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An Exposition Of Revelation
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. An Exposition Of Revelation 1:1-3
Contributed on Aug 16, 2013
This is the second of what will be a long series on the Book of Revelation. The first sermon was "Introduction to the Book of Revelation
An Exposition of Revelation: 1:1-3 Verse 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave to his servant John to reveal to his fellow servants what must quickly come to pass, having signified this by sending His angel to John. The Book of Revelation itself begins with a significant issue of ...read more
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2. Exposition Of Revelation 1:4-8
Contributed on Aug 24, 2013
We should fall at Jesus' feet in joyous worship when we realize what He has done for us
Exposition of Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction: Last week, we began studying the Book of Revelation. We were reminded of the Book as being a comedy in the sense that it ends in a eternal wedding for believers and a tragedy to unbelievers ending in eternal death. We also remember that John tells us ...read more
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3. An Exposition Of Revelation 1:9-11
Contributed on Sep 2, 2013
John in his suffering at Patmos receives a message of encouragement for him and the churches he has oversight of
Exposition of Revelation 1:9-11 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to key doctrinal concepts about the Trinity, especially the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the true and faithful witness, the paradigm of the Resurrection from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the ...read more
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4. An Exposition Of Revelation 1:12-20
Contributed on Sep 2, 2013
John sees an amazing Christophany
Exposition of Revelation 1:12-20 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the situation that John was in. He was on a prison island called Patmos. We learned that the book of Revelation does not begin with our problems, but with Jesus. It is only after being reminded of what Jesus has ...read more
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5. Unto The Church In Ephesus, Write
Contributed on Sep 6, 2013
Ephesus is one of the churches that got things half right, yet entirely wrong. The church must have doctrinal purity, but not at the expense of love.
Unto the Church in Ephesus, Write Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the magnificent vision of Christ which John saw, which left him as though he were dead. This was similar to the vision that several of the Old Testament prophets had seen with a similar feeling ...read more
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6. Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write
Contributed on Sep 13, 2013
The church made perfect by suffering
Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus ...read more
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7. Unto The Church In Pergamum, Write
Contributed on Sep 13, 2013
Either you are for Jesus, or you are against Him
Unto the Church in Pergamum, Write Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction Pergamum was the third of the seven churches to which John was directed to write. Pergamum was the political capital of the Roman province of Asia. The governor of the province, which included the territory where the seven ...read more
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8. Unto The Church At Thyatira, Write
Contributed on Sep 20, 2013
There is no room for mixing other religions with Christianity.
Unto the Church in Thyatira, Write Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities which John addresses. Even though it was small in size, it did have a vibrant economy. It was known for its wool, bronze, and manufacture of a purple dye which was used in ...read more
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9. Unto The Church At Sardis, Write
Contributed on Sep 20, 2013
A church can compromise itself out of existence and find itself at war against God.
Unto the Church in Sardis, Write Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Sardis was the fourth church to which Revelation was sent. It had at one time been a very powerful city, the capital of the Lydian empire. It was ruled by a man named Croesus whose wealth was the subject of the proverb ...read more
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10. Unto The Church In Philadelphia, Write
Contributed on Sep 24, 2013
The persecuted church in Philadelphia is part of the true Israel
Unto the Church in Philadelphia, Write Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Philadelphia was the sixth church which Jesus addresses in Revelation. It was noted for its rich volcanic soil which was good for the raising of grapes. But the presence of volcanic soil also meant that the area was subjected ...read more
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11. Unto The Church In Laodicea, Write
Contributed on Sep 25, 2013
The church that thinks it has it all has nothing at all.
Unto the Church in Laodicea, Write Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction Laodicea was the seventh and last church addressed by Jesus, completing the semicircle the seven churches made of which Jesus was pictured as being in the midst. It was a wealthy city, making money from its woolen garment ...read more