We are now in the extended notes of chapter 3:
The Thief in the Night:
Revelation 3:3, Remember therefore what it felt like when you first heard and [1]embraced the word as your own! It was like discovering a priceless [2]treasure! Now [3]make up your mind once and for all! [4]Why should I surprise you like a thief and break into your space while you are fast asleep and not even anticipating My [5]intimate intent; not knowing the moment of My visitation? ( The word [1, G2983] lambano, is in the perfect tense, meaning, what you received as a permanent deposit. The word [2, G5083] tereo, means to treasure, translated, hold fast. The word wrongly translated, 'repent' is from the Latin, re-pennance is (G3340 from G3326 and G3539 ) metanoia - to think with me. Here [3] metanoesan, is in the Aorist imperative form - meaning, "Engage your thoughts with my thoughts once and for all - get it over and done with!" From metanoia, (G3326) meta together with and (G3539 from G3563) nous, mind, thought. The word [4, G1437] ean, suggests, if perhaps, in case you were not alert, you would not anticipate the intimacy of my presence. The word, [5, G2240] heko, means to be present - to approach one with intimate intent. The Hebrew idiom, like a theif in the night, refers to the surprise element; this is in reference to one of the traditions of the Jewish marriage practices as celebrated in the 1st century, where the Groom comes to "retrieve" his Bride at an unexpected moment. This is to be looked for with joyful expectation.
Look at 1Thessalonians 5:2-10, in the Mirror Bible! You know for yourselves from experience how the day of the LORD suddenly dawned as a thief in the night! He took all Israel by surprise especially those of the Jewish church.
Acts 9:3, Now as he journeyed he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed about him. 2Corinthians 4:6, For it is the GOD who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the true knowledge of the restored glory of GOD in the face of Christ within us.' Isaiah 9:2, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. John 1:9, A new day for humanity has come.The authentic light of life that illuminates everyone has dawned in the world!
1Thessalonians 5:3-10, The systems of this world of darkness and unbelief, which held the masses under their pseudo-sway of make-belief peace and security have suddenly be broken into, like travail upon a woman with child, and none of their captives shall remain under their claim! (The gates of Hades shall not prevail!) You are no longer in darkness; there are no daunting surprises waiting for you like a thief in the night! All of you are begotten of light, the Day of the LORD is your true parent! Neither night nor darkness have any claim on you! Live alert and you will not become intoxicated by the indifference of others. Sleeping and drunkenness are typical things people do at night, but now the day of the LORD has dawned within us and has put an end to the slumbering effect and intoxication of the practices of religions idolatry of darkness. So let us clothe ourselves with day-garments, protecting our sober seeing by having our hearts fully guarded by the breast-plated of love-inspired faith in righteousness, and having our minds encircled, like a helmet, with an expectation which is consistent with what salvation declares! For GOD did not set us up for disappointment; He is not teasing us with desires that we desperately reach for but cannot attain to! He has brought us to a place where we are surrounded by the poetry of what salvation communicates in our lordship with Jesus Christ. (The word often translated, wrath, is the word (G3709 from G3713) orge, is from (G3713) oregomai, which means to stretch oneself out with strong and passionate desire.) The fact that He died our death is equally valid to those who are awakened to its effects or still fast asleep in their indifference to it; we are together destined to live in the closest possible association with Him! (The word, (G260 translated together) hama, is a particle of union denoting close association.) (The Mirror Bible, with editing.)
May our GOD richly increase within us His light.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 3:14, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
This is the last of these Ekklesia Shepherd (Pastors) that the LORD Jesus speak of to John. After this one we have another between the chapter notes sect to look at.
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; 'These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of My mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: 'The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.
'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with Me on My throne, as I also conquered and sat down with My Father on His throne.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And to the [1]Shepherd of the Ekklesia in [2]Laodicea write: 'He who speaks is [3]the Amen; He is the ultimate [4]evidence and the one who defines [5]faith; He personifies the [6]truth; [7]she is the very [8]source of GOD'S creation. (The word often translated Shepherd-Messenger or Messenger, [1, G32 from G71 compare to G34] aggelo, has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company. [2, G2993 is from a compound of G2992 and G1349]Laodikeia is from (G2992) laos, meaning people, and (G1349 from G1166) dikea, meaning right, justice, thus the righteousness of the people-their claim to fame was their self-righteousness. Look also at verse 17. The word [3, G281 from H543]amen is from a Hebrew word (H543 אָמֵן 'âmên, sure, faithness), aman, meaning support, confirmation, faithful, certainty, reliable, uphold, nourish; foster-parent, nurse; also a word used for pillars, supporter of the door. This one is the sustainer and fulfillment of all that GOD has spoken. Literally, "The one who speaks is the [3]Amen, the [4]Testimony, the [5]Faith, the [6]Truth, and the [7]Source of Creation!" The two component of the word translated truth, [6, G228 from G227 has two parts G1 and G2990] alethinos are (G1) ha, a negative and (G2990) lanthano, hidden, be ignorant of, thus unveiled. [7]While the rest of the sentence is masculine, the phrase, "Source of Creation," ἡ ἀρχή κτίσις, (G3588,G746,G2937) is in the Feminine Gender.
The word, [8, G746 from G756] arche, suggests commencement or beginning, is from (G756) archomai, to rehearse from the beginning! Look at John 1:1, To go back to the very beginning (Genesis 1:1-3, 26-27) is to find the Word already present there; face to face with GOD. The Word is I am; GOD'S eloquence echos and concludes in Him. The Word equals GOD. John 1:2-3, The beginning mirrors the Word face to face with GOD. The Logos is the source; everything commences in Him. He remains the exclusive Parent reference to their existence. There is nothing original, except the Word! The Logic of GOD defines the only possible place where humanity can trace their genesis (Genesis 1:26-27 came before 2:6-7, 18, 21-22).
Look also at Isaiah 40:18-19, 21, To whom then will you liken GOD, or what likeness compares with Him? The Idol? a workman casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold, and cast for it silver chains. Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? The Septuagint reads, eks arches - sourced in the beginning.)
I am familiar with your works and you remind me of the typical situation in Laodicea! How I wish that your lives were like the cold, refreshing waters of Colossae or like the waters of the healing thermal springs of Hierapolis! But they are neither cold nor hot! (By the time the waters arrive via aqueducts in Laodicea.) This is what really disappointed: when you anticipate a refreshing cool drink but instead get a mouthful of lukewarm Sulphur-tasting water, you would naturally spit it out! ( There is no substitute for living from the source. Compromise could never suffice! This metaphor has been drawn from the water supply of the city, which was lukewarm, in contrast to the hot springs at nearby Hierapolis - [6 miles north] and the cold, refreshing waters from Colossea [11 miles east]. Laodicea had aqueduct suggests not that "hot" is good and "cold" is bad, but that both hot and cold water are useful, whereas lukewarm water is emetic. Hierapolis became a healing center where doctors used the thermal springs as a treatment for their patients. Laodocea is called by Ramsay "the City of Compromise!" This again highlights the danger of a mixed message, not drawn directly from the source but, en-route, mingled with one's own ideas, efforts and performance-just like Paul warning the Galatians about a little leaven, leavening the entire lump of dough!) As your name suggests, you are experts in [1]justifying yourselves, you are convinced that you have all your ducts in a row-your plumbing is sorted, your trade and economy are thriving industries-you think that you are completely independent. Yet you have no idea of how bankrupt you really are! Your entire economy is flawed since you are trading with "Monopoly money!" It is fake currency--your [2]scales are [3]rigged! If only you knew how desperately in need you are of someone to show you tender compassion and mercy! I mean, look at you! On the outside you may appear to be standing tall and proud in your self-righteousness but in reality you are in a pitiful state! You are like a [4]crouching, cringing beggar! Your [5]smoke-screen has blinded your view! You think you're hiding in your fancy brand-name clothes but you don't realize how [6]naked and exposed you are! ([1]Laodikeia is from dikea, thus the righteousness of the people. Their claim to fame was their self-righteousness. The word [2, G5005 from the base of G5007 and a derivative of the base of G3984] talaiporos, occurs only twice in the NT - Romans 7:24 and Revelation 3:17 - and both times it is translated wretched!? It has two components, (G5007) talanton, to bear, which is the word for the scale of a balance, that which is weighed, a talent, and (G3984 with the base G4008) poros, which is a trade word. See also emporos, [en + poros] a merchant, trader. The word, poros, derives from peira, to test as in testing the weight of a thing. A talent of silver weighed about 100 pounds (45kg) and a talent of gold weighed in at about 200 pound or (91kg). The Hebrew word for scale of balances is the word, azan, which literally means to broaden out the ears with cupped hands, weighing words, to give undivided attention to. Is from 'ozen, ear. [3]Rigged scales ie..gold not thoroughly refined - see vs 18. Two of their most famous and successful products were an ear ointment from spice-nard and eye-salve made from "Phrygian power" mixed with oil. They seem to have the monopoly on this strategic trade-route; yet, while their ear salve and eye ointment medicines were in unique demand they themselves suffered from hearing and seeing wrong! The word, [4, G4434] ptochos, means to cringe or crouch like a beggar. The word, [5, G5185 from G5187] tuphlos, means smoky eyes, blind, and is from (G5187) tuphoo, to envelop with smoke. The word, [6, G1131] gumnos, means nude, naked. Look at Isaiah 64:6, "all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. They fade like a leaf, instead of covering our nakedness they emphasize our shame!" Revelation 3:4.
Situated near Colossea and Hierapolis, the great road from the coast to the inner country passed through the middle of Laodicea - the city was the doorkeeper to the great eastern highway and central trade-route of the Roman Empire from Ephesus to the east. The city was renowned for three main industries: A banking center for the province of Asia Minor, including a gold exchange; The textile center where glossy, black wood was woven into garments called trimata that were prized in the Roman world; The location of a major medical school known worldwide and where an eye salve called Phyrigian powder was made from a local stone. The leading city in the valley during the first century, Laodicea was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60. According to Roman writer Tacticus, Rome offered to pay for the city to be rebuilt, but the people declined, saying that they were wealthy enough to restore their own city; this coincides with John's writing!) I invite you to talk business with Me! Come, [1]let us resolve this together! I want to make you really rich! I advise you to [2]to buy gold [3]from me! Gold that is thoroughly refined in the fire-not the flawed currency of your own trade! We're not talking a mixture here! No dross! And from now on, buy your clothing from me; white garments-not the blended brands of your own making! Clothe yourself completely with these and there will be not even a [4]hint of shame! For your eyes, buy [5]eye-salve from Me to [6]anoint your eyes so that you may clearly see yourself in Christ! (The word, [1, G4823 from G4862 and G1011 ] sumbouleo, is from (G4826) sun, jointly, together and (G1011) bouleo, to reason, to resolve. [2]Come and buy from Me! Heaven's currency is to "pay" attention! To cup your ears! In an effort to hear better. See commentary in verse 17! This translation reminds us of Isaiah 55:1-3, "Ho, every one who thirsts, come to the waters, and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and the finest wheat without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? [In Hebrew the word for grain and buying or selling is the same - shabar - crushed grain.] Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness. Incline your ear, and come to Me, hear, that your soul may live, and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, My steadfast, sure Agape for David. [3]"From Me, 'par' emon - para closest possible proximity of nearness.
[4]No shame! See Genesis 3:7, 9-10, Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.... GOD called to the Man: 'Where are you?' He said, "I heard You in the garden and I was ashamed because I was naked. And I hid. [Note, GOD wasn't hiding from them!]
The word, [5, G2854] kollourion, is the name for a famous Phryian powder for the eyes made in Laodicea. To anoint, [6, from G1722 and G5548] enchrisai, is from (G1722) en, in and (G5548) chrio, Christ.) It is with [1]affection that I address every one of you, whoever you are. I would [2]earnestly persuade you as a parent would [3]instruct and nurture their children: [4]eagerly [5]acquaint yourselves with all that I have in mind for you. (The word, [1, G5368] phileo, is a friendship word and suggests fondness and affection; [2] enlencho, means to encourage, convince, to persuade. This is a quote from father communicates with the son in whom he delights. Here the Hebrew word, yakach, is used, which in this context suggests to reason together; see Isaiah also 1:18. The word, [3, G3811] paideuo, means to nurture and train a child; [4 from G2205] tzeleuo, is from (G2205) zelos, means to be fervently eager, to have strong feelings of excitement. The word often translated 'repentance' is actually [5, G3340 from G3326 and G3539] metanoeo, which has nothing to do with penance! It means to join thoughts about something, to co-know.) You have shut Me out in your self-righteousness, but behold, here I stand knocking at the door! if anyone recognizes My voice and lets Me in, I am so ready to join you for a feast! Yes, I will dine with you and you with Me! (Song of Songs 5:2, I was asleep, but my heart was awakened. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night." Revelation 3:3, Remember therefore what it felt like when you first heard and embraced the word as your own! It was like discovering a priceless treasure! Now make up your mind once and for all! Why should i surprise you like a thief and break into your space whilst you are fast asleep and not even aticipating my intimate intent, not knowing the moment of my visitation?
See John 6:58 also Revelation 2:20 on the significance of meals as wells as the extended commentary at the end of Rev. 2.
It is characteristic of John to note the sayings of Christ which express the reciprocal relations of himself and his followers See also John 6:56, 10:38, 14:20, 15:4-5, 17:21, 26. Compare john 14:23.) And everyone's personal triumph will be celebrated together with Me, by being jointly seated together in My Kingship! It is on exactly the same basis of [1]My victory celebration and My joint seatedness with My father in His Throne-room! (Not the words, [1] hos kago enikesa where enikesa is the first Aorist Active Indicative of (G3528) nikao, to conquer, looking back on the victory as over in the past. A.T.Roberston compares this to John 16:33, where before the Cross Jesus says, ego nenikeka ton kosmon, which is in the perfect active tense, emphasizing the abiding effect of the victory!)
Now listen up with your inner ears! hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (The Mirror, with editing.)
With our next visit the LORD willing I shall share this chapters notes as we have in the past. This time its on "Thief in the Night, Our GOD-identity, and the City-Bride."
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; 'These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of My mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: 'The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.
'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with Me on My throne, as I also conquered and sat down with My Father on His throne.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 3:14, 15-21, 22 "'And to the [1]Shepherd of the Ekklesia in [2]Laodicea write: 'He who speaks is [3]the Amen; He is the ultimate [4]evidence and the one who defines [5]faith; He personifies the [6]truth; [7]she is the very [8]source of GOD'S creation. (The word often translated Shepherd-Messenger or Messenger, [1, G32 from G71 compare to G34] aggelo, has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company. [2, G2993 is from a compound of G2992 and G1349]Laodikeia is from (G2992) laos, meaning people, and (G1349 from G1166) dikea, meaning right, justice, thus the righteousness of the people-their claim to fame was their self-righteousness. Look also at verse 17. The word [3, G281 from H543]amen is from a Hebrew word (H543 אָמֵן 'âmên, sure, faithness), aman, meaning support, confirmation, faithful, certainty, reliable, uphold, nourish; foster-parent, nurse; also a word used for pillars, supporter of the door. This one is the sustainer and fulfillment of all that GOD has spoken. Literally, "The one who speaks is the [3]Amen, the [4]Testimony, the [5]Faith, the [6]Truth, and the [7]Source of Creation!" The two component of the word translated truth, [6, G228 from G227 has two parts G1 and G2990] alethinos are (G1) ha, a negative and (G2990) lanthano, hidden, be ignorant of, thus unveiled. [7]While the rest of the sentence is masculine, the phrase, "Source of Creation," ἡ ἀρχή κτίσις, (G3588,G746,G2937) is in the Feminine Gender.
The word, [8, G746 from G756] arche, suggests commencement or beginning, is from (G756) archomai, to rehearse from the beginning! Look at John 1:1, To go back to the very beginning (Genesis 1:1-3, 26-27) is to find the Word already present there; face to face with GOD. The Word is I am; GOD'S eloquence echos and concludes in Him. The Word equals GOD. John 1:2-3, The beginning mirrors the Word face to face with GOD. The Logos is the source; everything commences in Him. He remains the exclusive Parent reference to their existence. There is nothing original, except the Word! The Logic of GOD defines the only possible place where humanity can trace their genesis (Genesis 1:26-27 came before 2:6-7, 18, 21-22).
Look also at Isaiah 40:18-19, 21, To whom then will you liken GOD, or what likeness compares with Him? The Idol? a workman casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold, and cast for it silver chains. Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? The Septuagint reads, eks arches - sourced in the beginning.)
I am familiar with your works and you remind me of the typical situation in Laodicea! How I wish that your lives were like the cold, refreshing waters of Colossae or like the waters of the healing thermal springs of Hierapolis! But they are neither cold nor hot! (By the time the waters arrive via aqueducts in Laodicea.) This is what really disappointed: when you anticipate a refreshing cool drink but instead get a mouthful of lukewarm Sulphur-tasting water, you would naturally spit it out! ( There is no substitute for living from the source. Compromise could never suffice! This metaphor has been drawn from the water supply of the city, which was lukewarm, in contrast to the hot springs at nearby Hierapolis - [6 miles north] and the cold, refreshing waters from Colossea [11 miles east]. Laodicea had aqueduct suggests not that "hot" is good and "cold" is bad, but that both hot and cold water are useful, whereas lukewarm water is emetic. Hierapolis became a healing center where doctors used the thermal springs as a treatment for their patients. Laodocea is called by Ramsay "the City of Compromise!" This again highlights the danger of a mixed message, not drawn directly from the source but, en-route, mingled with one's own ideas, efforts and performance-just like Paul warning the Galatians about a little leaven, leavening the entire lump of dough!) As your name suggests, you are experts in [1]justifying yourselves, you are convinced that you have all your ducts in a row-your plumbing is sorted, your trade and economy are thriving industries-you think that you are completely independent. Yet you have no idea of how bankrupt you really are! Your entire economy is flawed since you are trading with "Monopoly money!" It is fake currency--your [2]scales are [3]rigged! If only you knew how desperately in need you are of someone to show you tender compassion and mercy! I mean, look at you! On the outside you may appear to be standing tall and proud in your self-righteousness but in reality you are in a pitiful state! You are like a [4]crouching, cringing beggar! Your [5]smoke-screen has blinded your view! You think you're hiding in your fancy brand-name clothes but you don't realize how [6]naked and exposed you are! ([1]Laodikeia is from dikea, thus the righteousness of the people. Their claim to fame was their self-righteousness. The word [2, G5005 from the base of G5007 and a derivative of the base of G3984] talaiporos, occurs only twice in the NT - Romans 7:24 and Revelation 3:17 - and both times it is translated wretched!? It has two components, (G5007) talanton, to bear, which is the word for the scale of a balance, that which is weighed, a talent, and (G3984 with the base G4008) poros, which is a trade word. See also emporos, [en + poros] a merchant, trader. The word, poros, derives from peira, to test as in testing the weight of a thing. A talent of silver weighed about 100 pounds (45kg) and a talent of gold weighed in at about 200 pound or (91kg). The Hebrew word for scale of balances is the word, azan, which literally means to broaden out the ears with cupped hands, weighing words, to give undivided attention to. Is from 'ozen, ear. [3]Rigged scales ie..gold not thoroughly refined - see vs 18. Two of their most famous and successful products were an ear ointment from spice-nard and eye-salve made from "Phrygian power" mixed with oil. They seem to have the monopoly on this strategic trade-route; yet, while their ear salve and eye ointment medicines were in unique demand they themselves suffered from hearing and seeing wrong! The word, [4, G4434] ptochos, means to cringe or crouch like a beggar. The word, [5, G5185 from G5187] tuphlos, means smoky eyes, blind, and is from (G5187) tuphoo, to envelop with smoke. The word, [6, G1131] gumnos, means nude, naked. Look at Isaiah 64:6, "all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. They fade like a leaf, instead of covering our nakedness they emphasize our shame!" Revelation 3:4.
Situated near Colossea and Hierapolis, the great road from the coast to the inner country passed through the middle of Laodicea - the city was the doorkeeper to the great eastern highway and central trade-route of the Roman Empire from Ephesus to the east. The city was renowned for three main industries: A banking center for the province of Asia Minor, including a gold exchange; The textile center where glossy, black wood was woven into garments called trimata that were prized in the Roman world; The location of a major medical school known worldwide and where an eye salve called Phyrigian powder was made from a local stone. The leading city in the valley during the first century, Laodicea was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 60. According to Roman writer Tacticus, Rome offered to pay for the city to be rebuilt, but the people declined, saying that they were wealthy enough to restore their own city; this coincides with John's writing!) I invite you to talk business with Me! Come, [1]let us resolve this together! I want to make you really rich! I advise you to [2]to buy gold [3]from me! Gold that is thoroughly refined in the fire-not the flawed currency of your own trade! We're not talking a mixture here! No dross! And from now on, buy your clothing from me; white garments-not the blended brands of your own making! Clothe yourself completely with these and there will be not even a [4]hint of shame! For your eyes, buy [5]eye-salve from Me to [6]anoint your eyes so that you may clearly see yourself in Christ! (The word, [1, G4823 from G4862 and G1011 ] sumbouleo, is from (G4826) sun, jointly, together and (G1011) bouleo, to reason, to resolve. [2]Come and buy from Me! Heaven's currency is to "pay" attention! To cup your ears! In an effort to hear better. See commentary in verse 17! This translation reminds us of Isaiah 55:1-3, "Ho, every one who thirsts, come to the waters, and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and the finest wheat without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? [In Hebrew the word for grain and buying or selling is the same - shabar - crushed grain.] Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness. Incline your ear, and come to Me, hear, that your soul may live, and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, My steadfast, sure Agape for David. [3]"From Me, 'par' emon - para closest possible proximity of nearness.
[4]No shame! See Genesis 3:7, 9-10, Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.... GOD called to the Man: 'Where are you?' He said, "I heard You in the garden and I was ashamed because I was naked. And I hid. [Note, GOD wasn't hiding from them!]
The word, [5, G2854] kollourion, is the name for a famous Phryian powder for the eyes made in Laodicea. To anoint, [6, from G1722 and G5548] enchrisai, is from (G1722) en, in and (G5548) chrio, Christ.) It is with [1]affection that I address every one of you, whoever you are. I would [2]earnestly persuade you as a parent would [3]instruct and nurture their children: [4]eagerly [5]acquaint yourselves with all that I have in mind for you. (The word, [1, G5368] phileo, is a friendship word and suggests fondness and affection; [2] enlencho, means to encourage, convince, to persuade. This is a quote from father communicates with the son in whom he delights. Here the Hebrew word, yakach, is used, which in this context suggests to reason together; see Isaiah also 1:18. The word, [3, G3811] paideuo, means to nurture and train a child; [4 from G2205] tzeleuo, is from (G2205) zelos, means to be fervently eager, to have strong feelings of excitement. The word often translated 'repentance' is actually [5, G3340 from G3326 and G3539] metanoeo, which has nothing to do with penance! It means to join thoughts about something, to co-know.) You have shut Me out in your self-righteousness, but behold, here I stand knocking at the door! if anyone recognizes My voice and lets Me in, I am so ready to join you for a feast! Yes, I will dine with you and you with Me! (Song of Songs 5:2, I was asleep, but my heart was awakened. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night." Revelation 3:3, Remember therefore what it felt like when you first heard and embraced the word as your own! It was like discovering a priceless treasure! Now make up your mind once and for all! Why should i surprise you like a thief and break into your space whilst you are fast asleep and not even aticipating my intimate intent, not knowing the moment of my visitation?
See John 6:58 also Revelation 2:20 on the significance of meals as wells as the extended commentary at the end of Rev. 2.
It is characteristic of John to note the sayings of Christ which express the reciprocal relations of himself and his followers See also John 6:56, 10:38, 14:20, 15:4-5, 17:21, 26. Compare john 14:23.) And everyone's personal triumph will be celebrated together with Me, by being jointly seated together in My Kingship! It is on exactly the same basis of [1]My victory celebration and My joint seatedness with My father in His Throne-room! (Not the words, [1] hos kago enikesa where enikesa is the first Aorist Active Indicative of (G3528) nikao, to conquer, looking back on the victory as over in the past. A.T.Roberston compares this to John 16:33, where before the Cross Jesus says, ego nenikeka ton kosmon, which is in the perfect active tense, emphasizing the abiding effect of the victory!)
Now listen up with your inner ears! hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (The Mirror, with editing.)
With our next visit the LORD willing I shall share this chapters notes as we have in the past. This time its on "Thief in the Night, Our GOD-identity, and the City-Bride."
Sunday, December 29, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 3:7, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Now for the Philadelphia Ekklesia and the LORD'S view of them.
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; 'These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
'I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens.
'I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. Because you have kept My word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from My God out of heaven, and My own new name.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the Messenger of the Ekklesia of [1] Philadelphia write: 'I am the Holy and True One! I hold the key of David as prophesied in [2] Isaiah 22:22! Yes, I [2] unlock the mysteries of the heavens of the heavenly dimension and no one can shut the door! And I lock the entrance and none (of the old blind corrupted mindset) can access it! ([1, G5359 is the same as G5361] Philadelphos , is from (G5384 and G80) philos, fondness, friendship, and (G80) adelphos, the same womb, immediate family, kinfolk, household. [2]Isaiah 22:22, "And I will place on his shoulders the key of the house of David; he shall open, and none shall shut, and he shall shut, and none shall open." The word, [2, G455] anoigo, to open, is from (G303) ana, upwards and (G71) agoo, to lead! Ezekiel 34:23, "Then I will place one Shepherd over them, my servant David, and he will take care of them and be their Shepherd.)
'I am fully aware of your efforts in doing the work of the ministry! I want you to see something, I [1] have given you a doorway right in front of you that has been fully opened into the heavenly dimension! Nothing can possibly close it again! Even when you had very little strength you have treasured My word and have not contradicted My name! (I have given you, [1] dedoka, is the Perfect Active Indicative of (G1325) didomi, denoting an action that has been completed in the past and the results of that action are continuing on in this moment, in full effect. Revelation 4:1, 'I wantt you to see something! Oh wow! What I see takes my breath away! A wide-open door in the heavenly realm! The first thing I heard was this voice addressing me! It was distinct and clear like the sound of a trumpet; it captured my attention, inviting me to enter. "Come up here and I will show you how everything coincides with what you have already seen!") Behold, the jewish disguise will be exposed to be the synagogue of Satanas. They have [1] sourced their [2] gatherings in [3] accusation but now [4] I give them to you and will cause them to come [5] face to face with you in fellowship in acknowledgment of My love which I have bestowed upon you! (The preposition [1, G1537] ek, always points to source or origin; the [2, G4864 from G4863] synagogue , [gathering] of [3, G4567] satanos [accuser]. "[4] "I give them to you" Is the language of Isaiah 45:14, 60:14. The word often translated worship, [5, G4352 ] proskuneo, is from (G4314) pros, face to face and (G2965) kuneo, which I would like to believe to be a derivation of koinonia, joint-participation; rather than kuon which means dog. I know, some tried to connect the idea of a dog licking its master's hand, which then became a possibility of kissing. I prefer a divine face to face koinonia encounter to define true worship! Although, I do believe that dogs, often referred to as man's best friend because of the very nature of their devotion to their master, has its Greek root connected - koinonia is a friendship word to begin with and in it is therefore possible to see its etymological link. Look at the extended commentary on the proskuneo at the end.) You have greatly [1] valued the prophetic word which came to fulfillment in what [2] I endured. I will also [1] guard you with great care, empowering you to stand strong [3] in the midst of the troubled times that are about to come upon the [4] inhabited world to scrutinize the [5] dwellers of the earth. (The word [1, G5083] tereo means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care; ton logon tes hupomones mou, the word of my patience! "For the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross and despised the shame!" Hebrews 12:2; Isaiah 53:11. The preposition [3] ek here implies, not a keeping from temptation, but a keeping in temptation, as the result of which they shall be delivered out of its power. The words [4, G3625] oikoumene and [5, G2730] katoikeo, both suggest the established society of the day verses the habitation of GOD where the lordship of the life of our design will reign under the King of kings and LORD of lords.) Do not let tough times make Me seem distant from you! I am at hand-see My nearness, not My absence. And don't let temptation setbacks diminish your own authority either! Remember that you call the shots; you wear the crown. My crown endorses your crown. (Literally: Let nothing take your crown! Revelation 1:5, He is the King of kings and Lord of lords! Not King of slaves! Revelation 19:16, see also Psalm 103:4, He redeems His life from the Pit and weaves a crown for him out of loving-kindness and tender mercies.) It is in your individual, continual association with your [1] victory in Me that I will make you to be like a [2] strong pillar in the inner shrine of GOD'S sanctuary, supporting the entire structure of My GOD-habitation within you! A place to be your permanent abode 'from whence you will never have to depart.' And I will engrave upon you [3] the name of My GOD, also the name of the [4] city [the bride] of My GOD, the new Jerusalem that descends from heaven; as well as [5] My own new Name! (The word [1, G ] ho nikoon, are the Present Active Participle form of the verb (G3528) nikao to emphasize a continual or habitual victory. Philadelphia was a city of earthquakes-the [2]strong column or pillar in the temple structure resembles the strength of GOD'S habitation in the midst of conflict and challenging times.
[3]My father's name, John 5:43, 'I have come in My Father's Name!' John 12:28, 'Father, glorify your Name!' Abba Father!
Revelation 21:2, "And I saw the holy [4]city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from GOD, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." In John 7:37-38, when Jesus speaks of waters gushing forth out of our innermost being, He says that you are the city! You are the bride! GOD'S redeemed society!
Psalm 87:3, Glorious things are spoken of you, Oh city of GOD- "This one and that one were born in her" Psalm 87:7, "Singers and dancers together say, 'All My springs of joy are in you!'" 'There is no greater glory to pursue but to know that all My springs of joy are in you!'
Of all the seven churches Philadelphia had the longest duration of prosperity as a Christian city. It still exists as a Turkish town under the name of Allah Shehr, City of GOD. One of the mosques is believed by the native Christians to have been the gathering-place of the church addressed in Revelation. One solitary pillar of high antiquity remains. (quoted from Vincent)
Look at the extended thoughts on the City-Bride at the end of this chapter.)
Now listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (The Mirror, with editing.)
We shall the LORD willing continue with verse 14 in our next visit.
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; 'These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
'I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens.
'I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. Because you have kept My word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from My God out of heaven, and My own new name.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 3:7, 8-12, 13 "'And to the Messenger of the Ekklesia of [1] Philadelphia write: 'I am the Holy and True One! I hold the key of David as prophesied in [2] Isaiah 22:22! Yes, I [2] unlock the mysteries of the heavens of the heavenly dimension and no one can shut the door! And I lock the entrance and none (of the old blind corrupted mindset) can access it! ([1, G5359 is the same as G5361] Philadelphos , is from (G5384 and G80) philos, fondness, friendship, and (G80) adelphos, the same womb, immediate family, kinfolk, household. [2]Isaiah 22:22, "And I will place on his shoulders the key of the house of David; he shall open, and none shall shut, and he shall shut, and none shall open." The word, [2, G455] anoigo, to open, is from (G303) ana, upwards and (G71) agoo, to lead! Ezekiel 34:23, "Then I will place one Shepherd over them, my servant David, and he will take care of them and be their Shepherd.)
'I am fully aware of your efforts in doing the work of the ministry! I want you to see something, I [1] have given you a doorway right in front of you that has been fully opened into the heavenly dimension! Nothing can possibly close it again! Even when you had very little strength you have treasured My word and have not contradicted My name! (I have given you, [1] dedoka, is the Perfect Active Indicative of (G1325) didomi, denoting an action that has been completed in the past and the results of that action are continuing on in this moment, in full effect. Revelation 4:1, 'I wantt you to see something! Oh wow! What I see takes my breath away! A wide-open door in the heavenly realm! The first thing I heard was this voice addressing me! It was distinct and clear like the sound of a trumpet; it captured my attention, inviting me to enter. "Come up here and I will show you how everything coincides with what you have already seen!") Behold, the jewish disguise will be exposed to be the synagogue of Satanas. They have [1] sourced their [2] gatherings in [3] accusation but now [4] I give them to you and will cause them to come [5] face to face with you in fellowship in acknowledgment of My love which I have bestowed upon you! (The preposition [1, G1537] ek, always points to source or origin; the [2, G4864 from G4863] synagogue , [gathering] of [3, G4567] satanos [accuser]. "[4] "I give them to you" Is the language of Isaiah 45:14, 60:14. The word often translated worship, [5, G4352 ] proskuneo, is from (G4314) pros, face to face and (G2965) kuneo, which I would like to believe to be a derivation of koinonia, joint-participation; rather than kuon which means dog. I know, some tried to connect the idea of a dog licking its master's hand, which then became a possibility of kissing. I prefer a divine face to face koinonia encounter to define true worship! Although, I do believe that dogs, often referred to as man's best friend because of the very nature of their devotion to their master, has its Greek root connected - koinonia is a friendship word to begin with and in it is therefore possible to see its etymological link. Look at the extended commentary on the proskuneo at the end.) You have greatly [1] valued the prophetic word which came to fulfillment in what [2] I endured. I will also [1] guard you with great care, empowering you to stand strong [3] in the midst of the troubled times that are about to come upon the [4] inhabited world to scrutinize the [5] dwellers of the earth. (The word [1, G5083] tereo means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care; ton logon tes hupomones mou, the word of my patience! "For the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross and despised the shame!" Hebrews 12:2; Isaiah 53:11. The preposition [3] ek here implies, not a keeping from temptation, but a keeping in temptation, as the result of which they shall be delivered out of its power. The words [4, G3625] oikoumene and [5, G2730] katoikeo, both suggest the established society of the day verses the habitation of GOD where the lordship of the life of our design will reign under the King of kings and LORD of lords.) Do not let tough times make Me seem distant from you! I am at hand-see My nearness, not My absence. And don't let temptation setbacks diminish your own authority either! Remember that you call the shots; you wear the crown. My crown endorses your crown. (Literally: Let nothing take your crown! Revelation 1:5, He is the King of kings and Lord of lords! Not King of slaves! Revelation 19:16, see also Psalm 103:4, He redeems His life from the Pit and weaves a crown for him out of loving-kindness and tender mercies.) It is in your individual, continual association with your [1] victory in Me that I will make you to be like a [2] strong pillar in the inner shrine of GOD'S sanctuary, supporting the entire structure of My GOD-habitation within you! A place to be your permanent abode 'from whence you will never have to depart.' And I will engrave upon you [3] the name of My GOD, also the name of the [4] city [the bride] of My GOD, the new Jerusalem that descends from heaven; as well as [5] My own new Name! (The word [1, G ] ho nikoon, are the Present Active Participle form of the verb (G3528) nikao to emphasize a continual or habitual victory. Philadelphia was a city of earthquakes-the [2]strong column or pillar in the temple structure resembles the strength of GOD'S habitation in the midst of conflict and challenging times.
[3]My father's name, John 5:43, 'I have come in My Father's Name!' John 12:28, 'Father, glorify your Name!' Abba Father!
Revelation 21:2, "And I saw the holy [4]city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from GOD, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." In John 7:37-38, when Jesus speaks of waters gushing forth out of our innermost being, He says that you are the city! You are the bride! GOD'S redeemed society!
Psalm 87:3, Glorious things are spoken of you, Oh city of GOD- "This one and that one were born in her" Psalm 87:7, "Singers and dancers together say, 'All My springs of joy are in you!'" 'There is no greater glory to pursue but to know that all My springs of joy are in you!'
Of all the seven churches Philadelphia had the longest duration of prosperity as a Christian city. It still exists as a Turkish town under the name of Allah Shehr, City of GOD. One of the mosques is believed by the native Christians to have been the gathering-place of the church addressed in Revelation. One solitary pillar of high antiquity remains. (quoted from Vincent)
Look at the extended thoughts on the City-Bride at the end of this chapter.)
Now listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (The Mirror, with editing.)
We shall the LORD willing continue with verse 14 in our next visit.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapters 3:1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Jesus is dealing with the early Ekklesia, in seven city groups, as He showed John and spoke of them to him, now picking up with Sardis.
Revelation 3:1, 2-5, 6 "'And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; 'These things saith He that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 3:1, 2-5, 6 "'And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of Him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of My God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 3:1, 2-5, 6 "'And to the Messenger of the Ekklesia in Sardis write: 'He who holds the seven Spirits of GOD and the seven stars in resonance says, I see your toil, but there is a big difference between dead works and vibrant life!
Remember therefore what it felt like when you first heard and [1]embraced the word as your own! It was like discovering a priceless [2]treasure! Now [3]make up your mind once and for all! [4]Why should I surprise you like a thief and break into your space while you are asleep and not even anticipating My [5]intimate intent; Not knowing the moment of My [5]visitation? (The word, [1] eilephas is from lambano , is in the perfect tense, meaning, what is received as a permanent deposit. The word [2, G5083] tereo, means to guard from loss, to treasure. The word wrongly translated, 'repent' is from the Latin, re-pennance is (G3340 from G3326 and G3539) metanoia - to think with me. Here [3] metanoesan, is in the Aorist imperative form - meaning, to "Engage your thoughts with my thoughts once and for all - get it over and done with!" From (G3341 from G3340 from G3326 and G3539) metanoia, (G3326) meta, together with and (G3539 from G3563) nous, mind, thought. The word [4, G1437 a compound of G1487 and G302] ean, suggests, if perhaps, in case you were not alert, you would not anticipate the intimacy of my presence. The word [5, G2240] hēkō, means to be present - to approach one with intimate intent. The Hebrew idiom, like a thief in the night, refers to the surprise element; this is in reference to one of the traditions of the Jewish marriage practice as celebrated in the 1st century, where the Groom comes to "retrieve" his Bride at an unexpected moment. This is to be looked for with joyful expectation. See the extended thoughts Thoughts on "Thief in the Night" at the end of this chapter.) Yet you do have a few [1] individual names in Sardis who have not forgotten their true identity and [2] soiled their garments - they are those who walk with Me in [3] innocence and who mirror the reference of their [4] worth to be equal to My estimate of them. ([1] Individual name - see significance of a name in John 1:41, He immediately fetched his own brother Simon, telling him, "We've found the Messiah!" which in Greek means, "the Christ." (Aramaic was the spoken language and Greek the academic language in which the NT was written.) John 1:42, When he introduced him to Jesus, he gazed intently at him and said, you are Simon the son of Jonah; you will be known as Mr. Rock. (The Hebrew word (H3123) yona , means dove. The word kaleo, means to surname, to identify by name. Kefas is the Aramaic for Petros, a stone or chip of rock - a chip of the old block! Look at Matthew 16:13-18. This conversation beautifully reminds of the Song of Songs in 2:4, "Oh my dove [ yona ], in the clefts of the rock, in the crevice of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is comely. The crevice of the cliff is the address and home of the rock pigeon! The birds have nest!
The word [2, G3435 from G3189] moluno, to soil, is from (G3189) melas, black ink; to soil, suggests a garment soiled with the stains of their own attempts to define their own worth and identity through personal effort and religious disciplines. Isaiah 64:6, We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like filthy rags. The word, [3, G3022] leukos, means, light, bright, brilliant from which whiteness, dazzling white-a display of innocence. The word, [4, G514 from G71] axios, means having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much.) [See the extend notes on "Your GOD-identity" at the end of this chapter.] Everyone who sees their victory in Me, I will clothe in white [3]garments - and they will realize that I am not in the business of fulfilling their law and performance based fears by [1] blotting out their names from the Book of Life! Instead, I am the one who endorses their identity face to face before My Father and His [2]Shepherd-Messengers. (This language is taken from the [1]custom of registering the names of persons in a list, roll, or catalogue. In Jewish tradition there was a prevailing fear that your name might be blotted out of the Book of Life in your behavior did not please GOD. The word often translated, Messenger or Shpherd-Messenger, [2, G32 from G71 and G34] aggelos is from (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele a herd of cattle or company of people.
[3]Garments: himation the upper garment, the cloak or mantle. See Extended Notes on the Lamb's Book of Life at the end of chapter 17. Also Extended Notes on our GOD-identity at the end of this chapter.)
Now listen up with your inner ears! hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit the LORD willing when we shall pick up at verse 7. may He increase our light of understanding.
Friday, December 27, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between chapters part 2-3, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Now for the "Rod of Iron," as found between the chapters of 2 and 3 in the Mirror Study Bible, as selection of NT texts paraphrased from the Greek by Francois du Toit. And a fine work it is.
In Revelation 2:26-27 we find this: "'Seeing My victory as your victory makes you the over comer. By embracing the [1]completeness of My works as your [2]treasure, you realize My authority in you to posses the nations. (Verses 23, 'the [1]success of My works is to your credit.' The words (1, G891, and G5056) ἄχρι τέλος, achri telous, suggest, taking My words to its full conclusion. The word [2, G5083] terreo translated as keepeth, means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care. Look again at Psalm 2:7-8 [also verse 9 as referenced in the next of verse 27. And understand this has two meanings. One of Jesus, the other of knowingly redeemed humanity.] "'You are My Son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.'" Paul quotes Psalm 2 in Acts 13:33 when he preached the resurrection of Jesus and in Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 3:1-3, where he celebrates our co-begotteness! Also Peter announces that we were born anew when Jesus was raised from the dead in 1Peter 1:3. The word [2, G1849 from G1832 from a compound of G1537 and G1510 ] exousia, often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I am! The preposition [3, G1909] epi, suggests continual influence upon, from a position of authority.) You will [1]shepherd the nations with a royal scepter and shatter [2]their 'alienated mindsets' like a potter's vessel of clay. (He quotes Psalm 2:9, 'You shall break them with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.' Sadly the Hebrew Masoretic Text uses the word (H7489) רָעַע râ‛a‛, - to be bad, to be evil; to be displeasing; to be injurious; to be wicked; to do an injury or hurt; to be mischief, instead of the same sounding word, (H7462) רָעָה râ‛âh, with a Hay at the end and not an Ayin, which means to Shepherd! Also in the Septuagint, the Greek word (G4165 from G4166) ποιμαίνω poimainō, is used! You shall feed them as a shepherd nurtures his flock. With refernce to the [2]alienated mindset that rules the nations see Numbers 24:17, "A speter shall rise out of Israel; It shall crush the forehead of Moab (mindset)!" The Shepherd's staff was never intended to beat up the sheep but to protect and free them from any possible threat!
To appreciate it's prophetic context, look at LXX [Septuagint] rendering of Psalm 2:2-3, 'The rulers of the world order have set themselves up against the Christ; Let us break apart their chains and cast off their yokes.' From the heavens, however, the LORD breaks out in laughter and says [6-9], 'I was appointed under Him as King on Zion, My holy hill. Announcing the decree of the LORD: He said to Me, You are My Son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall shepherd them with a rod of iron, and dash them ['their distorted mindsets'] in pieces like a potter's vessel.'"
In Acts 13, Luke records the launch of Paul's missionary journeys from Antioch. This is where he and Barnabas established the first church. he gives powerful context to psalm 2 in recording the impact of the gospel in Paul and Barnabas' ministry into the gentile world. Paul clearly sees the prophetic context of psalm 2 as pointing to mankind's co-begottenness in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! This revelation will conquer the nations! He preached the resurrection of Jesus and quotes Psalm 2:9. also in his discourse with the Greek Philosophers in Acts 17, Paul reminds them that their own writings record this fact, that we live and move and have our being in GOD and that we are indeed His offspring.
Look at Isaiah 9:2-4, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light shone. Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; They rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of His oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Midian! Remember Gideon's strategy of hiding lamps in clay jars when they defeated the mighty Midians who out-numbered them by far! Bonsai (quarreling, contentious) mindsets have trapped the nations of the world for centuries! But this is the day where the mystery that was hidden in clay pots for ages and generations shall be revealed! he is what heaven and earth were waiting for! All flesh shall see it together! Haggai 2:6-7; Colossians 1:27; Isaiah 40:5. In Acts 13:47 Paul quotes Isaiah 49:6 in the context of his ministry, "For so the LORD has commissioned us, saying, 'I have set you to be a light for the nations, that you may bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth!'" For unto us a child in born!....Father of the ages, Prince of peace!...And of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end, upon the Throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! Isaiah 9:6-7. Revelation 11:15, 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Master and of His Anointed, and he shall reign forever and ever." (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now for chapter 3 in our next visitation., the LORD willing.
In Revelation 2:26-27 we find this: "'Seeing My victory as your victory makes you the over comer. By embracing the [1]completeness of My works as your [2]treasure, you realize My authority in you to posses the nations. (Verses 23, 'the [1]success of My works is to your credit.' The words (1, G891, and G5056) ἄχρι τέλος, achri telous, suggest, taking My words to its full conclusion. The word [2, G5083] terreo translated as keepeth, means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care. Look again at Psalm 2:7-8 [also verse 9 as referenced in the next of verse 27. And understand this has two meanings. One of Jesus, the other of knowingly redeemed humanity.] "'You are My Son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.'" Paul quotes Psalm 2 in Acts 13:33 when he preached the resurrection of Jesus and in Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 3:1-3, where he celebrates our co-begotteness! Also Peter announces that we were born anew when Jesus was raised from the dead in 1Peter 1:3. The word [2, G1849 from G1832 from a compound of G1537 and G1510 ] exousia, often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I am! The preposition [3, G1909] epi, suggests continual influence upon, from a position of authority.) You will [1]shepherd the nations with a royal scepter and shatter [2]their 'alienated mindsets' like a potter's vessel of clay. (He quotes Psalm 2:9, 'You shall break them with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.' Sadly the Hebrew Masoretic Text uses the word (H7489) רָעַע râ‛a‛, - to be bad, to be evil; to be displeasing; to be injurious; to be wicked; to do an injury or hurt; to be mischief, instead of the same sounding word, (H7462) רָעָה râ‛âh, with a Hay at the end and not an Ayin, which means to Shepherd! Also in the Septuagint, the Greek word (G4165 from G4166) ποιμαίνω poimainō, is used! You shall feed them as a shepherd nurtures his flock. With refernce to the [2]alienated mindset that rules the nations see Numbers 24:17, "A speter shall rise out of Israel; It shall crush the forehead of Moab (mindset)!" The Shepherd's staff was never intended to beat up the sheep but to protect and free them from any possible threat!
To appreciate it's prophetic context, look at LXX [Septuagint] rendering of Psalm 2:2-3, 'The rulers of the world order have set themselves up against the Christ; Let us break apart their chains and cast off their yokes.' From the heavens, however, the LORD breaks out in laughter and says [6-9], 'I was appointed under Him as King on Zion, My holy hill. Announcing the decree of the LORD: He said to Me, You are My Son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall shepherd them with a rod of iron, and dash them ['their distorted mindsets'] in pieces like a potter's vessel.'"
In Acts 13, Luke records the launch of Paul's missionary journeys from Antioch. This is where he and Barnabas established the first church. he gives powerful context to psalm 2 in recording the impact of the gospel in Paul and Barnabas' ministry into the gentile world. Paul clearly sees the prophetic context of psalm 2 as pointing to mankind's co-begottenness in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! This revelation will conquer the nations! He preached the resurrection of Jesus and quotes Psalm 2:9. also in his discourse with the Greek Philosophers in Acts 17, Paul reminds them that their own writings record this fact, that we live and move and have our being in GOD and that we are indeed His offspring.
Look at Isaiah 9:2-4, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light shone. Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; They rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of His oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Midian! Remember Gideon's strategy of hiding lamps in clay jars when they defeated the mighty Midians who out-numbered them by far! Bonsai (quarreling, contentious) mindsets have trapped the nations of the world for centuries! But this is the day where the mystery that was hidden in clay pots for ages and generations shall be revealed! he is what heaven and earth were waiting for! All flesh shall see it together! Haggai 2:6-7; Colossians 1:27; Isaiah 40:5. In Acts 13:47 Paul quotes Isaiah 49:6 in the context of his ministry, "For so the LORD has commissioned us, saying, 'I have set you to be a light for the nations, that you may bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth!'" For unto us a child in born!....Father of the ages, Prince of peace!...And of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end, upon the Throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! Isaiah 9:6-7. Revelation 11:15, 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Master and of His Anointed, and he shall reign forever and ever." (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now for chapter 3 in our next visitation., the LORD willing.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between chapters part 2-2, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Now for the second of three thoughts between chapter 2 and 3 of Revelation. These may have been overlooked or thought nothing of back in the day....And remember that it is the LORD Jesus speaking here, in the verse used as our base.
Thoughts on Food Offered to Idols:
Revelation 2:20, "'It disturbs Me that you accommodate the typical Jezebel (Hebrew H348) influence, a self-appointed, a self-appointed Prophetess who teaches and seduces My [1]devoted friends into participating in am [2]idolatrous sacrificial systems by eating food offered to [3]idols and fornicating with her foreign ideas about God.'" (The word [1, G1401 from G1210] doulos, means bond-servant or slave; also a devoted friend, from (G1210) deo, to be bound to another in friendship or marriage. The word, [2, G1494 a compound of G1497, from G1491 and a presumed derivative of G2380] eidolothuton, is from (G1497 from G1491) eidolon, an image, and (G2380) thuo, to slay in sacrifice. The word [3, G1491 from G1492 eidō, to know] eidolon, is where we get the word idol from meaning image of likeness-this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD (within humanity) revealed and redeemed in human form! Idolatry is a projection of an image of one's own making. Idolatry is the crux of all religions-it is expensive business since your idol is like a slot machine at the casino! It remains hungry and it is wired to bite and bankrupt all! As is man's religious systems.
To appreciate this statement, "eating food offered to idols," one needs to understand the significance of meals in the NT context. Your mind consumes thoughts like you eat food-just as food become flesh so do words become incarnate! By teaching pagan philosophies to the church where they feast on food (words) offered to idols (imaginations) there is a direct rejection of the New Covenant symbolized in our every meal as a celebration of the incarnation! Jesus as the Lamb of GOD introduced the New Covenant meal where His incarnate body and shed blood turns the prophetic word of GOD into our true sustenance! Look at 1Corithinas 11:23-24, in the Mirror: Your every meal makes the mandate of His coming relevant and communicates the meaning of the New Covenant. 'This cup holds the wine of the New Covenant in My blood; You celebrate Me every time you drink with this understanding!' [From now on our meals are meaningful expressions of our union with Him.] We celebrate the fact that the incarnation reveals our redemption; The promise became a person. He redeemed our original value, identity, and innocence; He died our death and defines the life we now share. He fulfills the theme of Scripture: the sufferings of the Jewish Messiah and the subsequent glory! [1Peter 1:10-11] In John's synoptic gospel chapter 6, where he reminds us about the economy of Jesus' ministry; He knew very well the pivotal significance of His appointment with the ultimate Passover where He would lay down His life as the Lamb of GOD to be slaughtered by His own creation for their salvation. John 6:5-6, when Jesus saw the multitude arriving, He said to Phillip, How do you think we are going to feed all these people? This wasn't a trick question, but simply to engage their faith; He already knew exactly what he was going to do! Jesus was not about to be distracted by the enormity of the mission where His body would be broken at the highest price in order to feed the multitudes of His humanity with the true bread from heaven! Just like in chapter 24 of Luke-the picture of a meal always translates into incarnation language-bread becomes flesh! In John 6:7, Phillip immediately concluded that this was impossible to do and far beyond a budget of any reasonable calculation; two hundred days wages could never buy enough for each person in the crowd to even get a little morsel of bread! Humanity cannot redeem themselves! Again, Jesus leads the conversation into a different dimension-like with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman-He points to a different source; Not related to external reasoning or challenges to be met with personal contributions of our own toil of labor to define or defend ourselves but simply accessing Father's limitless resources within. He has come to free our minds from the restrictions of a dimension that could never truly define us! he dramatically and very intentionally disengages us with every effort of our own to save ourselves! Our salvation is beyond our budget! BUT WHAT!!! What about the little lad!? For unto us a child is born, remember!)
John writes in 6:31, "How do you compete with Moses? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness-as it is written - He gave them bread from heaven to eat." (The rabbis quoted from Psalm 72:16, to prove that the Messiah, when he comes, will outdo Moses with manna from heaven. (Robertson's Word Pictures.)
Psalm 72:16, "There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like the cedars of Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth." KJV [A handful of corn-five loaves here and in the following year's Passover Jesus' own body would be the bread broken on the mount of Golgotha!]
Deuteronomy 8:3, And he treated you gently in the wilderness of your unbelief and fed your hunger there with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know; that he might make you know that humanity does not live by the bread of their own labor, but that the life of our design hungers to be completely sustained by the Word which proceeds out of the mouth of GOD, the LORD. [Some translations say, "humbled you" but in 2Samuel 22:36 the Hebrew word (H6031) עָנָה, ‛ânâh, is translated, "Thou hast given me the shield of thy salvation, and thy gentleness made me whole (great)." The Hebrew word (H3605 from H3634) כּוֹל, kôl, is often translated, "every" actually means the whole; the word in its most complete context - which clearly points to the INCARNATION!] He divorced them from that which does not satisfy!
You freed us from our slavery and led us gently like a Shepherd through the wilderness of our own unbelief and made know to us our authentic hunger not for the bread we labor for but the word which mirrors our joint-genesis and eternal oneness!)
In John 6:32-35, Jesus reminded them that it wasn't Moses who gave them the bread from heaven - "'My Father is the one who gives the real bread from heaven! For the bread from GOD that comes down from heaven is the which gives life to the entire world! They said, "Oh Lord! this is the bread we crave! Give us this bread!" Jesus said, 'I am the bread of life! He that comes face to face with Me shall never hunger and he who finds his faith in Me shall never thirst!'"
Then we have this in 1Corinthians 10:16-22, When we share a meal together we declare our association in Christ! Every time we drink from the same cup, we communicate the language of the covenant of grace, which is what our fellowship is all about. The wine we drink is our participation in what the blood (our co-death) of Christ represents. (You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from our fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot [1Peter 1:18-19]. he redeemed our original value and transparent innocence!) The bread we break celebrates our participation in the incarnation! The prophetic promise became flesh in His person; We are jointly declaring that in the revelation of our inclusion in His death and resurrection we are now the visible body of Christ. The single loaf of bread that we all partake of represents the fact that although there are many of us, there is only one Christ! By eating together from that one bread we are declaring that we are one body in Christ and that He is incarnate within each one of us! (Our "many-ness" becomes our "one-ness;" Christ doesn't become fragmented in us. But rather, we become unified in Him. (Taken from the Message Bible) Let us consider the context of the prophetic type of the sacrificial system of Israel; Those who ate the sacrificed animals were partners in the same altar. Now by this i am not saying that there is any magical power in a sacrifice made to an idol; An idol is nothing more than a mere figment of the imagination. The meat offered to an idol is just meat like any other barbecue! The difference between Israel and the Nations is in the prophetic type that Israel's sacrifice pointed to; A sacrifice offered to demons points to nothing and holds no advantage to you. I mean why would you associate with anything that reduces you to less than what you are! (The only significance in the Jewish sacrificial systems was in their pointing to their Messiah; both the promise and the person of the Messiah points to the redemption of humanity's original identity and innocence!) You cannot celebrate the LORD in one meal and then devote yourselves to pagan worship the next time you eat! Every time you drink and eat you [1]co-echo your union in Christ! (In our every communion, even in our daily meals, we co-echo, "I am!" To partake comes from [1, G3348 from G3326 and G2192 ] metecho; with (G3326) meta, meaning together with, and (G2192) echo, meaning to echo what GOD spoke to us in Christ; like the word (G3341 from G3340 from G3326 and G3539) metanous, NOT repentance (re-penance); but to join thoughts about something; to co-know with GOD; to agree with GOD about you, to think differently.) GOD is not in a tug of war with demons or our obsessions with religious rituals! He has no competition. He is I AM! (Even the Jews, who continued their sacrificial rituals after Christ was sacrificed as GOD'S Passover Lamb, were presenting their offerings to pagan gods and Not to GOD! There remains no further spiritual relevance in the practice of Jewish rituals, including the Sabbaths and the annual feasts! And these copied and practiced by many religious denominations and institutions still.)
Then there is 1Corithians 8:1-9 where we find: "You have also asked me questions about whether believers are free to eat food offered to idols. We are free to hold to our own convictions about what to eat and what not to eat; But ultimately it is not about who wins the diet debate, but about sincerely loving people. Let love define your convictions and not with mere head knowledge. Loving GOD (and your fellow humans) is so easy when you understand that He knows you! Let GOD'S knowledge of you inspire your love for Him and your fellow human. By making a fuss about eating food offered to idols gives idols undue prominence; They are nothing so why make something out of nothing! We know that there is only One GOD and that He has no competition! There is a lot of talk about other gods and demonic powers operating on earth as well as in the heavenly realm; Obviously they seem to be empowered by people's belief in them and conversations about them; So there seems to be many gods "lording" it over people. This does not make them competition to GOD; We know that for us there is only One GOD who is the source of all things; There is only one authority, the Lord jesus Christ. All things exist because of Him; We owe our very being to Him. He alone gives context and reference to our being. However not everyone realizes this; There are some believers who are convinced that idols are real, so for them to hear that we say that it's okay to eat food offered to idols presents a massive problem to their conscience. Your diet preference certainly does not improve your standing before GOD; Whether you eat meat or not. The point is not about how justified you feel in your freedom to eat what you like, but how considerate you are not to be a stumbling block to someone else."
Then in Revelation 14:15 we find this: Another Shepherd-Messenger appeared out of the most holy place of the temple and with a loud voice addressed the One seated upon the cloud, saying, "Thrust forth your pruning hook, your hour has come-this is you moment to reap for the earth's harvest is ready." (Look at John 4:31-36, In the mean while His disciples were urging Him to take some food. But He said, 'I am feasting on food you cannot yet see!' His disciples were baffled, "Who brought him anything to eat?" Jesus told them, 'My food is to fulfill the desire of Him Who commissioned Me and to leave no detail undone! The bread you eat you labor for takes four months from the day you sow the seed until it ripens in the ear, doesn't it? This is not the food that I am talking about. The fruit of your own toil and performance will never satisfy permanently; From now on, look at yourselves and everyone else differently; See them through your Father's eyes and you will know that they too are ripe and ready to discover how fully included they are in My finished work. They are perfectly mirror in Me! (A harvest is ripe when the seed in the ear matches the seed that was sown! My mission is to reveal and redeem the image and likeness of GOD in human form!) This harvest reveals how both he who sows and he who reaps participate in the same joy of the life of the ages!) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD increase our understanding of these things. In our next visit the LORD willing we shall look at the Rod of Iron.
Thoughts on Food Offered to Idols:
Revelation 2:20, "'It disturbs Me that you accommodate the typical Jezebel (Hebrew H348) influence, a self-appointed, a self-appointed Prophetess who teaches and seduces My [1]devoted friends into participating in am [2]idolatrous sacrificial systems by eating food offered to [3]idols and fornicating with her foreign ideas about God.'" (The word [1, G1401 from G1210] doulos, means bond-servant or slave; also a devoted friend, from (G1210) deo, to be bound to another in friendship or marriage. The word, [2, G1494 a compound of G1497, from G1491 and a presumed derivative of G2380] eidolothuton, is from (G1497 from G1491) eidolon, an image, and (G2380) thuo, to slay in sacrifice. The word [3, G1491 from G1492 eidō, to know] eidolon, is where we get the word idol from meaning image of likeness-this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD (within humanity) revealed and redeemed in human form! Idolatry is a projection of an image of one's own making. Idolatry is the crux of all religions-it is expensive business since your idol is like a slot machine at the casino! It remains hungry and it is wired to bite and bankrupt all! As is man's religious systems.
To appreciate this statement, "eating food offered to idols," one needs to understand the significance of meals in the NT context. Your mind consumes thoughts like you eat food-just as food become flesh so do words become incarnate! By teaching pagan philosophies to the church where they feast on food (words) offered to idols (imaginations) there is a direct rejection of the New Covenant symbolized in our every meal as a celebration of the incarnation! Jesus as the Lamb of GOD introduced the New Covenant meal where His incarnate body and shed blood turns the prophetic word of GOD into our true sustenance! Look at 1Corithinas 11:23-24, in the Mirror: Your every meal makes the mandate of His coming relevant and communicates the meaning of the New Covenant. 'This cup holds the wine of the New Covenant in My blood; You celebrate Me every time you drink with this understanding!' [From now on our meals are meaningful expressions of our union with Him.] We celebrate the fact that the incarnation reveals our redemption; The promise became a person. He redeemed our original value, identity, and innocence; He died our death and defines the life we now share. He fulfills the theme of Scripture: the sufferings of the Jewish Messiah and the subsequent glory! [1Peter 1:10-11] In John's synoptic gospel chapter 6, where he reminds us about the economy of Jesus' ministry; He knew very well the pivotal significance of His appointment with the ultimate Passover where He would lay down His life as the Lamb of GOD to be slaughtered by His own creation for their salvation. John 6:5-6, when Jesus saw the multitude arriving, He said to Phillip, How do you think we are going to feed all these people? This wasn't a trick question, but simply to engage their faith; He already knew exactly what he was going to do! Jesus was not about to be distracted by the enormity of the mission where His body would be broken at the highest price in order to feed the multitudes of His humanity with the true bread from heaven! Just like in chapter 24 of Luke-the picture of a meal always translates into incarnation language-bread becomes flesh! In John 6:7, Phillip immediately concluded that this was impossible to do and far beyond a budget of any reasonable calculation; two hundred days wages could never buy enough for each person in the crowd to even get a little morsel of bread! Humanity cannot redeem themselves! Again, Jesus leads the conversation into a different dimension-like with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman-He points to a different source; Not related to external reasoning or challenges to be met with personal contributions of our own toil of labor to define or defend ourselves but simply accessing Father's limitless resources within. He has come to free our minds from the restrictions of a dimension that could never truly define us! he dramatically and very intentionally disengages us with every effort of our own to save ourselves! Our salvation is beyond our budget! BUT WHAT!!! What about the little lad!? For unto us a child is born, remember!)
John writes in 6:31, "How do you compete with Moses? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness-as it is written - He gave them bread from heaven to eat." (The rabbis quoted from Psalm 72:16, to prove that the Messiah, when he comes, will outdo Moses with manna from heaven. (Robertson's Word Pictures.)
Psalm 72:16, "There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like the cedars of Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth." KJV [A handful of corn-five loaves here and in the following year's Passover Jesus' own body would be the bread broken on the mount of Golgotha!]
Deuteronomy 8:3, And he treated you gently in the wilderness of your unbelief and fed your hunger there with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know; that he might make you know that humanity does not live by the bread of their own labor, but that the life of our design hungers to be completely sustained by the Word which proceeds out of the mouth of GOD, the LORD. [Some translations say, "humbled you" but in 2Samuel 22:36 the Hebrew word (H6031) עָנָה, ‛ânâh, is translated, "Thou hast given me the shield of thy salvation, and thy gentleness made me whole (great)." The Hebrew word (H3605 from H3634) כּוֹל, kôl, is often translated, "every" actually means the whole; the word in its most complete context - which clearly points to the INCARNATION!] He divorced them from that which does not satisfy!
You freed us from our slavery and led us gently like a Shepherd through the wilderness of our own unbelief and made know to us our authentic hunger not for the bread we labor for but the word which mirrors our joint-genesis and eternal oneness!)
In John 6:32-35, Jesus reminded them that it wasn't Moses who gave them the bread from heaven - "'My Father is the one who gives the real bread from heaven! For the bread from GOD that comes down from heaven is the which gives life to the entire world! They said, "Oh Lord! this is the bread we crave! Give us this bread!" Jesus said, 'I am the bread of life! He that comes face to face with Me shall never hunger and he who finds his faith in Me shall never thirst!'"
Then we have this in 1Corinthians 10:16-22, When we share a meal together we declare our association in Christ! Every time we drink from the same cup, we communicate the language of the covenant of grace, which is what our fellowship is all about. The wine we drink is our participation in what the blood (our co-death) of Christ represents. (You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from our fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot [1Peter 1:18-19]. he redeemed our original value and transparent innocence!) The bread we break celebrates our participation in the incarnation! The prophetic promise became flesh in His person; We are jointly declaring that in the revelation of our inclusion in His death and resurrection we are now the visible body of Christ. The single loaf of bread that we all partake of represents the fact that although there are many of us, there is only one Christ! By eating together from that one bread we are declaring that we are one body in Christ and that He is incarnate within each one of us! (Our "many-ness" becomes our "one-ness;" Christ doesn't become fragmented in us. But rather, we become unified in Him. (Taken from the Message Bible) Let us consider the context of the prophetic type of the sacrificial system of Israel; Those who ate the sacrificed animals were partners in the same altar. Now by this i am not saying that there is any magical power in a sacrifice made to an idol; An idol is nothing more than a mere figment of the imagination. The meat offered to an idol is just meat like any other barbecue! The difference between Israel and the Nations is in the prophetic type that Israel's sacrifice pointed to; A sacrifice offered to demons points to nothing and holds no advantage to you. I mean why would you associate with anything that reduces you to less than what you are! (The only significance in the Jewish sacrificial systems was in their pointing to their Messiah; both the promise and the person of the Messiah points to the redemption of humanity's original identity and innocence!) You cannot celebrate the LORD in one meal and then devote yourselves to pagan worship the next time you eat! Every time you drink and eat you [1]co-echo your union in Christ! (In our every communion, even in our daily meals, we co-echo, "I am!" To partake comes from [1, G3348 from G3326 and G2192 ] metecho; with (G3326) meta, meaning together with, and (G2192) echo, meaning to echo what GOD spoke to us in Christ; like the word (G3341 from G3340 from G3326 and G3539) metanous, NOT repentance (re-penance); but to join thoughts about something; to co-know with GOD; to agree with GOD about you, to think differently.) GOD is not in a tug of war with demons or our obsessions with religious rituals! He has no competition. He is I AM! (Even the Jews, who continued their sacrificial rituals after Christ was sacrificed as GOD'S Passover Lamb, were presenting their offerings to pagan gods and Not to GOD! There remains no further spiritual relevance in the practice of Jewish rituals, including the Sabbaths and the annual feasts! And these copied and practiced by many religious denominations and institutions still.)
Then there is 1Corithians 8:1-9 where we find: "You have also asked me questions about whether believers are free to eat food offered to idols. We are free to hold to our own convictions about what to eat and what not to eat; But ultimately it is not about who wins the diet debate, but about sincerely loving people. Let love define your convictions and not with mere head knowledge. Loving GOD (and your fellow humans) is so easy when you understand that He knows you! Let GOD'S knowledge of you inspire your love for Him and your fellow human. By making a fuss about eating food offered to idols gives idols undue prominence; They are nothing so why make something out of nothing! We know that there is only One GOD and that He has no competition! There is a lot of talk about other gods and demonic powers operating on earth as well as in the heavenly realm; Obviously they seem to be empowered by people's belief in them and conversations about them; So there seems to be many gods "lording" it over people. This does not make them competition to GOD; We know that for us there is only One GOD who is the source of all things; There is only one authority, the Lord jesus Christ. All things exist because of Him; We owe our very being to Him. He alone gives context and reference to our being. However not everyone realizes this; There are some believers who are convinced that idols are real, so for them to hear that we say that it's okay to eat food offered to idols presents a massive problem to their conscience. Your diet preference certainly does not improve your standing before GOD; Whether you eat meat or not. The point is not about how justified you feel in your freedom to eat what you like, but how considerate you are not to be a stumbling block to someone else."
Then in Revelation 14:15 we find this: Another Shepherd-Messenger appeared out of the most holy place of the temple and with a loud voice addressed the One seated upon the cloud, saying, "Thrust forth your pruning hook, your hour has come-this is you moment to reap for the earth's harvest is ready." (Look at John 4:31-36, In the mean while His disciples were urging Him to take some food. But He said, 'I am feasting on food you cannot yet see!' His disciples were baffled, "Who brought him anything to eat?" Jesus told them, 'My food is to fulfill the desire of Him Who commissioned Me and to leave no detail undone! The bread you eat you labor for takes four months from the day you sow the seed until it ripens in the ear, doesn't it? This is not the food that I am talking about. The fruit of your own toil and performance will never satisfy permanently; From now on, look at yourselves and everyone else differently; See them through your Father's eyes and you will know that they too are ripe and ready to discover how fully included they are in My finished work. They are perfectly mirror in Me! (A harvest is ripe when the seed in the ear matches the seed that was sown! My mission is to reveal and redeem the image and likeness of GOD in human form!) This harvest reveals how both he who sows and he who reaps participate in the same joy of the life of the ages!) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD increase our understanding of these things. In our next visit the LORD willing we shall look at the Rod of Iron.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between chapters part 2-1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are now taking a look at foot notes of the Mirror Study Bible's author, titled: The Son of Man is the Son of GOD, Food Offered to Idols and The Rod of Iron.
The Son of Man is the Son of GOD [Revelation 1:13]:
Revelation 2:17, "'Your victory is secured in your hearing the word of the Spirit addressing the Ekklesia-feast on the revelation of the hidden manna in the Ark [which prophetically pointed to the Hebrew Messiah-the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations is Christ in you!] I also give you a little white pebble used in the courts of justice, signifying your acquittal-take it as your secret source of strength in the midst of accusation-it has your new name on it! No one knows you by this name, until you [1]realize your own identity reflected in it! (This beautifully reminds of Simon's encounter in Matthew 16, "Blessed are you Simon, son of Jonah for flesh and blood has not known that the son of man is indeed the Son of GOD! Now that you know who I am, allow Me to introduce you to you! Your real name, as son of GOD, is Petros - little stone-son of Petra [the Rock, Exodus 33:21-23, Numbers 20:8, 10, Deuteronomy 32:4, the ryhma stone, Job 32:8, H5397; 2Timothy 3:16, G2315]-yes! You're a chip of the old block! see the notes on John 1:12, Our grasping [1lambano] is simply the awakening to the fact that our genesis is already completed in the Logos. [See John 1:3] The Logos is the source; Everything commences in Him. he remains the exclusive Parent reference to our genesis. There is nothing original, except the Word. We are His offspring. [See Acts 17:28]. "He has come to give us understanding to know Him who is true and to realize that we are in Him who is true." [1John 5:20] We are One! Ephesians 4:1-7.)
The white stone (G3022, G5586)- psephon leuken, is an old word for pebble- from pasao, to rub-which was used in courts of justice; black pebbles for condemning, white for acquitting. (this is still the practice used in secret societies as a means of voting.) The only other use of the word in the NT is in acts 26:10, where Paul speaks of "depositing his pebble" - katenegka psephon - or casting his vote. The white stone with one's name on it was used to admit one to entertainments and also as an amulet of charm. In this is also an allusion here to conquerors in the public games, who were not only conducted with great pomp into the city to which they belonged, but had a white stone given to them, with their name inscribed on it; which badge entitled them, during their whole life, to be maintained at the public expense. There were called tesserae among the Romans, and of these there were several kinds.
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thuatira; the [1]Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and [2]feet shining like burnished bronze says, ( Here Jesus introduces Himself as the Son of GOD! John sees Him as the son of man in Revelation 1:3; And encircled by the lamp-stands there was one who appeared to be of human offspring, a son of man! Clothed with a long robe and with a golden girdle round His chest." Look at the notes on the Ekklesia at the end of chapter 1.
Here, as in Revelation 1:15, His feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in a furnace. As the Lamb of GOD who presented His body in sacrifice on the Bronze Altar, He descended into mankind's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemies of the human race are made our footstool! See Hebrews 1:13, "You are the extension of My right hand, My executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet." 1Corinthians 15:25, "His dominion is destined to subdue all hostility and contradiction under His feet. ( The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. The LORD said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand until I make your enemies your footstool" in Psalm 110:1. Jesus is the LORD of lords; In His victory humanity is restored to lordship; 'I say you are gods, all you are son of the Most High." [Psalm 82:6, Matthew 22:42-45.)
John 5:18-28, This was fuel for the fire of Jewish zeal in their determination to execute Jesus! Not only did He break their Sabbath, but now He has gone beyond all extremes! he calls GOD His Father-who does He think he is-GOD'S equal? Jesus explained to them with utmost certainty that whatever they see the Son does, mirror the Father-He does not act independent of His Father-the Son's gaze is fixed in order to accurately interpret and repeat what He sees His Father doing! The one reveals the other without compromise or distraction! (The incarnation, put on human flesh, does not interrupt what the Word was from the beginning-face to face with GOD!) For the Father and the Son are [1]best of friends! They have no secrets; the Father gladly lets His Son in on everything He does and will continue to show Him works of most significant proportions, which will astound you! (The Father loves [1 phileo] the Son with fondness.) For just as the Father awakens people from their death-sleep and revitalizes them with Zoe-life, even so it pleases the Son to awaken people to His Life! For the Father judges no-one but has given all judgment to the Son! The Father's desire is that all may value the son with the same honor wherewith they esteem Him-there is no distinction-to dishonor the Son is to dishonor the Father. Most certainly do I say to you that this is the vital transition from dead religion into the very life of the ages-embrace the Son's word with the same persuasion as you would the Father;s and you will not know any judgment-the son gives voice to the father! (He is the Father's word (promise) made flesh.) Oh how I desire for you to get this! the prophetic hour has come! This is the moment for the dead to hear the voice of the Son of GOD-C'mon! Hear and live! The [1]very self existence within Father is what he has bestowed upon the Son in order for the Son to [2]radiate the same Zoe-life. (The word [1, G3754 hoti, translated because, a Neuter of G3748, hostis, from G3739 and G5100 ] hosper is from (G3739) hos, in that manner; and per, an enclitic particle significant of abundance [thoroughness], that is emphasis; much, very or ever. The word [2] echo, to have possession of, reminds of the english word echo; thus to resonate, radiate.) The Father has also given the Son of man [1]authentic authority to execute judgment on humanity's behalf! (The word [1, G1849 a compound of G1537 and G1510 ] exousia , often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I am!) Do not be alarmed by this, but the hour is coming when those in the [1]graves will hear His voice! ( No-one who ever lived will escape the extent of His righteous judgment! Those who have [1]Forgotten who they are will hear His incarnate voice! The word for gave, [1, G3419 is from G3420] mnēmeion, means memory, suggests a remembrance! Like David prophesies in Psalm 22, when he saw the cross-crisis [krisis - judgment] a thousand years before it happened! His conclusion in verse 27 sums up the triumph of GOD'S resolve! "All the ends of the earth shall [1]remember and turn to the LORD; and all the families of the nations shall worship before Him!" Corinthians 15:21-22, The same humanity who died in a man was raised again in a man. In Adam all died (were put to sleep in a type of death, to be reawakened on the day of the Lord Hosea 6:2-3); in Christ all are made alive.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
In our next visit we shall the LORD willing look at "Thoughts of food offered to Idols." Until then may the LORD increase our inner knowing and understanding of Him.
The Son of Man is the Son of GOD [Revelation 1:13]:
Revelation 2:17, "'Your victory is secured in your hearing the word of the Spirit addressing the Ekklesia-feast on the revelation of the hidden manna in the Ark [which prophetically pointed to the Hebrew Messiah-the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations is Christ in you!] I also give you a little white pebble used in the courts of justice, signifying your acquittal-take it as your secret source of strength in the midst of accusation-it has your new name on it! No one knows you by this name, until you [1]realize your own identity reflected in it! (This beautifully reminds of Simon's encounter in Matthew 16, "Blessed are you Simon, son of Jonah for flesh and blood has not known that the son of man is indeed the Son of GOD! Now that you know who I am, allow Me to introduce you to you! Your real name, as son of GOD, is Petros - little stone-son of Petra [the Rock, Exodus 33:21-23, Numbers 20:8, 10, Deuteronomy 32:4, the ryhma stone, Job 32:8, H5397; 2Timothy 3:16, G2315]-yes! You're a chip of the old block! see the notes on John 1:12, Our grasping [1lambano] is simply the awakening to the fact that our genesis is already completed in the Logos. [See John 1:3] The Logos is the source; Everything commences in Him. he remains the exclusive Parent reference to our genesis. There is nothing original, except the Word. We are His offspring. [See Acts 17:28]. "He has come to give us understanding to know Him who is true and to realize that we are in Him who is true." [1John 5:20] We are One! Ephesians 4:1-7.)
The white stone (G3022, G5586)- psephon leuken, is an old word for pebble- from pasao, to rub-which was used in courts of justice; black pebbles for condemning, white for acquitting. (this is still the practice used in secret societies as a means of voting.) The only other use of the word in the NT is in acts 26:10, where Paul speaks of "depositing his pebble" - katenegka psephon - or casting his vote. The white stone with one's name on it was used to admit one to entertainments and also as an amulet of charm. In this is also an allusion here to conquerors in the public games, who were not only conducted with great pomp into the city to which they belonged, but had a white stone given to them, with their name inscribed on it; which badge entitled them, during their whole life, to be maintained at the public expense. There were called tesserae among the Romans, and of these there were several kinds.
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thuatira; the [1]Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and [2]feet shining like burnished bronze says, ( Here Jesus introduces Himself as the Son of GOD! John sees Him as the son of man in Revelation 1:3; And encircled by the lamp-stands there was one who appeared to be of human offspring, a son of man! Clothed with a long robe and with a golden girdle round His chest." Look at the notes on the Ekklesia at the end of chapter 1.
Here, as in Revelation 1:15, His feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in a furnace. As the Lamb of GOD who presented His body in sacrifice on the Bronze Altar, He descended into mankind's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemies of the human race are made our footstool! See Hebrews 1:13, "You are the extension of My right hand, My executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet." 1Corinthians 15:25, "His dominion is destined to subdue all hostility and contradiction under His feet. ( The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. The LORD said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand until I make your enemies your footstool" in Psalm 110:1. Jesus is the LORD of lords; In His victory humanity is restored to lordship; 'I say you are gods, all you are son of the Most High." [Psalm 82:6, Matthew 22:42-45.)
John 5:18-28, This was fuel for the fire of Jewish zeal in their determination to execute Jesus! Not only did He break their Sabbath, but now He has gone beyond all extremes! he calls GOD His Father-who does He think he is-GOD'S equal? Jesus explained to them with utmost certainty that whatever they see the Son does, mirror the Father-He does not act independent of His Father-the Son's gaze is fixed in order to accurately interpret and repeat what He sees His Father doing! The one reveals the other without compromise or distraction! (The incarnation, put on human flesh, does not interrupt what the Word was from the beginning-face to face with GOD!) For the Father and the Son are [1]best of friends! They have no secrets; the Father gladly lets His Son in on everything He does and will continue to show Him works of most significant proportions, which will astound you! (The Father loves [1 phileo] the Son with fondness.) For just as the Father awakens people from their death-sleep and revitalizes them with Zoe-life, even so it pleases the Son to awaken people to His Life! For the Father judges no-one but has given all judgment to the Son! The Father's desire is that all may value the son with the same honor wherewith they esteem Him-there is no distinction-to dishonor the Son is to dishonor the Father. Most certainly do I say to you that this is the vital transition from dead religion into the very life of the ages-embrace the Son's word with the same persuasion as you would the Father;s and you will not know any judgment-the son gives voice to the father! (He is the Father's word (promise) made flesh.) Oh how I desire for you to get this! the prophetic hour has come! This is the moment for the dead to hear the voice of the Son of GOD-C'mon! Hear and live! The [1]very self existence within Father is what he has bestowed upon the Son in order for the Son to [2]radiate the same Zoe-life. (The word [1, G3754 hoti, translated because, a Neuter of G3748, hostis, from G3739 and G5100 ] hosper is from (G3739) hos, in that manner; and per, an enclitic particle significant of abundance [thoroughness], that is emphasis; much, very or ever. The word [2] echo, to have possession of, reminds of the english word echo; thus to resonate, radiate.) The Father has also given the Son of man [1]authentic authority to execute judgment on humanity's behalf! (The word [1, G1849 a compound of G1537 and G1510 ] exousia , often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I am!) Do not be alarmed by this, but the hour is coming when those in the [1]graves will hear His voice! ( No-one who ever lived will escape the extent of His righteous judgment! Those who have [1]Forgotten who they are will hear His incarnate voice! The word for gave, [1, G3419 is from G3420] mnēmeion, means memory, suggests a remembrance! Like David prophesies in Psalm 22, when he saw the cross-crisis [krisis - judgment] a thousand years before it happened! His conclusion in verse 27 sums up the triumph of GOD'S resolve! "All the ends of the earth shall [1]remember and turn to the LORD; and all the families of the nations shall worship before Him!" Corinthians 15:21-22, The same humanity who died in a man was raised again in a man. In Adam all died (were put to sleep in a type of death, to be reawakened on the day of the Lord Hosea 6:2-3); in Christ all are made alive.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
In our next visit we shall the LORD willing look at "Thoughts of food offered to Idols." Until then may the LORD increase our inner knowing and understanding of Him.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
"The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ in 2:18, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are now at the threshold of the fourth Ekklesia of Revelation 2, as seen from Christ's eyes.
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: 'The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze.
I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden. Only hold fast what you have until I come. The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. And I will give him the morning star.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in [1]Thyatira: The [2]Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and [3]feet shinning like burnished bronze says, (Also interesting to note that [1]Thyatira means sacrifice! Here Jesus introduces Himself as the [2]Son of GOD! Look for the Extended notes on The Son of Man in the Son of GOD at the end of chapter 2.)
I know your hard works and how you love what you're doing - also that you are absolutely convinced that you are doing the right thing and how relentlessly you're exerted yourselves - even more so now than ever before! It disturbs Me that you accommodate the typical Jezebel influence, a self-appointed Prophetess who teaches and seduces My [1]devoted friends into participating in an [2]idolatrous sacrificial system by eating food offered to [3]idols and fornicating with her foreign ideas about God. (The word [1, G1401 from G1210] doulos, bond-servant or slave; Also a devoted friend, is from (G1210) deo, to be bound to another in friendship or marriage. The word [2, G1494 is a compound of G1497 and a presumed derivative of G2380] eidolothuton, an image sacrifice, that is, part of an idolatrous offering, idol, is from (G1497 from G1491) eidolon, an image, a heathen god, its worship, and (G2380) thuo, a primary verb meaning to immolate, to slay in sacrifice (this is to slay one's self in the act of worship in any form). The word [3, G1497 from G1491 eidos, view, from G1492 eidō, a primary verb, discern, have a clear perception of vision, from a compound of G3700 and G3708] eidōlon, is where we get the word idol from means image and likeness-this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD revealed and redeemed in human form! Find the notes Extended Notes on Food Offered to Idols at the end of this chapter.) I gave her opportune time [1]to see with My eyes, to know My heart and to woke up out of the sway of her adultery but she had no inclination to yield to My thoughts. (The word wrongly translated, [1, G3340 is from G3326 and G3539]repent from the Latin, re-pennance is metanoia - to think with me; to awaken to my thoughts about you!) The bed of your adultery will become you and your lovers' [1]confinement to great anguish. Even then will I continue to invite you to awaken from your deception! (The word [1, G2347 from G2346] thlipsis, means a narrow claustrophobic space of intense pressure. The very platform of the man-made 'church' institutions from where you have run your religious business will become your prison and punishment-the scene of the sin is also the scene of the inevitable consequence. "But where sin increases grace supersedes it! Romans 5:20.) The offspring of these 'mindsets,' conceived in your licentious idolatry has no future! I will cause it [1]to utterly perish! And every Ekklesia shall [2]know that I scrutinize the hidden thoughts of the heart. And I will expose every single work of your own doing as judged in My work. (See verse 26 - My works vs your works. To [1] kill in death is a very strong expression, apokteuno en thanato. The symbolic significance of killing the children of the church's idolatrous adultery in death can only be understood in the context of the unveiling of Jesus the Christ who already died humanity's death and in that death brought final closure to the offspring of humanity's guilt-ridden mindsets that we have inherited from our world systems which were founded in the fruit of the "I-am-not tree system." He thusly broke the spell of the claim of judgment and death over the Adamic race. This signifies the death of death. The significance of the implications of Jesus' death cannot be exaggerated! It reaches into the entire past, present and future of human history! The word [2] ginosontai is the future ingressive punctiliar middle of (G1097) ginosko, 'we shall certainly come to know,' this confirms the theme of the book of Revelation! The unveiling of Jesus Christ and His finished work will most definitely complete GOD'S purpose of redeeming humanity's lost sense of sonship, value, innocence, identity and royalty in the earth!
Hebrews 4:12-13, The message GOD spoke to us in Christ, is the most life giving and dynamic influence in us, cutting like a surgeon's scalpel, sharper than a soldier's sword, piercing to the deepest core of human conscience, to the dividing of soul and spirit; Ending the dominance of the sense realm and its neutralizing effect upon the human spirit. In this way a person's spirit is freed to become the ruling influence again in the thoughts and intentions of their heart. The scrutiny of this living Sword-Logos detects every possible disease, discovering the body's deepest secrets where joint and bone-marrow meet. The entire person is thoroughly exposed to His scrutinizing gaze. Psalm 139:2, "You know the deepest impulse of My thoughts.)I would urge those of you in Thyatira who do [1]not embrace this Jezebel influence, as well as the ones who perhaps feel that they might be missing out on something by not studying the so-called 'deep things of Satan,' to embrace what your hearts resonate with! I'm not giving you anything that will burden you in any way! (The word [1, G3756 with G2192] ou echo, not in echo; not in synic with her distorted teachings. Sin-consciousness is the seat of [2, G4567] satanas - the accuser! The word [3, G3026 from G3007] loipoi from leipo, to be left out-those who feel that they are excluded from certain practices or privileges. The word, [4, G922] baros, weight or burden is also used in Galatians 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." And in the Mirror it reads, "The law of the Christ-life distinguishes your spirituality; Taking the weight off someone's shoulders is fulfilling the law of Christ. The message of grace removes all law-related burdens such as guilt, suspicion, inferiority, shame and sin-consciousness.) [1] Lay hold of that which your hearts [2]bear witness to [3]until you fully grasp the scope and understand the most conclusive significance of [4]My coming! (The word [1, G2904 from G2902] kratesate is from (G2902) krateo is in the Aorist Imperative suggesting, "get it over and done with!" Again the word [2, G2192] echo is used, to hold, to resonate. The word [3, G891] achri, until, is from (G206) akron, the farthest bounds, uttermost parts, end, highest, extreme - related to the word (G188) akmen, extreme, climax, acme, highest degree. The word [4] hekso is from (G2240) heko to have come, is the Aorist active subjunctive which is the mood of probability. The time of the action of the subjunctive mood is related to the time of the main verb, which in this case is - echete, present active indicative of echo, "that which your hearts resonate with." Heart resonance is certain! As in 2Corinthians 3:2, "...known and read by all!" Or in the Mirror, "You are our Epistle written within us, an open letter speaking a global language; One that everyone can read and recognize as their mother tongue!" If the subjunctive mood is used in a purpose or result clause, then the action should not be thought of as a possible result, but should be viewed as a definite outcome that will happen as a result of another stated action.) Seeing My victory as your victory makes you the over comer. By embracing the [1]completeness of My works as your [2]treasure, you realize My authority in you to posses the nations. (Look at verse 23-the [1]success of My works is to your credit. The works, (G891 with G5056) ἄχρι τέλος, achri telos, suggests, taking My words to its full conclusion. The word [2, G5083] tereo means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care. See Psalm 2:7-8 [also verse 9 as referenced in the next verse, 27]. "You are My son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession." Paul quotes psalm 2 in Acts 13:33 when he preaches the resurrection of Jesus and in Ephesians 2:5 and Colossians 3:1-3 he celebrates our co-begotteness! Also Peter announces that we were born anew when Jesus was raised from the death! 1Peter 1:3. The word [2, G1849 from G1832 third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 and G1510] exousia , often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I Am! The preposition [3, G1909] epi suggests continual influence upon, from a position of authority.) You will [1]shepherd the nations with a royal scepter and shatter [2]their 'alienated mindsets' like a potter's vessel of clay. (He quotes Psalm 2:9, "'You shall break then with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'" Sadly the Hebrew Masonetic Text uses the word, (H 7489] רָעַע RAA - to be bad, be evil; To be displeasing; to be injurious; to be wicked; to do an injury or hurt; to be mischief; instead of the same sounding word, (H7462) רָעָה râ‛âh, with a Hay at the end and not an Ayin, which means Shepherd! Also in the Septuagint, the Greek word poimaneis is used! You shall feed them as a shepherd nurtures his flock. With refernce to the [2]alienated mindsets that ruled the nations see Numbers 24:17, "A scepter shall rise out of Israel; It shall crush the forehead of Moab!" (mindset!) The Shepherd's staff was never intended to beat up the sheep but to protect and free them from any possible threat! ) [Look for extended notes on The Rod of Iron at the end of this chapter.] In the same way that My shepherding mission is [1]sourced in Father I have extended it to you! I also give you the [2]Morning Star! (I've attached part of the previous verse here, the Greek word, [1, G3844 ] para, with the genitive, indicating source or origin, close and immediate proximity, intimate connection, union. Look at 2Peter 1:19, "Take my word as one would take a lamp at night; The day is about to dawn for you in your own understanding. When the [2]Morning Star appears, you no longer need the lamp; This will happen shortly on the horizon of your own hearts!" Revelation 22:16, 'I am Jesus. I sent My Shepherd-Messenger to be witness of these things to you before the churches; Confirming to them that I am the Root and offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star! See the notes on The "Fallen Star" in the bright Morning Star, at the end of Revelation 9.)
Now listen up with your inner ears! hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (See 1Corinthians 2:13, The impact of our words are not confined to the familiar wisdom of the world taught by human experience and tradition, but communicated by seamless resonance, combining spirit with Spirit (spirit).) (The Mirror, with editing.)
I shall repeat the word above in my request for understanding....
With our next visit I shall once again the LORD willing look at the between the chapter footnotes.
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: 'The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze.
I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden. Only hold fast what you have until I come. The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. And I will give him the morning star.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:18, 19-28, 29 "'Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in [1]Thyatira: The [2]Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and [3]feet shinning like burnished bronze says, (Also interesting to note that [1]Thyatira means sacrifice! Here Jesus introduces Himself as the [2]Son of GOD! Look for the Extended notes on The Son of Man in the Son of GOD at the end of chapter 2.)
I know your hard works and how you love what you're doing - also that you are absolutely convinced that you are doing the right thing and how relentlessly you're exerted yourselves - even more so now than ever before! It disturbs Me that you accommodate the typical Jezebel influence, a self-appointed Prophetess who teaches and seduces My [1]devoted friends into participating in an [2]idolatrous sacrificial system by eating food offered to [3]idols and fornicating with her foreign ideas about God. (The word [1, G1401 from G1210] doulos, bond-servant or slave; Also a devoted friend, is from (G1210) deo, to be bound to another in friendship or marriage. The word [2, G1494 is a compound of G1497 and a presumed derivative of G2380] eidolothuton, an image sacrifice, that is, part of an idolatrous offering, idol, is from (G1497 from G1491) eidolon, an image, a heathen god, its worship, and (G2380) thuo, a primary verb meaning to immolate, to slay in sacrifice (this is to slay one's self in the act of worship in any form). The word [3, G1497 from G1491 eidos, view, from G1492 eidō, a primary verb, discern, have a clear perception of vision, from a compound of G3700 and G3708] eidōlon, is where we get the word idol from means image and likeness-this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD revealed and redeemed in human form! Find the notes Extended Notes on Food Offered to Idols at the end of this chapter.) I gave her opportune time [1]to see with My eyes, to know My heart and to woke up out of the sway of her adultery but she had no inclination to yield to My thoughts. (The word wrongly translated, [1, G3340 is from G3326 and G3539]repent from the Latin, re-pennance is metanoia - to think with me; to awaken to my thoughts about you!) The bed of your adultery will become you and your lovers' [1]confinement to great anguish. Even then will I continue to invite you to awaken from your deception! (The word [1, G2347 from G2346] thlipsis, means a narrow claustrophobic space of intense pressure. The very platform of the man-made 'church' institutions from where you have run your religious business will become your prison and punishment-the scene of the sin is also the scene of the inevitable consequence. "But where sin increases grace supersedes it! Romans 5:20.) The offspring of these 'mindsets,' conceived in your licentious idolatry has no future! I will cause it [1]to utterly perish! And every Ekklesia shall [2]know that I scrutinize the hidden thoughts of the heart. And I will expose every single work of your own doing as judged in My work. (See verse 26 - My works vs your works. To [1] kill in death is a very strong expression, apokteuno en thanato. The symbolic significance of killing the children of the church's idolatrous adultery in death can only be understood in the context of the unveiling of Jesus the Christ who already died humanity's death and in that death brought final closure to the offspring of humanity's guilt-ridden mindsets that we have inherited from our world systems which were founded in the fruit of the "I-am-not tree system." He thusly broke the spell of the claim of judgment and death over the Adamic race. This signifies the death of death. The significance of the implications of Jesus' death cannot be exaggerated! It reaches into the entire past, present and future of human history! The word [2] ginosontai is the future ingressive punctiliar middle of (G1097) ginosko, 'we shall certainly come to know,' this confirms the theme of the book of Revelation! The unveiling of Jesus Christ and His finished work will most definitely complete GOD'S purpose of redeeming humanity's lost sense of sonship, value, innocence, identity and royalty in the earth!
Hebrews 4:12-13, The message GOD spoke to us in Christ, is the most life giving and dynamic influence in us, cutting like a surgeon's scalpel, sharper than a soldier's sword, piercing to the deepest core of human conscience, to the dividing of soul and spirit; Ending the dominance of the sense realm and its neutralizing effect upon the human spirit. In this way a person's spirit is freed to become the ruling influence again in the thoughts and intentions of their heart. The scrutiny of this living Sword-Logos detects every possible disease, discovering the body's deepest secrets where joint and bone-marrow meet. The entire person is thoroughly exposed to His scrutinizing gaze. Psalm 139:2, "You know the deepest impulse of My thoughts.)I would urge those of you in Thyatira who do [1]not embrace this Jezebel influence, as well as the ones who perhaps feel that they might be missing out on something by not studying the so-called 'deep things of Satan,' to embrace what your hearts resonate with! I'm not giving you anything that will burden you in any way! (The word [1, G3756 with G2192] ou echo, not in echo; not in synic with her distorted teachings. Sin-consciousness is the seat of [2, G4567] satanas - the accuser! The word [3, G3026 from G3007] loipoi from leipo, to be left out-those who feel that they are excluded from certain practices or privileges. The word, [4, G922] baros, weight or burden is also used in Galatians 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." And in the Mirror it reads, "The law of the Christ-life distinguishes your spirituality; Taking the weight off someone's shoulders is fulfilling the law of Christ. The message of grace removes all law-related burdens such as guilt, suspicion, inferiority, shame and sin-consciousness.) [1] Lay hold of that which your hearts [2]bear witness to [3]until you fully grasp the scope and understand the most conclusive significance of [4]My coming! (The word [1, G2904 from G2902] kratesate is from (G2902) krateo is in the Aorist Imperative suggesting, "get it over and done with!" Again the word [2, G2192] echo is used, to hold, to resonate. The word [3, G891] achri, until, is from (G206) akron, the farthest bounds, uttermost parts, end, highest, extreme - related to the word (G188) akmen, extreme, climax, acme, highest degree. The word [4] hekso is from (G2240) heko to have come, is the Aorist active subjunctive which is the mood of probability. The time of the action of the subjunctive mood is related to the time of the main verb, which in this case is - echete, present active indicative of echo, "that which your hearts resonate with." Heart resonance is certain! As in 2Corinthians 3:2, "...known and read by all!" Or in the Mirror, "You are our Epistle written within us, an open letter speaking a global language; One that everyone can read and recognize as their mother tongue!" If the subjunctive mood is used in a purpose or result clause, then the action should not be thought of as a possible result, but should be viewed as a definite outcome that will happen as a result of another stated action.) Seeing My victory as your victory makes you the over comer. By embracing the [1]completeness of My works as your [2]treasure, you realize My authority in you to posses the nations. (Look at verse 23-the [1]success of My works is to your credit. The works, (G891 with G5056) ἄχρι τέλος, achri telos, suggests, taking My words to its full conclusion. The word [2, G5083] tereo means to value, to treasure, to guard with great care. See Psalm 2:7-8 [also verse 9 as referenced in the next verse, 27]. "You are My son, today I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession." Paul quotes psalm 2 in Acts 13:33 when he preaches the resurrection of Jesus and in Ephesians 2:5 and Colossians 3:1-3 he celebrates our co-begotteness! Also Peter announces that we were born anew when Jesus was raised from the death! 1Peter 1:3. The word [2, G1849 from G1832 third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 and G1510] exousia , often translated authority has two components, (G1537) ek, out of, source and (G1510) eimi, I Am! The preposition [3, G1909] epi suggests continual influence upon, from a position of authority.) You will [1]shepherd the nations with a royal scepter and shatter [2]their 'alienated mindsets' like a potter's vessel of clay. (He quotes Psalm 2:9, "'You shall break then with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'" Sadly the Hebrew Masonetic Text uses the word, (H 7489] רָעַע RAA - to be bad, be evil; To be displeasing; to be injurious; to be wicked; to do an injury or hurt; to be mischief; instead of the same sounding word, (H7462) רָעָה râ‛âh, with a Hay at the end and not an Ayin, which means Shepherd! Also in the Septuagint, the Greek word poimaneis is used! You shall feed them as a shepherd nurtures his flock. With refernce to the [2]alienated mindsets that ruled the nations see Numbers 24:17, "A scepter shall rise out of Israel; It shall crush the forehead of Moab!" (mindset!) The Shepherd's staff was never intended to beat up the sheep but to protect and free them from any possible threat! ) [Look for extended notes on The Rod of Iron at the end of this chapter.] In the same way that My shepherding mission is [1]sourced in Father I have extended it to you! I also give you the [2]Morning Star! (I've attached part of the previous verse here, the Greek word, [1, G3844 ] para, with the genitive, indicating source or origin, close and immediate proximity, intimate connection, union. Look at 2Peter 1:19, "Take my word as one would take a lamp at night; The day is about to dawn for you in your own understanding. When the [2]Morning Star appears, you no longer need the lamp; This will happen shortly on the horizon of your own hearts!" Revelation 22:16, 'I am Jesus. I sent My Shepherd-Messenger to be witness of these things to you before the churches; Confirming to them that I am the Root and offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star! See the notes on The "Fallen Star" in the bright Morning Star, at the end of Revelation 9.)
Now listen up with your inner ears! hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia!'" (See 1Corinthians 2:13, The impact of our words are not confined to the familiar wisdom of the world taught by human experience and tradition, but communicated by seamless resonance, combining spirit with Spirit (spirit).) (The Mirror, with editing.)
I shall repeat the word above in my request for understanding....
With our next visit I shall once again the LORD willing look at the between the chapter footnotes.
Friday, December 20, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, 2:12, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are now looking at the third Ekklesia through the eyes of Christ.
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; 'These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast My name, and hast not denied My faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: 'The words of Him who has the sharp two-edged sword.
I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast My name, and you did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality. So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the messenger of the Ekklesia in Pergamum write: 'These are the words of Him with the swift double-edged sword: (Pergamos means untied by marriage)
'I see where you reside, in the very headquarters, as it were, of the [1]Accuser, yet you remain strong in your association with My Name and have not [2]contradicted My belief in you. Even during those difficult times when My faithful witness Antipas was murdered in your midst; Right there where severs satanic accustion seems to have take up permanent residence! ([1, G4567] Satanos, to accuse. The word [2, G720 from G1 a, ha, (as a negative particle) and the middle of G4483 rheō, to utter, compare G3004] arneomai, means to contradict.) My concern is that you are compromizing the Ekklesia by tolerating those who encourage idol worship and sexual perversions, forgetting how Balaam seduced Balak back in the day and sabotaged Israel's pilgrimage! So in the same way that Israel had the wiles of Balaam, you now entertain the ideas of the Nicolaitians! (The [1, G3531 from G3532 from G3534 and G2004 epitassō, to arrange upon, from G1909 and G5021] Nikolaos, victorious over the people, (G3534 from G3529 nikē, the means of success) nikos, a conquest, and (G2992) laos, people. The business of those who wish to abuse their position to [1]control people.) I urge you to come to your senses immediately! The sword of My mouth will swiftly wage war against this type of conversation. (Cutting to the division of soul and spirit - see Hebrews 4:12 and Revelation 1:16.
The Sword would always point back to mankind's original identity. The Hebrew word of Genesis 3:24, (H2015) הָפַךְ, hâphak is a primitive root; meaning to turn about; by implication to change, to return, to be converted, turn back. Also in the Septuagint the same thought is communicated in the Greek word, strepho, which is the strengthened form the base of tropay; to turn around or reverse:-convert, turn again, back again, to turn self about. In Luke 15 the prodigal son returns to himself - Plato is quoted by Ackerman [Christian Element in Plato] as thinking of redemption as coming to oneself! Look at the splendor of the Gates note in Revelation 21.)
Your victory is secured in your hearing the word of the Spirit addressing the Ekklesia - feast on the revelation of the hidden manna in the Ark. [which prophetically pointed to the Messiah-the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations in Christ in you! He has been within humanity as the image and likeness all along.] I also give you a little white pebble used in the courts of justice, signifying your acquittal-take it as your secret source of strength in the midst of accusation-it has your new name on it! No one knows you by this name, until you [1]realize your own identity reflected in it!'" (The golden pot of manna was "laid up before GOD in the ark" (in Exodus 16:23). It was believed that Jeremiah hid this ark, before the destruction of Jerusalem, where it would not be discovered till Israel was restored (2Macc, 2:5ff of the Catholic bible).
Until our next visit may the LORD confirm within us His calling.
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; 'These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast My name, and hast not denied My faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: 'The words of Him who has the sharp two-edged sword.
I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast My name, and you did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality. So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:12, 13-16, 17 "'And to the messenger of the Ekklesia in Pergamum write: 'These are the words of Him with the swift double-edged sword: (Pergamos means untied by marriage)
'I see where you reside, in the very headquarters, as it were, of the [1]Accuser, yet you remain strong in your association with My Name and have not [2]contradicted My belief in you. Even during those difficult times when My faithful witness Antipas was murdered in your midst; Right there where severs satanic accustion seems to have take up permanent residence! ([1, G4567] Satanos, to accuse. The word [2, G720 from G1 a, ha, (as a negative particle) and the middle of G4483 rheō, to utter, compare G3004] arneomai, means to contradict.) My concern is that you are compromizing the Ekklesia by tolerating those who encourage idol worship and sexual perversions, forgetting how Balaam seduced Balak back in the day and sabotaged Israel's pilgrimage! So in the same way that Israel had the wiles of Balaam, you now entertain the ideas of the Nicolaitians! (The [1, G3531 from G3532 from G3534 and G2004 epitassō, to arrange upon, from G1909 and G5021] Nikolaos, victorious over the people, (G3534 from G3529 nikē, the means of success) nikos, a conquest, and (G2992) laos, people. The business of those who wish to abuse their position to [1]control people.) I urge you to come to your senses immediately! The sword of My mouth will swiftly wage war against this type of conversation. (Cutting to the division of soul and spirit - see Hebrews 4:12 and Revelation 1:16.
The Sword would always point back to mankind's original identity. The Hebrew word of Genesis 3:24, (H2015) הָפַךְ, hâphak is a primitive root; meaning to turn about; by implication to change, to return, to be converted, turn back. Also in the Septuagint the same thought is communicated in the Greek word, strepho, which is the strengthened form the base of tropay; to turn around or reverse:-convert, turn again, back again, to turn self about. In Luke 15 the prodigal son returns to himself - Plato is quoted by Ackerman [Christian Element in Plato] as thinking of redemption as coming to oneself! Look at the splendor of the Gates note in Revelation 21.)
Your victory is secured in your hearing the word of the Spirit addressing the Ekklesia - feast on the revelation of the hidden manna in the Ark. [which prophetically pointed to the Messiah-the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations in Christ in you! He has been within humanity as the image and likeness all along.] I also give you a little white pebble used in the courts of justice, signifying your acquittal-take it as your secret source of strength in the midst of accusation-it has your new name on it! No one knows you by this name, until you [1]realize your own identity reflected in it!'" (The golden pot of manna was "laid up before GOD in the ark" (in Exodus 16:23). It was believed that Jeremiah hid this ark, before the destruction of Jerusalem, where it would not be discovered till Israel was restored (2Macc, 2:5ff of the Catholic bible).
Until our next visit may the LORD confirm within us His calling.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ 2:8, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are about to look at the second Ekklesia from Christ's perspective.
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
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. 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.
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.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
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. 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.
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.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'Write the following to the Messenger of the church in Smyrna; Tell him that the One who is the origin and conclusion of all things, who became dead and was restored to life, says:
I see your hard work and tight claustrophobic spaces that you are facing; Alos the beggarly state that you're convinced you're trapped in when in fact you are super rich! I know about the hurtful slander of those who pretend to defend Jewish culture against your influence, but are actually part and parcel of the satanic synagogue-systems of accusation! (From the Hebrew (H3960 lâshan, from G3956) sawtan, to attack, to accuse, to oppose.) You have no need to fear anything you might suffer at any time! Know that [1]this "Outcast-system" is about to cast some of you out of your comfort-zone of fellowship into a place of confinement and imprisonment where you will be examined and severly pressured for a period of [2]ten days. I desire for you to be fully persuaded even in the face of death and be crowned like a champion athlete with My victory over death-behold in death I will personally crown you with life! (The [1, G1228 is from G1225 is from G1223 and G906] diabollos [from G1223 dia, because of, and G906 ballo, to cast down] represents the system of religion which is the typical fruit of the same tree (Genesis 3) of temptation in the garden of Eden; The tree of legalistic rule and performance that would want to squeeze people into its mold to make them conform to their structures of control. It is the system empowered by the "I-am-not-Tree."
The significance of the [2]10th day: the Passover Lamb was selected on the 10th day of the 1st month! Exodus 12:3, 5, "Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old; You shall take it from the sheep or from the goats."
FB Meyer comments: "This epistle has a new pathos and significance if we connect it with "the blessed Polycarp," who almost certainly was the chief minister of the church in Smyrna. he was the disciple of John. Irenaeus who lived a generation later, tells how, in early boyhood, he had heard from the lips of Polycarp what John had told him of our Lord's person, converse, and earthly ministry. How sweet the comfort of this epistle must have been to be burned." )
Now listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia - [those who discover their identity in Me] he that triumphs [in their fearless embrace of My resurrection life] will know that there is no judgment in the second death. [Remember the One talking is the One "who became dead and was restored to life," and said, 'Behold in death I will personally crown you with life! In My death I redefined your death.'"] Look at Hebrews 9:25-28, Neither was it necessary for Him to ever repeat His sacrifice. The High Priest under the old shadow system stood proxy with substitute animal sacrifices that had to be repeated every year. But Jesus did not have to suffer again and again since the fall of the world; The single sacrifice of Himself in the fulfillment of history now reveals how he has brought sin to naught. (The word, katabole, means to cast down. GOD'S Lamb took away the sins of the world!) The same goes for everyone: a person dies only once, and then faces judgment. Christ died that once and faced the judgment of the entire human race! His second appearance [in His resurrection] has nothing to do with sin, but to reveal salvation for all to fully embrace Him. (To fully embrace, apekdechomai , is from apo , away from [that which defines me before] and ek, out of, ones original source; And dechomai, to take into one's hands to accept with whole heartedly, to fully embrace. In His resurrection He appeared as Savior of the world! Sin is no longer on the agenda, for the Lamb of GOD has taken away the sins of the world! Jesus Christ fulfilled humanity's destiny with death and judgment! [1Corinthians 15:3-5, Romans 4:25, Acts 17:30-31.] Note: (Jesus did not come to condemn the world. The Father judges no one for he has handed over all judgment to the Son, who judged the world in righteousness when He took their chastisement in His own body. now in His appearance in us, His body, His mission is to unveil the consequence of redemption through the Holy Spirit. Look at the Extended Notes on the lake of Fire and the Second Death at the end of chapter 19.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
May the LORD richly bless you and yours by way of inspiration within. In our next visit the LORD willing we shall start at verse 12.
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
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. 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.
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.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
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. 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.
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.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:8, 9-10, 11 "'Write the following to the Messenger of the church in Smyrna; Tell him that the One who is the origin and conclusion of all things, who became dead and was restored to life, says:
I see your hard work and tight claustrophobic spaces that you are facing; Alos the beggarly state that you're convinced you're trapped in when in fact you are super rich! I know about the hurtful slander of those who pretend to defend Jewish culture against your influence, but are actually part and parcel of the satanic synagogue-systems of accusation! (From the Hebrew (H3960 lâshan, from G3956) sawtan, to attack, to accuse, to oppose.) You have no need to fear anything you might suffer at any time! Know that [1]this "Outcast-system" is about to cast some of you out of your comfort-zone of fellowship into a place of confinement and imprisonment where you will be examined and severly pressured for a period of [2]ten days. I desire for you to be fully persuaded even in the face of death and be crowned like a champion athlete with My victory over death-behold in death I will personally crown you with life! (The [1, G1228 is from G1225 is from G1223 and G906] diabollos [from G1223 dia, because of, and G906 ballo, to cast down] represents the system of religion which is the typical fruit of the same tree (Genesis 3) of temptation in the garden of Eden; The tree of legalistic rule and performance that would want to squeeze people into its mold to make them conform to their structures of control. It is the system empowered by the "I-am-not-Tree."
The significance of the [2]10th day: the Passover Lamb was selected on the 10th day of the 1st month! Exodus 12:3, 5, "Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old; You shall take it from the sheep or from the goats."
FB Meyer comments: "This epistle has a new pathos and significance if we connect it with "the blessed Polycarp," who almost certainly was the chief minister of the church in Smyrna. he was the disciple of John. Irenaeus who lived a generation later, tells how, in early boyhood, he had heard from the lips of Polycarp what John had told him of our Lord's person, converse, and earthly ministry. How sweet the comfort of this epistle must have been to be burned." )
Now listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia - [those who discover their identity in Me] he that triumphs [in their fearless embrace of My resurrection life] will know that there is no judgment in the second death. [Remember the One talking is the One "who became dead and was restored to life," and said, 'Behold in death I will personally crown you with life! In My death I redefined your death.'"] Look at Hebrews 9:25-28, Neither was it necessary for Him to ever repeat His sacrifice. The High Priest under the old shadow system stood proxy with substitute animal sacrifices that had to be repeated every year. But Jesus did not have to suffer again and again since the fall of the world; The single sacrifice of Himself in the fulfillment of history now reveals how he has brought sin to naught. (The word, katabole, means to cast down. GOD'S Lamb took away the sins of the world!) The same goes for everyone: a person dies only once, and then faces judgment. Christ died that once and faced the judgment of the entire human race! His second appearance [in His resurrection] has nothing to do with sin, but to reveal salvation for all to fully embrace Him. (To fully embrace, apekdechomai , is from apo , away from [that which defines me before] and ek, out of, ones original source; And dechomai, to take into one's hands to accept with whole heartedly, to fully embrace. In His resurrection He appeared as Savior of the world! Sin is no longer on the agenda, for the Lamb of GOD has taken away the sins of the world! Jesus Christ fulfilled humanity's destiny with death and judgment! [1Corinthians 15:3-5, Romans 4:25, Acts 17:30-31.] Note: (Jesus did not come to condemn the world. The Father judges no one for he has handed over all judgment to the Son, who judged the world in righteousness when He took their chastisement in His own body. now in His appearance in us, His body, His mission is to unveil the consequence of redemption through the Holy Spirit. Look at the Extended Notes on the lake of Fire and the Second Death at the end of chapter 19.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
May the LORD richly bless you and yours by way of inspiration within. In our next visit the LORD willing we shall start at verse 12.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
"The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ in 2:1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We just finished an over view of some key elements of the Revelation of Christ and how it was that so many world theologians missed the character of this stand alone book of a look at man's condition as an awakened enlightened humanity. Now for chapter 2's beginning which carries into chapter 3 and a new approach to the Ekklesia, that is not of the worlds systems of religion's and how they play in the deception that originated in the first lie, as seen in Genesis 3. As 'Christ sees them', with our version of between the chapters overview at the end of each.
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
"'I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.
"'I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'Write to the Shepherd-Messenger of the Ekklesia of Ephesus: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks between the seven golden lamp-stands, would say this to you:
'I see how hard you work and all your exhausting efforts; Also your unyielding commitment to the task and how you cannot stand the wicked. You have made it your business to scrutinize some so-called Apostles and judge them to be false. You have applied great diligence and have relentlessly pushed yourself beyond limits-and all along you did it is My Name as if you were representing Me! Here is My problem, you divorced me and abandoned your first love! (A repeat of the garden of Eden! Where Adam and woman (not yet called Eve) preferred the fruit of the tree of their own toil and labor to become like GOD rather than to rest in the conviction of the likeness and union they already enjoyed by design.) Now, I implore you to call to mind that place where you have fallen from. Remember our intimate romance. The poetry of our union is the driving force of your life! It is so different from being guilty or of guilt. It is in your [1]entwining with My thoughts that you are most [2]strategic and effective. (The word often wrongly translated, repent as in the Latin penance, is the word [1, G3340 from G 3326 and G3539] metanoia - with thought. The idea of the [2]lamp-stand suggests a strategic location of influence. Look for the notes on Isaiah 40:31 in James 1:5) I must say to your credit that we both have a common disregard for those who want to abuse their position to [1]control people! (The business of the [1, G3531 is from G3532 and G3532 is from G3534 and G2009] nikolaitoon - is from (G3534) nikao, to conquer, and laos, people...ie, bully people. Translated, Nicolaitans, who I hates.)
Now Listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia! The [1]conquering one will feast with Me on the fruit of the tree of life from the paradise of GOD. (The word ekklesia is from ek, source and kaleo, to surname-thus those who discover their true identity in Me. The same word, [2, G3528] nikao, to conquer, translated overcome, as in the previous verse! This time it's not lording it over people to abuse them but discovering the lordship of the Christ-life within us! This reminds us of Genesis 2 and 3's garden trees, the one one being of life, the other beging of the knowledge of good and evil-[poneros] tree. The poneros tree is the tree representing labors annoyances and hardships in human efforts to become by their own doing what they already are by design and by redemption! The word [3, G3857 paradeisos , Hebrew H6508] translated parapise is from para, closest possible union, and eido, to see, clearly; Thus to see from a place of our co-seatedness - This is the opposite of the word Hades - meaning not to see! Look for the note on John 3:12, Why the other tree.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD reveal all things to you and yours.
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
"'I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.'" (KJV)
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.
"'I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'" (ESV)
Revelation 2:1, 2-6, 7 "'Write to the Shepherd-Messenger of the Ekklesia of Ephesus: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks between the seven golden lamp-stands, would say this to you:
'I see how hard you work and all your exhausting efforts; Also your unyielding commitment to the task and how you cannot stand the wicked. You have made it your business to scrutinize some so-called Apostles and judge them to be false. You have applied great diligence and have relentlessly pushed yourself beyond limits-and all along you did it is My Name as if you were representing Me! Here is My problem, you divorced me and abandoned your first love! (A repeat of the garden of Eden! Where Adam and woman (not yet called Eve) preferred the fruit of the tree of their own toil and labor to become like GOD rather than to rest in the conviction of the likeness and union they already enjoyed by design.) Now, I implore you to call to mind that place where you have fallen from. Remember our intimate romance. The poetry of our union is the driving force of your life! It is so different from being guilty or of guilt. It is in your [1]entwining with My thoughts that you are most [2]strategic and effective. (The word often wrongly translated, repent as in the Latin penance, is the word [1, G3340 from G 3326 and G3539] metanoia - with thought. The idea of the [2]lamp-stand suggests a strategic location of influence. Look for the notes on Isaiah 40:31 in James 1:5) I must say to your credit that we both have a common disregard for those who want to abuse their position to [1]control people! (The business of the [1, G3531 is from G3532 and G3532 is from G3534 and G2009] nikolaitoon - is from (G3534) nikao, to conquer, and laos, people...ie, bully people. Translated, Nicolaitans, who I hates.)
Now Listen up with your inner ears! Hear with understanding what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia! The [1]conquering one will feast with Me on the fruit of the tree of life from the paradise of GOD. (The word ekklesia is from ek, source and kaleo, to surname-thus those who discover their true identity in Me. The same word, [2, G3528] nikao, to conquer, translated overcome, as in the previous verse! This time it's not lording it over people to abuse them but discovering the lordship of the Christ-life within us! This reminds us of Genesis 2 and 3's garden trees, the one one being of life, the other beging of the knowledge of good and evil-[poneros] tree. The poneros tree is the tree representing labors annoyances and hardships in human efforts to become by their own doing what they already are by design and by redemption! The word [3, G3857 paradeisos , Hebrew H6508] translated parapise is from para, closest possible union, and eido, to see, clearly; Thus to see from a place of our co-seatedness - This is the opposite of the word Hades - meaning not to see! Look for the note on John 3:12, Why the other tree.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD reveal all things to you and yours.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between chapters part 3 notes , with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Here we are at "The Ekklesia" notes:
Revelation 1:20, Here is the significance of the seven stars that you saw in My right hand, and the seven lamp-stands that are made of gold: the seven stars are the Shepherd-Messengers, representing the entire conclusion of the message of the Ekklesia-church and the seven golden lamps are the seven churches in its complete prophetic context. (The golden candlestick is the prophetic light-soon to be replaced by the Morning Star when the day dawns (humanity's spirit is awakened) within everyone! Note Peter's reference to his, James' and John's encounter with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration [Matthew 17] and 2Peter 1:16-19, "We are not con-artists, fabricating fictions and fables to add weight to our account of His majestic appearance; With our own eyes we witnessed the powerful display of the illuminate presence of Jesus the Master (LORD) of the Christ-life. [His face shone like the noonday sun, even His raiment was radiant white.] He was spectacularly endorsed by GOD the Father in the highest honor and glory. GOD'S majestic voice announced, 'This is the son of My delight; He completely pleases Me.' For John, James, and I the prophetic word is fulfilled beyond doubt; We heard this voice loud and clear from the heavenly realm while we were with Jesus in that sacred moment on the mountain. 2Peter 1:19, For us the appearing of the Messiah is no longer a future promise but a fulfilled reality. Now it is your turn to have more than a second-hand hearsay testimony. Take my word as one would take a lamp at night; The day is about to down within you, in your own understanding. When the Morning Star appears, you no longer need the lamp; This will happen shortly on the horizon of your own hearts." Remember the significance of Matthew, 16:13-19, which records the remarkable unveiling of the answer to the most important question in the Bible and in life, 'Who do men say that I am? Who am I, the son of man?' This happened just 6 days before the event referred to above in Matthew 17. The question Jesus asks here, in Matthew 16 underlines the focus of His mission; He is about to redeem mankind's lost sense of sonship and identity! Simon, by heavenly revelation realizes that the son of man is indeed the son of GOD! Jesus immediately endorses him, Simon, the flesh and blood son of Jonah, as Petros, Mr. Rock, a chip of the true Rock! We have forgotten the Rock from which we were first hewn! Deuteronomy 32:18, "You who seek GOD and pursue righteousness, here is your clue! Look to the Rock from which you were hewn!" In Isaiah 51:1. Then Jesus makes this remarkable statement, that on this Rock [the revelation of humanity's true sonship redeemed], He would build His Ekklesia [from ek, origin and kaleo, to surname; original identity] and the gates (remember Jesus came as a babe through the gate of a woman's womb, so is this gate also a woman's womb as is religion, the ancients had to deal with angels or fallen spirits during the days prior to Noah's flood, these fallen angels had intercourse with woman and that was why the flood. Romans 7:32, 2Corinthians 10:5-6) of hell, Hades [from the negative particle, ha, and eido to see] The blindfold mode of the human race will not prevail against the revelation of the son of man as the offspring of GOD - this is the triumph of the Ekklesia! Rev. 2:7)
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thyatira; The Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and feet shining like burnished bronze, says, (Here Jesus introduces Himself as the son of GOD! John sees Him as the son of man in Revelation 1:13 Haha! The Rock foundation of the Ekklesia that Jesus is both the Architect and Master-builder of, is the unveiling of the Father! The son of man is the Son of GOD! 'Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father! I say, you are Rock, a chip [petros] of the old block [petra]! And upon this petra, I will My Ekklesia and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it! Matthew 16:13-16. Look also at Deuteronomy 32:18, You were unmindful of the Rock that begot you, and you forgot the GOD who gave birth to you. Isaiah 51:1, Look to the Rock from which you were hewn, the quarry from which you were dug! (Genesis 2:6-7)
Here, as in Revelation 1:15, His feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in in a furnace. As the Lamb of GOD who presented His body in sacrifice on the Bronze Altar, He descended into humanity's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemy of the human race [the Satanas-Systems] are made our footstool! (Matthew 27:51-54, Ephesians 4:7-10, Galatians 2:20) Look at Hebrews 1:13, "You are the extension of My right hans, My executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet." 1Corinthians 15:25, His dominion is destined to subdue all hostilities and contradictions under His feet. ( The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. "The LORD said to my Lord, sit at My right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.") In Psalm 110:1 we find, Jesus is LORD of lords; In His victory humanity is restored to lordship; 'I say you are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High!' [Psalm 82:6] Matthew 22:42-45.
Ephesians 1:19-23, 2:20-22, I pray that you will be overwhelmed with an understanding of the magnitude of His power in the finished work of Christ. This is what results in the dynamic of our faith. (The preposition eis, speaks of a point reached in conclusion. The word, pisteuontas is the Present Participle in the accusative case of pisteuo [to be certain; To be persuaded] which describes an action thought of as simultaneous with the action of the main verb, which in this case is energeken, "which he has wrought"...[look at verse 20] which is the perfect tense of energeo, to energize; To work dynamically. The Perfect tense denotes an action which is completed in the past, but the effects of which are regarded as continuing into the present. Paul is desiring to establish a basis for our faith that exceeds our attempts to believe.) Do you want to measure the mind and muscle of GOD? Consider the force which He unleashed in Jesus Christ when He raised Him from the dead and forever seated Him enthroned as his executive authority in the realm of the heavens. Jesus is GOD'S right hand of power! He was raised up from the deepest dungeon of human despair to the highest region of the heavenly bliss! [Look at Ephesians 2:5-6, 4:8-9] Infinitely above all the combined forces of rule, authority, dominion or governments; He is ranked superior to any name that could ever be given to anyone of this age or any age still to come in the eternal future. I want you to see this: He subjected all these powers under His feet. he towers head and shoulders above everything. He is the head; The Ekklesia is His body. The completeness of His being that fills all in All resides in us! GOD cannot make Himself more visible (tangible) or exhibit Himself more accurately. (The word, ekklesia, comes from ek, a preposition always denoting origin, and klesia is from kaleo, to identify be name, to surname; Thus the "church" is His redeemed image and likeness in human form.).....Our lives now give tangible definition to the spiritual structure, having been built into it by GOD upon the foundation that the Prophets and Apostles proclaimed. The first evidence of this building was Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. (He is the visible, tangible witness to the restored image and likeness of GOD in human form.) In Him everyone of us are like living Lego blocks fitted together of the same fabric (conversation), giving ever increasing articulation to a global mobile sanctuary intertwined in the LORD. (The word, sunarmologeo, comes from sun, meaning union, and harmo, meaning harmony, and logeo, meaning conversation. The word, auxano, means expanding with growth. The word, naos, is translated as the most sacred dwelling space.) In Him we are co-constructed together as GOD's permanent spiritual residence. We are GOD'S address of residence!
In the next two chapters of Revelation, seven churches in Asia, are addressed. The seven Churches were Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
These seven named churches, symbolized the entire Church.
The geographic location of these churches signifies the rising sun-the new day that has come for humanity to re-discover their forgotten identity!
Asia - meaning East, or orient-its origin is late Middle English: via Old French from Latin orient - "rising or east," from oriri, to "rise."
The Orient, literary the countries of the East, especially East Asia. Also referring to the treasures including pearls of the finest quality of the Orient.
East as in the pointer to the rising sun, being the most prominent point of reference in order to "orientate" oneself; Which means to align or position oneself or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified position. Which is exactly the intent of the book of Revelation, to re-align the mindset of the entire human race, mirrored in the ekklesia as the sons of GOD!
Revelation 3:20-22, 19 "'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" 'As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.' (KJV)
Revelation 3:20-22, 19 "'Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.' (ESV)
Anatolia (Geek: anatole, "arising above (the horizon)," is from anatellein, to rise, is from ana, "up" (see ana-) +tellein , "to accomplish, perform."
In the Turkish: Anadolu, means "east" or "[sun]rise], also known as Asia Minor.
(The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD be with you and your in a more power full way, until our next visit, when we shall begin the LORD willing chapter two studies.
Revelation 1:20, Here is the significance of the seven stars that you saw in My right hand, and the seven lamp-stands that are made of gold: the seven stars are the Shepherd-Messengers, representing the entire conclusion of the message of the Ekklesia-church and the seven golden lamps are the seven churches in its complete prophetic context. (The golden candlestick is the prophetic light-soon to be replaced by the Morning Star when the day dawns (humanity's spirit is awakened) within everyone! Note Peter's reference to his, James' and John's encounter with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration [Matthew 17] and 2Peter 1:16-19, "We are not con-artists, fabricating fictions and fables to add weight to our account of His majestic appearance; With our own eyes we witnessed the powerful display of the illuminate presence of Jesus the Master (LORD) of the Christ-life. [His face shone like the noonday sun, even His raiment was radiant white.] He was spectacularly endorsed by GOD the Father in the highest honor and glory. GOD'S majestic voice announced, 'This is the son of My delight; He completely pleases Me.' For John, James, and I the prophetic word is fulfilled beyond doubt; We heard this voice loud and clear from the heavenly realm while we were with Jesus in that sacred moment on the mountain. 2Peter 1:19, For us the appearing of the Messiah is no longer a future promise but a fulfilled reality. Now it is your turn to have more than a second-hand hearsay testimony. Take my word as one would take a lamp at night; The day is about to down within you, in your own understanding. When the Morning Star appears, you no longer need the lamp; This will happen shortly on the horizon of your own hearts." Remember the significance of Matthew, 16:13-19, which records the remarkable unveiling of the answer to the most important question in the Bible and in life, 'Who do men say that I am? Who am I, the son of man?' This happened just 6 days before the event referred to above in Matthew 17. The question Jesus asks here, in Matthew 16 underlines the focus of His mission; He is about to redeem mankind's lost sense of sonship and identity! Simon, by heavenly revelation realizes that the son of man is indeed the son of GOD! Jesus immediately endorses him, Simon, the flesh and blood son of Jonah, as Petros, Mr. Rock, a chip of the true Rock! We have forgotten the Rock from which we were first hewn! Deuteronomy 32:18, "You who seek GOD and pursue righteousness, here is your clue! Look to the Rock from which you were hewn!" In Isaiah 51:1. Then Jesus makes this remarkable statement, that on this Rock [the revelation of humanity's true sonship redeemed], He would build His Ekklesia [from ek, origin and kaleo, to surname; original identity] and the gates (remember Jesus came as a babe through the gate of a woman's womb, so is this gate also a woman's womb as is religion, the ancients had to deal with angels or fallen spirits during the days prior to Noah's flood, these fallen angels had intercourse with woman and that was why the flood. Romans 7:32, 2Corinthians 10:5-6) of hell, Hades [from the negative particle, ha, and eido to see] The blindfold mode of the human race will not prevail against the revelation of the son of man as the offspring of GOD - this is the triumph of the Ekklesia! Rev. 2:7)
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thyatira; The Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and feet shining like burnished bronze, says, (Here Jesus introduces Himself as the son of GOD! John sees Him as the son of man in Revelation 1:13 Haha! The Rock foundation of the Ekklesia that Jesus is both the Architect and Master-builder of, is the unveiling of the Father! The son of man is the Son of GOD! 'Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father! I say, you are Rock, a chip [petros] of the old block [petra]! And upon this petra, I will My Ekklesia and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it! Matthew 16:13-16. Look also at Deuteronomy 32:18, You were unmindful of the Rock that begot you, and you forgot the GOD who gave birth to you. Isaiah 51:1, Look to the Rock from which you were hewn, the quarry from which you were dug! (Genesis 2:6-7)
Here, as in Revelation 1:15, His feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in in a furnace. As the Lamb of GOD who presented His body in sacrifice on the Bronze Altar, He descended into humanity's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemy of the human race [the Satanas-Systems] are made our footstool! (Matthew 27:51-54, Ephesians 4:7-10, Galatians 2:20) Look at Hebrews 1:13, "You are the extension of My right hans, My executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet." 1Corinthians 15:25, His dominion is destined to subdue all hostilities and contradictions under His feet. ( The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. "The LORD said to my Lord, sit at My right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.") In Psalm 110:1 we find, Jesus is LORD of lords; In His victory humanity is restored to lordship; 'I say you are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High!' [Psalm 82:6] Matthew 22:42-45.
Ephesians 1:19-23, 2:20-22, I pray that you will be overwhelmed with an understanding of the magnitude of His power in the finished work of Christ. This is what results in the dynamic of our faith. (The preposition eis, speaks of a point reached in conclusion. The word, pisteuontas is the Present Participle in the accusative case of pisteuo [to be certain; To be persuaded] which describes an action thought of as simultaneous with the action of the main verb, which in this case is energeken, "which he has wrought"...[look at verse 20] which is the perfect tense of energeo, to energize; To work dynamically. The Perfect tense denotes an action which is completed in the past, but the effects of which are regarded as continuing into the present. Paul is desiring to establish a basis for our faith that exceeds our attempts to believe.) Do you want to measure the mind and muscle of GOD? Consider the force which He unleashed in Jesus Christ when He raised Him from the dead and forever seated Him enthroned as his executive authority in the realm of the heavens. Jesus is GOD'S right hand of power! He was raised up from the deepest dungeon of human despair to the highest region of the heavenly bliss! [Look at Ephesians 2:5-6, 4:8-9] Infinitely above all the combined forces of rule, authority, dominion or governments; He is ranked superior to any name that could ever be given to anyone of this age or any age still to come in the eternal future. I want you to see this: He subjected all these powers under His feet. he towers head and shoulders above everything. He is the head; The Ekklesia is His body. The completeness of His being that fills all in All resides in us! GOD cannot make Himself more visible (tangible) or exhibit Himself more accurately. (The word, ekklesia, comes from ek, a preposition always denoting origin, and klesia is from kaleo, to identify be name, to surname; Thus the "church" is His redeemed image and likeness in human form.).....Our lives now give tangible definition to the spiritual structure, having been built into it by GOD upon the foundation that the Prophets and Apostles proclaimed. The first evidence of this building was Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. (He is the visible, tangible witness to the restored image and likeness of GOD in human form.) In Him everyone of us are like living Lego blocks fitted together of the same fabric (conversation), giving ever increasing articulation to a global mobile sanctuary intertwined in the LORD. (The word, sunarmologeo, comes from sun, meaning union, and harmo, meaning harmony, and logeo, meaning conversation. The word, auxano, means expanding with growth. The word, naos, is translated as the most sacred dwelling space.) In Him we are co-constructed together as GOD's permanent spiritual residence. We are GOD'S address of residence!
In the next two chapters of Revelation, seven churches in Asia, are addressed. The seven Churches were Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
These seven named churches, symbolized the entire Church.
The geographic location of these churches signifies the rising sun-the new day that has come for humanity to re-discover their forgotten identity!
Asia - meaning East, or orient-its origin is late Middle English: via Old French from Latin orient - "rising or east," from oriri, to "rise."
The Orient, literary the countries of the East, especially East Asia. Also referring to the treasures including pearls of the finest quality of the Orient.
East as in the pointer to the rising sun, being the most prominent point of reference in order to "orientate" oneself; Which means to align or position oneself or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified position. Which is exactly the intent of the book of Revelation, to re-align the mindset of the entire human race, mirrored in the ekklesia as the sons of GOD!
Revelation 3:20-22, 19 "'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.'" 'As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.' (KJV)
Revelation 3:20-22, 19 "'Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.' (ESV)
Anatolia (Geek: anatole, "arising above (the horizon)," is from anatellein, to rise, is from ana, "up" (see ana-) +tellein , "to accomplish, perform."
In the Turkish: Anadolu, means "east" or "[sun]rise], also known as Asia Minor.
(The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD be with you and your in a more power full way, until our next visit, when we shall begin the LORD willing chapter two studies.
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