(2) Smyrna - The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Was Dead – But Behold, I Am Alive For Evermore!

May 16, 2022October 2, 2019 by publisher

“And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;” (Revelations 2:8) Jesus starts each message to the different churches by emphasizing something about his own character that was already described in the first chapter of Revelations – that particularly applies … Read more

A True Worshiper of Jesus is a Spiritual Jew

May 16, 2022October 1, 2019 by publisher

“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.” (Revelations 2:9) Just like the Ephesus period of time (church age), the true worshipers were true laborers, but now they were especially … Read more

Be Faithful and True to Jesus – Even Unto Death

May 16, 2022September 30, 2019 by publisher

“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10) You cannot fear men and the sufferings they … Read more

"And Ye Shall Have Tribulation Ten Days"

May 16, 2022September 29, 2019 by publisher

“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10) Notice that Jesus also tells them that they … Read more

Will You Be Hurt By the Second Death?

May 16, 2022September 28, 2019 by publisher

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.” (Revelation 2:11) Again, can you hear what the Spirit of God is saying? As already stated in earlier posts, this exact same question is asked at the end of … Read more

The Smyrna Church Age – Revelation 2:8-11

May 16, 2022September 27, 2019 by publisher

Note where this message to Smyrna is within the full context of the full Revelation message. See also the “Roadmap of Revelation.” As already noted in earlier posts, the message to each of the seven churches also represents a spiritual message to everyone in every age of time. But there is also a definite relationship … Read more

Sacrificial Calf – Where is the Sound of Thunder?

May 19, 2022June 7, 2019 by publisher

“And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.” ~ Revelation 6:3 The second beast, or living creature of worship, had the face of a calf (see Revelation 4:7). The calf or ox was used as both a laborer under the burden of the yoke, and as … Read more

God’s Two Anointed Witnesses

May 19, 2022May 16, 2019 by publisher

(This article covers Revelation 11:1-6) “And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.” ~ Revelation 11:1 Remember from chapter 10, that the Revelation Angel that is giving this revelation of the two … Read more