Revelation 2:1-7 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand… I. Those which concern HIMSELF. 1. His relation to the Church. 2. His knowledge of the Church. He knows not merely overt acts, but inner motives. II. Those which concern the CONGREGATION. 1. He credits them with the good they possess. (1) Their repugnance to wrong. (2) Their patience in toil. (3) Their insight into character. (4) Their hostility to error. 2. He reproves them for the declension they manifest. 3. He urges them to reform. III. Those which concern the DIVINE SPIRIT. 1. The Divine Spirit makes communication to all the Churches. 2. Proper attention to these communications requires a certain ear. IV. Those which concern MORAL. CONQUERORS. 1. Life is a battle. 2. Life is a battle that may be won 3. The winning of the battle is glorious. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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; |
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