359. 26th December Bible Commentary With Toyin Ojo Taken From The Books Of Jude And Revelation.
THE REVELATION OF JOHN
JUDE 11-25
Jude’s opening greetings of faith, prays and shares of mercy, peace, and love in surpassing measure to those who have accepted the call of Christ (being Christians) and are loved by God (v.1-2)
GRACE HAS BECOME TO SOME (The Shrewd) A LICENSE TO SIN—
BEWARE!
He, therefore, writes to fellow heirs of salvation with a sense of obligation. Stating that, these condemned persons, we have been forewarned about long ago (v.4) — They are in manifestation now.
Note that condemnation that leads to destruction always comes to those who do not believe in God but live through disobedience — previous examples are The disobedient people being led out of Egypt, and Fallen angels. In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire (v.7)
Those who defile their bodies, those who take about spiritual things they do not understand and perceive things through their carnal minds will all be destroyed (v.810).
We must note that evil manifests in human hearts in different ways, Cain, and
Balaam were cited — (Read more about their futile outcomes in parables v.12-13)
ADVISE AND REMINDERS
Enoch has prophesied about them — God’s judgment against them v.14-16 [this prophecy is said to be in the book of Enoch; Enoch was a writer but not of the Bible. (See The One Year Chronological Bible pg.1568 footnotes)]
- “These people are grumblers, and faultfinders, they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage” v.16
- But you “keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life” v.21
- Have compassion; labour to rescue some from fire (v.22); but never get entangled (v.23)
JUDE CLOSES THIS LETTER WITH RESOUNDING PRAISE
“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.” v.24-25
REVELATION 11-20
THE TIME IS NEAR – LEND YOUR EARS!
The book of revelation; an account of the visions of John which were revealed through an encounter with the divine. Here we see a shift from how we have been taught through to previous new testament books to adapt the prophets’
He writes “to the Seven Churches in the Province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the 7 spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.” v.4-5
(v.6) — We are a kingdom; the body of Christ must realize this.
The revelation communicates that each Church has an angel-in-charge. For our modern context, Seven is also the number of perfection, the Seven Churches are symbolic of the well-spread gospel —Also see v.20 for a detailed description of the mystery.
- Seven stars — are angels of the seven churches
- Seven lampstands — The seven churches
John perhaps exiled for preaching. He wrote from the Island of Patmos(v.9)
Apostle John was drawn in the spirit while in solitude by a voice that introduced himself saying “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades” v.17-18
And was instructed to write what he sees on a scroll.
Many 21st century believers want this unique experience without diligence, commitment to God, and obedience to his commands.
- Note that John was committed to sharing the testimony of Jesus. When he was exposed to this revelation.
REVELATION CHAPTER 2
EMPLOY YOUR EARS!; EACH CHURCH BEING COMMANDED
TO THE CHURCHES IN EPHESUS these was written;
“These are the words of him who holds the seven golden lampstands” Their perseverance and lack of tolerance for heresy were noted. But they have forsaken their first love (v.4). They need to repent (v.5) and if they do, they become victorious
and he made this promise; “Whoever has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” v.7
TO THE CHURCH IN SMYRNA:- “These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again” v.8. A divine acknowledgment of their suffering, poverty, and the presence of a slanderous counterfeit church in the city. (v.9). More trouble coming — be prepared; they were warned. And encouraged to
“be faithful. Even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown” (v.10). More promises for the VICTORIOUS (v.11)
TO THE CHURCHES IN PERGAMUM
“To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name.”
It is a city where satanic activities are fierce yet some have remained in the faith uncompromisingly, despite some being put to death (Antipas was) v.13. Some have heeded deception (v.14) and heresy (v.15); “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality.” v.14
A call for repentance or opt for battle with the Lord.
Promises to those who heed, include “some hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with
a new name on it, known only to the one who receives it.” v.17
TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA:-
“These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like banished bronze.” v.18
The church has been faithful in love, faith, service, perseverance better than they were at the beginning (v.19). But they have allowed Jezebel in their midst. “She calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.” v.20-21. God will cast her and those who copy her into the same suffering. And strike her children. “Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you, according to your deeds.” v.23
Time to let go! If you have learned those Satanic deep secrets. You are burdened and suffer thereby!
v.24-26: If you have not bought into those “Satan’s so-called deep secrets, ‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.” Read of the awesome rewards from v.26-28
NIGHT:
Matthew 77-8; Promise that whosoever ask the Father, will receive what they ask. Don’t go elsewhere to ask.
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