To Hugh re. Rev. 3 8 it means what it says. There has been a falling away and many have denied Jesus name after they knew him. But if you deny his name before you believed, he will forgive you if you ask him to because now you believe.
I believe this open door to be the LORD 's support for a fragile church, though persecuted and tested they held true to their salvation 2chron.16 9a . An open door of evangelism, faith, an opportunity to glorify JESUS among the unbelievers and draw all men unto HIM.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are i immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, j factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Gal 5
Jesus, as our Judge, does not mince His words. If you have received salvation, do you still continue in your old ways, unrepentant, still hanging on to your former self? We should not take likely what He says. He will turn us away. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior 16because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY. " 1 Pet 1 14 16
In this verse of Rev.chapter 3 verse 16, it is clearly shown to us that we cause nauseasness to God by doing bad or wrong things that do not please Him God . Therefore, my brother and sister, it is always good for us to observe our steps, doings and our sayings so that we sustain strong love with our Lord forever and ever Amen.
This song that sing ..im chasing after you no matter what I have to do cause I need you more and more. ...more and more. ..more and more...ok, the scripture said behold in Revelation 3 20 said. Behold I stand at the door and Knock. Jesus is knocking on the door of our hearts every time we sense we should turn to Him. Jesus wants to have fellowship us, and He wants us to open up to Him not breaking and entering, but knocking. He allows us to decide whether or not to open our lives to Him. Back to the song im chasing after you no matter what i have to do cause I need you more and more... to me you are cchasing God and He 's running from you, and the scripture let you kn all u have to do is open your heart and let Him in, He 's not going to run from you He wants to have fellowship with us
we should always be ready by reading the word of God as our daily bread, repenting through prayers as we waite for Jesus within our spiritual eyes but not with our flesh because our flesh eyes are not watchfully to heavenly things but earthly things.
i used to think that you had to belong to one church or another but i do feel you have to attend a bible based church and believe Jesus Christ ls my Lord and Savior and when he comes back there will be one church his church
Not only are we to model Christ s character we are also to persevere and to endure like a good soldier until the very end To our last breath just as He did
Hot and cold have too many meanings in our society that were not present at the time of Jesus What was meant by Verse 15 and 16 is completely developed by the following verses Those that find they have no need of GOD are in danger of being cast out
Lionel s Revelation Chapter 3 comment on 1 27 2014 9 58am Only Philadelphia was found perfect before the Lord I know thy works and tribulation and poverty but thou art rich Notice the poverty of the Rich the only poverty the rich suffer is in the Spirit for this reason it says Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer behold the devil shall cast some of you into prison that YOU MAY BE TRIED and ye shall have tribulation ten days BE thou FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH and I will give thee a crown of life They are being tried because they have not proved themselves faithful yet Any yes you did noticed the 8th church mentioned in the 2nd 3rd chapters of Revelation of St John an evil one at that but not even close to as evil as its child The Aristocracy of the whole world that formed the European Union THE BEAST the one who rules over all nation of the whole world in for a short time in short time Surly the my Lord comes quickly amen
People need to relies we are the church and God is sending a warn for the people to get inline with the word of God We cannot continue to focus on the way of the world but we have to focus on Gods words and his way of living HOLY God says He s coming back for a church without spot or wringle Before He catches us in sin the warning has come for us to get it right Repent and move forward
This is one of the books that I would need some help with Very spiritual but way beyond my understanding I know Jesus is speaking to the churches as a reminder to their past behavior but I can t understand where the churches are I probably need to do some research to get a better understaning
Revelation 3 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire Wisdom that thou mayest be rich Understanding and Charity unto eternal Life and white raiment clean Soul that thou mayest be clothed not naked and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve to have the vision to see clearly 2020 that thou mayest see how when and where and why
Some of you out there may have concerns that Your Savior will spue you out if you are a lukewarm Christian, if you have kids you know this is not true! Any child of mine that acts up or is bad or is indifferent or... etc. (I have 5 kids) would NEVER cause me to disown one of them! Remember king David fell away for a season and he was called the man after Gods own heart.
Here in Revelation 3 verse 7 Christ is happy with the fruit that the church of Philadelphia is producing as well as the church of Smyrna. They had what they taught in common. They taught who the kinites were and that pleased Christ.
I pray that we all keep hearing him knock and we want to sup with him. Imi ashamed of myself for thinking its his job to knock.... Open your eyes ,heart, and mind to his love peace and word. GOD is so great and forgiving.
Here I came to know that God is warning the church in Sardis as they should remember what they heard, and accept the word of God and should repent for in which they are backslide and should ready for Lord' coming. This is for all churches at present.
We can fool people but not God. He knows us so well and He has our testimony. ITS GOOD TO BE HONEST WITH GOD and let Him mend us to be what He wants us to be.
Well i feel for that particular scripture you can't play nice only to ur favourites and treat the rest like trash or a nobody!because love is for all,for the hungry, the messed up, the unjustly, family, dogs, the rich and even that annoying person that's always on ur neck!!lastly our heavenly father is love and he sees right through the heart .if really ur his, the fruits u bear will prove if ur there,in conclusion Abba help us not compromise your word and not leave anything out.from the bottom of our hearts your all we need to accomplish your purpose in Jesus's name Amen........