Nettet4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; Read full chapter. Revelation 1:4 in all English translations. Jude 1. Nettet2 dager siden · The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for the Second Sunday in Easter is John 20.19–31, which includes Jesus’ encounter with so-called ‘doubting Thomas’. It is the set reading for this week in all three years of the lectionary, so we know it well—and need to reflect on it if we are going to preach effectively on this well-trodden ground.
Revelation 1:4-18 ESV - Greeting to the Seven Churches - John
NettetIn Revelation chapters 2 and 3, you’ll find 7 letters delivered by Jesus to 7 different churches. These letters contain some of the greatest encouragement and … Nettet20. nov. 2012 · In fact, John is writing from the Island of Patmos, where he was in exile (not the same as prison), and Ephesus--to which he directs the first of the seven messages--is the closest of the churches ... efoy shop
Chapter 14: The Seven Churches of Asia - Christian Classics …
NettetWhile on the island John received his apocalyptic vision about the spiritual situation of seven Asian churches as well as about the future of the church and the world (1:10-11, 19). The order of the seven churches - Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea - follows a route that a messenger would naturally follow in … Nettet21. nov. 2024 · Introduction and Ephesus Introduction Christ’s message to the Seven churches “John to the seven churches that are in Asia” (Rev. 1:4) As the leader of the Asian church, John was targeted by Roman authorities under the Emperor Domitian and exiled to Patmos (Rev. 1:9). Christian tradition holds that Domitian (AD 81–96) had … Nettet4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his … efoy pro