Revelation
Today's questions:
What are the 7 spirits of God?
Comments:
Bizarre image of lamb slain---makes clear the cost of Christ's purchase. John "weeps and weeps" that no one can open the scroll. Do I have that kind of godly sorrow?
So much corruption in the churches--nothing new under the sun. Our churches struggle and this should not be a surprise to me as it was here in Revelation so long ago. It's obviously a continuing problem.
Strong image of the poverty of wealth.
Reoccurring images--lampstands, door---that there is a door in Heaven---intriguing. Christ calls himself a door in the gospels, but there is an actual door.
One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars, similar to the description in Rev_1:4. Here Christ said He holds them, speaking of the Holy Spirit in relation to Himself (Isa_11:2-5; cf. Rev_5:6). As in Rev_1:20 the seven stars, representing the pastors of the churches, were also in His hands (cf. Rev_2:1).
What are the 7 spirits of God?
Comments:
Bizarre image of lamb slain---makes clear the cost of Christ's purchase. John "weeps and weeps" that no one can open the scroll. Do I have that kind of godly sorrow?
So much corruption in the churches--nothing new under the sun. Our churches struggle and this should not be a surprise to me as it was here in Revelation so long ago. It's obviously a continuing problem.
Strong image of the poverty of wealth.
Reoccurring images--lampstands, door---that there is a door in Heaven---intriguing. Christ calls himself a door in the gospels, but there is an actual door.
One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars, similar to the description in Rev_1:4. Here Christ said He holds them, speaking of the Holy Spirit in relation to Himself (Isa_11:2-5; cf. Rev_5:6). As in Rev_1:20 the seven stars, representing the pastors of the churches, were also in His hands (cf. Rev_2:1).
"Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown." Revelation 3:11
The thought is not simply that of coming soon but coming suddenly or quickly (cf. Rev_1:1; Rev_2:16).-BKC
"You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead." -Revelation 3:1
16:5, 6 At this point, the angel of the waters defends the justice of God's judgments. Men are only receiving the just recompense of their own sinful deeds. They had shed blood in abundance; now they are rewarded with blood to drink instead of water. It is their just due. -BBC
Blood for blood---the punishment fits the crime.
16:13, 14 John sees three frog-like spirits issuing from the mouth of the dragon, ... the beast and ... the false prophet, Satan's counterfeit trinity. These are demonic spirits, performing miracles to deceive the world's rulers, and to lure them to a climactic battle on the great day of God Almighty. -BBC
Counterfeit trinity....
8:1 Chapter 18 consists primarily of a funeral song, celebrating the fall of Babylon. As mentioned, this refers to the harlot church which is not only a vast religious system but perhaps the greatest commercial establishment in the world. It apparently controls the world market. -BBC
16:5, 6 At this point, the angel of the waters defends the justice of God's judgments. Men are only receiving the just recompense of their own sinful deeds. They had shed blood in abundance; now they are rewarded with blood to drink instead of water. It is their just due. -BBC
Blood for blood---the punishment fits the crime.
16:13, 14 John sees three frog-like spirits issuing from the mouth of the dragon, ... the beast and ... the false prophet, Satan's counterfeit trinity. These are demonic spirits, performing miracles to deceive the world's rulers, and to lure them to a climactic battle on the great day of God Almighty. -BBC
Counterfeit trinity....
8:1 Chapter 18 consists primarily of a funeral song, celebrating the fall of Babylon. As mentioned, this refers to the harlot church which is not only a vast religious system but perhaps the greatest commercial establishment in the world. It apparently controls the world market. -BBC
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