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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)

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HOMEWORK due 3/22/11

Study 3/15/11 Class Notes Study 3/15/11 Class Notes

Continue to Study Revelation 2Continue to Study Revelation 2

John Walvoord’s Revelation – Chapter 2John Walvoord’s Revelation – Chapter 2

Arch of Titus

Relief of the sack of Jerusalem

GOLDEN LAMPSTANDGOLDEN LAMPSTANDMinorehMinoreh

Arch of TitusArch of Titus depicts depicts

Minoreh as Minoreh as witnessed by witnessed by the Romans the Romans

after after destroying destroying

Temple in Temple in

70 AD70 AD

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Ephesus

Smyrna

Thyatira

Sardis

Philadelphia

Laodicea

Jesus in Jesus in the Midst the Midst

of His of His ChurchChurch

Pergamos

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Jesus Unveiled as Majestic Judge Revelation 1:12-18

12 In Midst Of Seven Lampstands (Churches) - Ready to shed light on the truth and make righteous judgments

13 “Son Of Man” with Robe and Sash - “Son Of Man” revealed as “Ancient Of Days” and “Judge” in Dan. 7:9-10, 13

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Dan. 7:9 NKJVDan. 7:9 NKJV " "I watched till thrones were put in I watched till thrones were put in place, and the place, and the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days was seated; His was seated; His garment was garment was white as snow, and the , and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a . His throne was a fiery flame, its wheels a burning fire; , its wheels a burning fire;

{10} {10} A A fiery stream issued and came forth from issued and came forth from before Him…. …The before Him…. …The court was seated, and the , and the books were opened.books were opened.

{13}{13} [enter Jesus] “…And behold, “…And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! , Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the He came to the Ancient of DaysAncient of Days, And they , And they brought Him near before Him.brought Him near before Him.

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13 “Son Of Man” with Robe and Sash - “Son Of Man” revealed as “Ancient Of Days” and “Judge” in Dan. 7:9-10, 13

14 White Hair (Purity) - Only purity can rightly judge Dan. 7:9

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Dan. 7:9 NKJVDan. 7:9 NKJV “… “…and the and the hair of His head was like pure wool…;…;

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13 “Son Of Man” with Robe and Sash - “Son Of Man” revealed as “Ancient Of Days” and “Judge” in Dan. 7:9-10, 13-14

14 White Hair (Purity) - Only purity can rightly judge Dan. 7:9,14

14 Blazing Eyes - Nothing hidden, everything laid bare Heb 4:13

15 Feet of Glowing Bronze – Bronze: judgment on sin Num 21:9

15 Voice of many waters - When He speaks I fall down Eze 43:2-3

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Ezek 43:2 NKJVEzek 43:2 NKJV And behold, the glory of And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with ; and the earth shone with His glory. His glory.

{3} {3} …and …and I fell on my face..

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13 “Son Of Man” with Robe and Sash - “Son Of Man” revealed as “Ancient Of Days” and “Judge” in Dan. 7:9-10, 13-14

14 White Hair (Purity) - Only purity can rightly judge Dan. 7:9,14

14 Blazing Eyes - Nothing hidden, everything laid bare Heb 4:13

15 Feet of Glowing Bronze – Bronze: judgment on sin Num 21:9

16 Double-Edge Sword - Judges intent of heart Heb. 4:12

17 Fell as though Dead - God promotes awesome fear as Judge

18 Holds Keys of Death & Hell - Destiny of mankind is held in hands of our Majestic Judge, Jesus

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ANCIENT OF DAYSANCIENT OF DAYS Revelation 1:12-18 Revelation 1:12-18

Head/HairHead/Hair WhiteWhite

EyesEyes Blazing FireBlazing Fire

FeetFeet Glowing BronzeGlowing Bronze

VoiceVoice Sound Of WatersSound Of Waters

HandHand Holding Seven StarsHolding Seven Stars

MouthMouth Double-edge SwordDouble-edge Sword

CountenanceCountenance Shining / BrillianceShining / Brilliance

Gospels Presents as “Suffering Servant”Gospels Presents as “Suffering Servant”

whilewhile

Revelation Presents as a “Majestic Judge”Revelation Presents as a “Majestic Judge”

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Vs

Redeemer King(Redemption of All Things) Vs

Majestic Judge(Judgment of All Things)

5 “…firstborn from the dead” “washed our sins by His blood” Jesus is the first-fruits of all that

is to be redeemed…

14 White Hair (Purity) Only purity rightly Judges all

things…

5 “Ruler of Kings” (King of kings) All kings & their kingdoms are

redeemed & will submit to Him…

14 Blazing Eyes As Judge, He sees through all

of our sins…

6 “Makes us a kingdom and priests” The priestly kingdom is redeemed

to promote reconciliation…

15 Feet of Glowing Bronze - The Judger of sins

7 “Every eye will see Him…” including those who pierced Him;

evidence that His redemption is manifest for all to see…

16 Double-Edge Sword Judges intent of all hearts

(Heb. 4:12)

8 Alpha & Omega… Beginning & End Only God, who is fully human and

fully divine, redeems us from sins

18 Holds Keys of Death & Hell Who goes to Hell and who does

not is ultimately in the hands of Jesus as Judge

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Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

GreeceSmyrna

Thyatira

Rev. 1:20

Lampstands = Churches

Stars = Angels of Churches

LaodiceaEphesus

Philadelphia

Pergamos

Sardis

Introduction to the Introduction to the Seven ChurchesSeven Churches

ANCIENT OF DAYS JUDGESANCIENT OF DAYS JUDGES Rev. 1:12-18 / Dan. 7:9-27 Rev. 1:12-18 / Dan. 7:9-27

Jesus:Jesus:

1. Judges Israel1. Judges Israel

2. Judges the Nations2. Judges the Nations

3. Judges the Church3. Judges the Church

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Revelation 2-3Revelation 2-3 OvercomingOvercoming

Rev 2:7 NKJVRev 2:7 NKJV To him who To him who overcomes I will I will give to eat from the tree of life…,give to eat from the tree of life…,

Rev 2:11 NKJVRev 2:11 NKJV “…He who “…He who overcomes shall shall not be hurt by the second death."'not be hurt by the second death."'

Rev 2:17 NKJVRev 2:17 NKJV "To him who "To him who overcomes I I will give some of the hidden manna to will give some of the hidden manna to eat…. "'eat…. "'

Rev 2:26 NKJVRev 2:26 NKJV "And he who "And he who overcomes, , and keeps My works until the end, to him I and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations;will give power over the nations;

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Revelation 2-3Revelation 2-3 OvercomingOvercoming

Rev 3:5 NKJVRev 3:5 NKJV "He who "He who overcomes shall be shall be clothed in white garments…,clothed in white garments…,

Rev 3:12 NKJVRev 3:12 NKJV "He who "He who overcomes, I will , I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more…. and he shall go out no more….

Rev 3:21 NKJVRev 3:21 NKJV "To him who "To him who overcomes I I will grant to sit with Me on My throne…,will grant to sit with Me on My throne…,

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Revelation 2-3Revelation 2-3 Overcoming grows RelationshipOvercoming grows Relationship

EphesusEphesus: Return to Jesus, your first love: Return to Jesus, your first love

SmyrnaSmyrna: Do not fear suffering and death : Do not fear suffering and death

PergamosPergamos: Reject compromise & greedy gain: Reject compromise & greedy gain

ThyatiraThyatira: Don’t tolerate teaching of false gods: Don’t tolerate teaching of false gods

SardisSardis: Be active with power from Holy Spirit: Be active with power from Holy Spirit

PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia: Hold on to what you have…: Hold on to what you have…

LaodiceaLaodicea: Open your heart’s door when : Open your heart’s door when Jesus knocksJesus knocks

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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

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

Notes

REV 2-3 PROPHETIC? beka HortonChurch Dominant Trait Church AgeEphesus Apostolic 32 120 AD

Smyrna Persecuted 120 315 AD

Pergamos Imperial 315 590 AD

Thyatira Papal 590 1517 AD

Sardis Reformation 1517 1730 AD

Philadelphia Missionary 1730 1900 AD

Laodicea

Lukewarm 1900 PRESENT

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

Smyrna Persecuted 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 “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

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Patmos

Asia Minor / Turkey

Greece

Chronological Order 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

Historico- PROPHETICal

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

Rev. 1:11

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23a

Is Rev. 2-3 Is Rev. 2-3 PROPHETIC ?PROPHETIC ?

Rev. 2-3 Rev. 2-3 IsIs Prophetic of Church History: Prophetic of Church History:

Donald Grey BarnhouseDonald Grey BarnhouseBeka Horton (Of ‘Beka’ Books)Beka Horton (Of ‘Beka’ Books)

J. Vernon Mc GeeJ. Vernon Mc GeeChuck MisslerChuck Missler

Henry M. MorrisHenry M. MorrisWilliam R. Newell William R. Newell

Chuck SmithChuck SmithJohn WalvoordJohn Walvoord

Rev. 2-3 Is Rev. 2-3 Is NotNot Prophetic of Church History: Prophetic of Church History:

E. W. Bullinger E. W. Bullinger David Hocking David Hocking (formula is not conclusive)(formula is not conclusive)Jamieson/Fausett/Brown (very little is mentionedJamieson/Fausett/Brown (very little is mentioned

in their commentary) in their commentary) Robert L. ThomasRobert L. Thomas (Imminency not supported)(Imminency not supported)

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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

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3 Commendation





Last Four Churches

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3 Commendation





First Three Churches

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Explicit References To His Second Coming

Closure

/ Rebuke

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches

Rev. 2-3 and the Subject of Salvation Rev. 2-3 and the Subject of Salvation

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Christians in Name OnlyChristians in Name Only

Mat 7:21 NKJVMat 7:21 NKJV "Not everyone who says to "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.My Father in heaven.

{22} {22} "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?'and done many wonders in Your name?'

{23} {23} "And then I will declare to them, 'I "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'who practice lawlessness!'

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How are Christians Saved?How are Christians Saved?

Eph 2:8 NKJVEph 2:8 NKJV For For by grace you have been by grace you have been saved through faithsaved through faith, and that not of , and that not of yourselves; it is the yourselves; it is the gift of Godgift of God, ,

{9}{9} not of worksnot of works, lest anyone should boast., lest anyone should boast.

Rom 11:6 NKJVRom 11:6 NKJV And if by grace, then it is And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.work.

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Christians Serve to Gain RewardsChristians Serve to Gain Rewards

Col 3:24 NKJVCol 3:24 NKJV knowing that from the Lord knowing that from the Lord you will receive you will receive the rewardthe reward [earned-not a gift] of the inheritance; of the inheritance; for you servefor you serve [work for] the Lord Christ.the Lord Christ.

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1 Cor 9:24 NKJV1 Cor 9:24 NKJV Do you not know that Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one those who run in a race all run, but one receives the receives the prizeprize [reward]? Run in such ? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.a way that you may obtain it.

{25} {25} And everyone who competes for the And everyone who competes for the prize is prize is temperatetemperate [in strict training] in all in all things. Now they do it to obtain a things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crownimperishable crown [a reward]. .

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1 Cor 9:26 NKJV1 Cor 9:26 NKJV Therefore I run thus: not Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. with uncertainty. Thus I fightThus I fight: not as one : not as one who beats the air. who beats the air.

{27} {27} But I discipline my body and bring it But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.become disqualified.

Disqualified from what? Disqualified from what?

……from the prize that is from the prize that is earned.earned.Notes Page 31


Phil 3:12 NIVPhil 3:12 NIV Not that I have already Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. of me.

{13}{13} Brothers, I do not consider myself yet Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, straining toward what is ahead,

{14}{14} I press on toward the goal I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.heavenward in Christ Jesus. Notes

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Christians can Loose RewardsChristians can Loose Rewards

1 Cor 3:14 NKJV1 Cor 3:14 NKJV If anyone's If anyone's workwork which he which he has built on it has built on it [the foundation of Christ] endures, he will receive a reward. endures, he will receive a reward.

{15} {15} If anyone's If anyone's workwork is burned, he will suffer is burned, he will suffer loss loss [of rewards]; but he himself will be ; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.saved, yet so as through fire.

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Three Types of ChristiansType Definition Outward Actions

“Abide in me”

“…neither can you bear fruit,

unless you remain (abide)

in me.”

“...apart from me you can do

nothing.”

John 15:4,5

Fruit of Spirit = Love: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness, and

self-control. Gal 5:22

This Christian is quick to repent:

Eph. 4:26, Matt. 6:14-15

Receives full

rewards for Service

1 Cor. 3:10-14,

Col. 3:24

Type I

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Suffers loss of

rewards1 Cor.

3:14-15

“For I, brethren, cannot address you as spiritual,

but as carnal.” 1 Cor. 3:1, 10-

15

They do not consistently abide

in Jesus, and, therefore, will be ashamed at His

coming.” 1 John 2:28

Works of flesh = no love, jealous, selfish ambition,

adultery, idolatry, hatred, strife, heresies, envy, murders,

drunkenness,Gal. 5:19-21 NIV

1 Cor. 3:3, 6:9-10, 15-20 KJV

“Godly sorrow does lead to repentance...”

2 Cor. 7:9,10 NIVThey do eventually repent

with God’s discipline. Heb. 12:5-13

Type II

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Doesn’t make it to Heaven,

unless they repent

“Not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, will

enter the kingdom of heaven... They will say, ‘Lord,

did we not (do)...’ I will say, ‘I

never knew you. Away from me

you evil doers’.”Matt. 7:21-23 NIV

This Christian copies the Type I and Type II by doing good works. However, they are idolatrous and immoral (Rev. 2:20-21), spiritually dead to God (Rev. 3:1), care most

about worldly riches (Rev. 3:17). Godly sorrow and repentance

over sin is absent.

Little hope of salvation here; however, Jesus implies that

there is still time to repent: Rev 2:21,22; 3:2,3; 3:19

Type III

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Type I & II Christians Struggle Type I & II Christians Struggle with thewith the Flesh Flesh

Gal 5:17 NKJVGal 5:17 NKJV For the flesh lusts against For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you that you do not do the things that you wish.wish.

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1 John 1:8 NKJV1 John 1:8 NKJV If we say that we have no If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. not in us.

{9} {9} If we confess our sins, He is faithful and If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.us from all unrighteousness.

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2 Cor 7:9 NKJV2 Cor 7:9 NKJV Now I rejoice, not that you Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. from us in nothing.

{10}{10} For For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces but the sorrow of the world produces death.death.

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Gal 5:16 NKJVGal 5:16 NKJV I say then: Walk in the Spirit, I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.flesh.

Gal 5:18 NKJVGal 5:18 NKJV But if you are led by the But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.Spirit, you are not under the law.

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Phil 2:12 NKJVPhil 2:12 NKJV Therefore, my beloved, as Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;with fear and trembling;

Phil 1:6 NKJVPhil 1:6 NKJV being confident of this very being confident of this very thing, that thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day until the day of Jesus Christ;of Jesus Christ;

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Type III Christians “Practice” SinType III Christians “Practice” Sin

Gal 5:19 NKJVGal 5:19 NKJV Now the works of the flesh Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,

{20} idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, {20} idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, ambitions, dissensions, heresies,

{21} envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, {21} envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that past, that those who practice such things those who practice such things will will notnot inherit the kingdom of God inherit the kingdom of God.. Notes

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Type III Christians “Practice” SinType III Christians “Practice” Sin

1 Cor 6:9 NKJV1 Cor 6:9 NKJV Do you not know that the Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,

{10}{10} nor thieves, nor covetous, nor nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.will inherit the kingdom of God.

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How do the Seven Churches How do the Seven Churches Fit the Three Types of Fit the Three Types of

Christians?Christians?

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Commendation and Warning by JesusRevelation 2 – 3

Church / Christian Type Commendation

Shortfall And

Warning

Ephesus Type II

not fully abiding in

Christ.

Hardworkers; no toleration of false

apostles; persevered and endured

hardships for my name without

growing weary. Rev. 2:2,3

...you have left your first love; repent and do the things you did

at first, or I will remove your lampstand.Rev. 2:4,5

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Shortfall And

Warning

Smyrna Type I

fully abiding in Christ.

“I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are

rich! Rev. 2:9

You will suffer persecution...”

Rev. 2:10

No shortfall; only – “…be faithful even to the point of death and

I will give you the crown of life.”

Rev. 2:10

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Shortfall And

Warning

Pergamos Type II not fully

abiding in Christ.

“...you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in

me,” Rev. 2:13

Compromise with world. Some hold to Nicolaitan teaching; Repent, or I will fight them with the sword

of my mouth. Rev. 2:16

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Shortfall And

Warning

ThyatiraType III

most practice spiritual

adultery; no abiding in

Christ.

“...your love and faith, your service and

perseverance, and that you are now

doing more (works) than you did at first.”

Rev. 2:19

Unless they repent of immoral practices, they will be cast into

to “great tribulation.” Rev. 2:22; Matt. 24:21

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Shortfall And

Warning

Sardis Type IIImost are

spiritually dead; no

abiding in Christ.

NoneNone Wake-up, watch, and repent, or “I will come as a thief.” Rev. 3:3;

1 Thess. 5:1-3

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Shortfall And

Warning

PhiladelphiaType I

fully abiding in Christ.

“...you have little strength, yet you

have kept my Word and have not denied

my name.”Rev. 3:8

No shortfall; “…only hold onto what you have so no one will take your crown.”

Rev. 3:11

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Shortfall And

Warning

Laodicea Type IIImost are

totally self reliant; no abiding in

Christ.

NoneNone Be earnest and repent; open door and I will

come in Rev. 3:19-20; if not, I will vomit you out of my mouth.

Rev. 3:16.

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