with pride] by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me…,




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11

(5) To test and build faith(5) To test and build faith 1 Pet 1:6-71 Pet 1:6-7

1 Pet 1:6 NKJV "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,

{7} that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,"




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11

(5) To build faith(5) To build faith 1 Pet 1:6-71 Pet 1:6-7

(6) To cause growth(6) To cause growth Rom 5:3-5Rom 5:3-5

Rom 5:3 NKJV "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

{4} and perseverance, character; and character, hope.




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11



(7) To teach obedience / discipline(7) To teach obedience / discipline Act 9:15-16; Phil Act 9:15-16; Phil 4:11-134:11-13

Phil 4:11 NKJV "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

{12} I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

{13} I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11




(8) To equip us to comfort others(8) To equip us to comfort others 2 Cor 1:3-42 Cor 1:3-4

2 Cor 1:3 NKJV "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

{4} who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11





(9) To prove reality of Christ in us(9) To prove reality of Christ in us 2 Cor 4:7-112 Cor 4:7-11

2 Cor 4:7 NKJV "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.

{8} We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

{9} persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;

{10} always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. "




Rom 14:23; 1 John Rom 14:23; 1 John 1:91:9



Gal 6:11Gal 6:11





(9) To prove reality of Christ in us(9) To prove reality of Christ in us 2 Cor 4:7-112 Cor 4:7-11

(10)(10) For testimony to the angelsFor testimony to the angels Job 1:8; Eph 3:8-Job 1:8; Eph 3:8-11; 11;

1 Pet 1:121 Pet 1:12

Job 1:8 NKJV "Then the LORD said to Satan [an angel], "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?""

1 Pet 1:12 NKJV "To them it was revealed…, …things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit…; things which angels desire to look into."

Church at PergamosChurch at Pergamos

Notes Page 40

Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

GreeceSmyrna

Thyatira

Rev. 1:20



LaodiceaEphesus

PhiladelphiaSardis

Pergamos

In the 2nd c. A.D., Hadrian further developed the center and it was added to the list of "wonders of the world."

Hill of Ancient Pergamos Overlooking Valley

Pergamum







Laodicea


1517 AD

1730 AD

1900 AD

PRESENT

Notes Page 31

Imperial

Papal

Reformation

Missionary

Lukewarm

Great Altar of ZeusGreat Altar of Zeus

Reconstruction - East GermanyReconstruction - East GermanyThe Altar has a 371 feet long sculptural frieze depicting the gigantomachy, or struggle of the gods and the giants. "the frieze is composed of a sequence of isolated, tightly-knit and self-contained groups and figures" each unit assigned to one workshop. Many inscriptions on the lower moulded margin identify the sculptor responsible and his city.

In the 2nd c. A.D., Hadrian further developed the center and it was added to the list of "wonders of the world."

Great Altar of Zeus

Great Altar of Zeus

Partial View of Partial View of Great Altar of ZeusGreat Altar of Zeus

Zeus fights against Poryphion







Laodicea


1517 AD

1730 AD

1900 AD

PRESENT

Notes Page 31

Imperial

Papal

Reformation

Missionary

Lukewarm

Num 25:1 NIV "While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women,

{2} who invited them to the sacrifices to their gods. The people ate and bowed down before these gods.

{3} So Israel joined in worshiping the Baal of Peor. And the Lord's anger burned against them."

Num 31:16 NIV ""They were the ones who followed Balaam's advice and were the means of turning the Israelites away from the LORD in what happened at Peor, so that a plague struck the Lord's people."

Church at ThyatiraChurch at Thyatira

Notes Page 45

Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

GreeceSmyrna

Thyatira

Rev. 1:20



LaodiceaEphesus

Philadelphia

Pergamos

Sardis

The Babylonian Religious System and it’s Biblical Connection

Notes Page 46

The Babylonian Religious System and it’s Biblical ConnectionBaal

Sun god(1 Kings 16:30)

AsherahFertility goddess / Queen of Heaven

(1 Kings 18:19, Jer. 44:25)

Notes Page 46




(1 Kings 18:19, Jer. 44:25)

Baal of Phoenicians

is same as Osiris of Egypt

Asherah of Canaanites

mother of Baal is same as Isis of Egypt

Notes Page 46




(1 Kings 18:19, Jer. 44:25)

Baal of Phoenicians




Osiris another name for Nimrod.

Nimrod was King of Babylon

Isis is another name for

Semiramis of Babylon

Notes Page 46




(1 Kings 18:19, Jer. 44:25)

Baal of Phoenicians








Nimrod is the reincarnation

of Tammuz by way of Semiramis (See Ezek. 8:14)

Semiramis miraculously conceives and

becomes mother of Tammuz. Tammuz is killed and raised from the dead after three days. Tammuz is considered savior fulfilling

promise to Eve. (Gen. 3:15)

Notes Page 46




(1 Kings 18:19, Jer. 44:25)

Baal of Phoenicians








Nimrod is the reincarnation

of Tammuz by way of Semiramis (See Ezek. 8:14)

Semiramis miraculously conceives and

becomes mother of Tammuz. Tammuz is killed and raised from the dead after three days. Tammuz is considered savior fulfilling

promise to Eve. (Gen. 3:15)

Semiramis and Tammuz were worshipped as mother and child in Babylon and many other cultures of the world.

Notes Page 46

THE ENDTHE END

Documents

WELCOME REVELATIONS Pastor Bill Cell Phone (714) 328-9719 Call Anytime