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Exegetical Study:
The Book of Revelation
What has been, what is yet to come, and where are we now? This verse-by-verse study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John addresses popular theological interpretations and misconceptions surrounding this complex and densely symbolic work. Learn the historical and situational context of the letter and undertake a detailed survey of all the biblical symbols the author employs. By taking a closer look at the arrangement and theology of the letter we can uncover the essential message its author wished to communicate. More than simply a prophecy or an apocalyptic, this letter brought hope to a christian community caught in a culture of idolatry.
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Pergamum Part 3: The White Stone: God’s Decision, Our Belonging | A Study of Revelation 2:17
This teaching explains the white stone in Revelation 2:17 as a sign of Jesus’ public verdict over His church—not a secret spiritual token for personal advantage, but God’s clear decision that brings new identity and belonging.
It shows that true belonging flows from Christ’s judgment and call, marking believers as His people—set apart for worship, witness, and responsibility, not self-made entitlement.
It shows that true belonging flows from Christ’s judgment and call, marking believers as His people—set apart for worship, witness, and responsibility, not self-made entitlement.
Pergamum Part 2: Balaam and Compromise with the World | A Study of Revelation 2:14–16
This teaching explores Jesus’ rebuke of the church in Pergamum, tracing how the ‘teaching of Balaam’ (Num 25; 31:16) becomes a paradigm for the Nicolaitan compromise with imperial and guild culture—blurring the line between covenant faithfulness and idolatrous accommodation (Rev 2:14–16). By following the intertextual thread from Balaam’s counsel to Israel’s moral collapse, we confront how subtle alliances with the world’s values still threaten the Church’s vocation to be a holy, distinct, and cruciform people.
Pergamum: The Sword and the Throne | A Study of Revelation 2:12–13a
Jesus addresses a church living “where Satan’s throne is.” He names Himself as the One with the sharp, two-edged sword—His Word that reveals, judges, and distinguishes. Tracing the Bible’s own imagery—from Eden’s flaming sword to Isaiah’s “mouth like a sharp sword,” to the Warrior-King of Revelation—we see how Christ’s speech pierces the heart, exposes falsehood, and vindicates faithful witness. Pergamum held fast to His name even in the days of Antipas; the call endures: let the Word cut our compromises before it conquers the nations.
Smyrna: Faithful Unto Death | A Study of Revelation 2:8–11
Jesus addresses a church with empty pockets and full hearts. To Smyrna, He names Himself “the First and the Last, who died and came to life,” anchoring a persecuted people in the One who conquered the second death. We trace the text’s inner logic—Christ’s identity, Smyrna’s tribulation (poverty, slander), the ten-day testing—and hear the promise: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Along the way we clarify “synagogue of Satan,” avoid anti-Jewish misreadings, and keep the focus on persevering witness. Whatever the eschatological timetable, the call is the same: endure a short trial for an eternal reward.
“Don't Lose Your First Love" | A Study of Revelation 2:4–7
In this session we continue with Ephesus (Rev 2:1–7). Jesus says, ‘You have left your first love.’ We show that the root problem is drifting from love for Christ—not just doing less ministry—and that true repentance means remembering, rethinking, and returning to the deeds of love that flow from Him. We also warn that Christ can ‘remove the lampstand’—a sober sign of His presence withdrawn (cf. Ezek 10).”
Sources: Rev 2:1–7; Ezek 10; Deut 6:4–9; 1 Cor 13:1–8.
Sources: Rev 2:1–7; Ezek 10; Deut 6:4–9; 1 Cor 13:1–8.
“Testing the False Apostles" | A Study of Revelation 2:2–3
Christ commends the church in Ephesus for testing those who claim to be apostles and for rejecting false teachers. This study shows how their vigilance in discernment reflects Christ’s own judgment in the midst of His people, reminding us that faithfulness includes guarding the gospel against distortion.
“A Word of Judgment to Ephesus" | A Study of Revelation 2:1
Christ presents Himself to Ephesus as the One who holds the stars and walks among the lampstands — the High Priest and Judge who knows His people. This study explores how His presence means both comfort and scrutiny: affirming discernment, exposing weakness, and reminding us that He is both priestly intercessor and divine Judge.
“Seven Churches, One Message" | An Overview of Revelation 2–3
The seven churches of Revelation were not chosen at random. They stand as a symbolic portrait of the whole Church, combining history, geography, and prophetic witness. This study explores how their messages form a covenantal pattern: judgment beginning with God’s house, transformation within, and then faithful witness to the nations.
"Jesus and the Keys of Death" | A Study of Revelation 1:17–18
John falls as though dead before the risen Christ, but is lifted up and commissioned to speak. This passage reveals a biblical pattern: symbolic death, divine encounter, and renewed vocation — seen in Adam, Abraham, Israel at Sinai, and Christ Himself. Revelation 1:17–18 shows us that Christ holds the keys of death and life, transforming fear into covenantal calling.
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