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Revelation 2:1–7 (NKJV) John moves from his description of the scene during his vision to the first writing to one of the seven churches, Ephesus. 1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven … Continue reading Ephesus: The Loveless Church

Revelation 1:14–20 (NKJV) 14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; 15 His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; 16 He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His … Continue reading A Countenance Like the Sun

Revelation 1:1–8 (NKJV) John the Revelator introduces this book as the eschatological tome of Jesus Christ. This revelation, meant for His servants, reveals what will come shortly in the end times. His expresive communication of his visions and views into the end of the world are cryptic, apocalyptic, and, frankly, at times unclear. However, this … Continue reading Jesus Christ the Faithful Witness

Jude 20–25 (NKJV) The previous passages encouraged believers to contend for their most holy faith and to reject the seduction of the apostates in the church. Today, Jude moves into a further discussion of healthy, strong faith. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves … Continue reading Your Most Holy Faith

Jude 12–19 (NKJV) Jude opened his letter with a discussion of apostates and the need to contend for the faith in the last passage. In this passage, he further describes the depths to which these backsliders and false believers stoop. 12 These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving … Continue reading Apostates

Jude 1–11 (NKJV) The book of Jude is one chapter long, like 2 John and 3 John. It has more verses, and is deeper theologically than the other two short letters. Jude calls out apostasy and calls the church to a more full walk with God in holiness. 1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading Contend for the Faith

3 John 9–14 (NKJV) John moves from his previous discussion of prosperity and the need for benevolence to this discussion of troublemakers in the church. 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. 10 Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds … Continue reading Imitate What is Good

3 John 1–8 (NKJV) John opens his third letter with a greeting to a different audience, namely Gaius. This letter is the only one of John's to identify his intended audience specifically by name. This is similar to the personal letter of Paul to Philemon. 1 The Elder,To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:2 Beloved, … Continue reading Gaius: As Your Soul Prospers