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The seven Spirits, of God - See the note on Rev 1:4, Rev 1:16 (note), etc. Thou hast a name that thou livest - Ye have the reputation of Christians, and consequently of being alive to God, through the quickening influence of the Divine Spirit; but ye are dead - ye have not the life of God in your souls, ye have not walked consistently and steadily before God, and his Spirit has been grieved with you, and he has withdrawn much of his light and power.
Quelle öffnen ↗THE EPISTLES TO SARDIS, PHILADELPHIA, AND LAODICEA. (Rev. 3:1-22) Sardis--the ancient capital of Lydia, the kingdom of wealthy Croesus, on the river Pactolus. The address to this Church is full of rebuke. It does not seem to have been in vain; for MELITO, bishop of Sardis in the second century, was eminent for piety and learning. He visited Palestine to assure himself and his flock as to the Old Testament canon and wrote an epistle on the subject [EUSEBIUS Ecclesiastical History, 4.26]; he also wrote a commentary on the Apocalypse [EUSEBIUS, Ecclesiastical History, 4.26; JEROME, On Illustrious Men, 24]. he that hath the seven Spirits of God--that is, He who hath all the fulness of the Spirit (Rev 1:4; Rev 4:5; Rev 5:6, with which compare Zac 3:9; Zac 4:10, proving His Godhead). This attribute implies His infinite power by the Spirit to convict of sin and of a hollow profession. and the seven stars-- (Rev 1:16, Rev 1:20). His having the seven stars, or presiding ministers, flows, as a consequence, from His having the seven Spirits, or the fulness of the Holy Spirit. The human ministry is the fruit of Christ's sending down the gifts of the Spirit. Stars imply brilliancy and glory; the fulness of the Spirit, and the fulness of brilliant light in Him, form a designed contrast to the formality which He reproves. name . . . livest . . . dead-- (Ti1 5:6; Ti2 3:5; Tit 1:16; compare Eph 2:1, Eph 2:5; Eph 5:14). "A name," that is, a reputation. Sardis was famed among the churches for spiritual vitality; yet the Heart-searcher, who seeth not as man seeth, pronounces her dead; how great searchings of heart should her case create among even the best of us! Laodicea deceived herself as to her true state (Rev 3:17), but it is not written that she had a high name among the other church…
Quelle öffnen ↗And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write,.... Of the city of Sardis See Gill on Rev 1:11 when, and by whom this church was founded, and who was the present angel or pastor of it, is not now to be certainly known; however, here was a church in the "second" century, of which Melito was then pastor; and he is thought by some to be the angel here intended; this man wrote upon the book of the Revelation, and an apology for the Christians, sent to the Emperor Antoninus Verus, in whose time he lived (c); and in the "third" century a church remained in this place; and also in the "fourth", as appears from the council of Nice, which makes mention of it; and likewise in the "fifth", as is evident from the acts of the synod at Chalcedon, in which age it was the metropolitan church of the Lydians; and in the "sixth" century there was a bishop of this church in the fifth synod at Constantinople; and in the "seventh" century, Marinus bishop of Sardis assisted at the sixth synod in the same place; and in the "eighth" century, Euthymius bishop of it was present in the Nicene synod; and even in the "ninth" century mention is made of an archbishop of Sardis (d): but now there are but very few Christians to be found here, and who have not a place to worship in, nor any to minister to them (e). This church represents the state of the church from the time of the Reformation by Luther and others, until a more glorious state of the church appears, or until the spiritual reign of Christ in the Philadelphian period; under the Sardian church state we now are: (this was published in 1747, Ed.) that this church is an emblem of the reformed churches from Popery, is evident not only from its following the Thyatirian state, which expresses the darkness of Popery, and the depths of Satan in it…
Quelle öffnen ↗Here is, I. The preface, showing, 1. To whom this letter is directed: To the angel of the church of Sardis, an ancient city of Lydia, on the banks of the mountain Tmolus, said to have been the chief city of Asia the Less, and the first city in that part of the world that was converted by the preaching of John; and, some say, the first that revolted from Christianity, and one of the first that was laid in its ruins, in which it still lies, without any church or ministry. 2. By whom this message was sent - the Lord Jesus, who here assumes the character of him that hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars, taken out of Rev 1:4, where the seven spirits are said to be before the throne. (1.) He hath the seven spirits, that is, the Holy Spirit with his various powers, graces, and operations; for he is personally one, though efficaciously various, and may be said here to be seven, which is the number of the churches, and of the angels of the churches, to show that to every minister, and to every church, there is a dispensation and measure of the Spirit given for them to profit withal - a stock of spiritual influence for that minister and church to improve, both for enlargement and continuance, which measure of the Spirit is not ordinarily withdrawn from them, till they forfeit it by misimprovement. Churches have their spiritual stock and fund, as well as particular believers; and, this epistle being sent to a languishing ministry and church, they are very fitly put in mind that Christ has the seven spirits, the Spirit without measure and in perfection, to whom they may apply themselves for the reviving of his work among them. (2.) He hath the seven stars, the angels of the churches; they are disposed of by him, and accountable to him, which should make them faithful…
Quelle öffnen ↗3:1-6 The letter to the church in Sardis warns Christians who are reputed to be spiritually alive (when actually dead) that without genuine transformation they face God’s judgment. 3:1 Sardis, nearly 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Smyrna on the southeast highway from Pergamum and Thyatira, was home to a large colony of prosperous Jews, called “Sephardic” after the city’s ancient name. Its fortified acropolis gave its inhabitants an overconfident sense of security. • a reputation for being alive—but you are dead: Other churches may have believed that the Sardian Christians comprised a dynamic church, but their secularism revealed their lack of spiritual life.
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καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Σάρδεις (Sárdeis, G4554) — Sardis, a place in Asia Minor γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ἑπτά (heptá, G2033) — seven πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἀστήρ (astḗr, G792) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700…
Quelle öffnen ↗γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō, G1127) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… στηρίζω (stērízō, G4741) — to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or… λοιποί (loipoí, G3062) — remaining ones ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that μέλλω (méllō, G3195) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially… ἀποθνήσκω (apothnḗskō, G599) — to die off (literally or figuratively) γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… εὑρίσκω (heurískō, G2147) — to find (literally or figuratively) οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act πληρόω (plēróō, G4137) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively)…
Quelle öffnen ↗μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō, G3421) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly πῶς (pōs, G4459) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect,… λαμβάνω (lambánō, G2983) — while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove)) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… μετανοέω (metanoéō, G3340) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) ἐὰν μή (eàn mḗ, G3362) — if not, i.e. unless γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō, G1127) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively) ἥκω (hḗkō, G2240) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively) ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… σέ (sé, G4571) — thee ὡς (hōs, G5613) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὀλίγος (olígos, G3641) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially)… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Σάρδεις (Sárdeis, G4554) — Sardis, a place in Asia Minor ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that μολύνω (molýnō, G3435) — to soil (figuratively) οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἱμάτιον (himátion, G2440) — a dress (inner or outer) περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,… μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… ἐμοῦ (emoû, G1700) — of me
Quelle öffnen ↗νικάω (nikáō, G3528) — to subdue (literally or figuratively) οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) περιβάλλω (peribállō, G4016) — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. λευκός (leukós, G3022) — white ἱμάτιον (himátion, G2440) — a dress (inner or outer) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐξαλείφω (exaleíphō, G1813) — to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears, figuratively, pardon sin) οὐ μή (ou mḗ, G3364) — a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) βίβλος (bíblos, G976) ζωή (zōḗ, G2222) — life (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὖς (oûs, G3775) — the ear (physically or mentally) ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Φιλαδέλφεια (Philadélpheia, G5359) — Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) ἀληθινός (alēthinós, G228) — truthful ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… κλείς (kleís, G2807) — a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively Δαβίδ (Dabíd, G1138) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king ἀνοίγω (anoígō, G455) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
Quelle öffnen ↗εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἐνώπιον (enṓpion, G1799) — in the face of (literally or figuratively) ἀνοίγω (anoígō, G455) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications) θύρα (thýra, G2374) — a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… οὐδείς (oudeís, G3762) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing δύναμαι (dýnamai, G1410) — to be able or possible κλείω (kleíō, G2808) — to close (literally or figuratively) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Quelle öffnen ↗ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) συναγωγή (synagōgḗ, G4864) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by… Σατανᾶς (Satanâs, G4567) — the accuser, i.e. the devil ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… εἶναι (eînai, G1511) — to exist Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos, G2453) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἰσί (eisí, G1526) — they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ, G5281) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy κἀγώ (kagṓ, G2504) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me σέ (sé, G4571) — thee ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ὥρα (hṓra, G5610) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively) πειρασμός (peirasmós, G3986) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation,… ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) μέλλω (méllō, G3195) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially… ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of…
Quelle öffnen ↗ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ταχύ (tachý, G5035) — shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of… κρατέω (kratéō, G2902) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) μηδείς (mēdeís, G3367) — not even one (man, woman, thing) λαμβάνω (lambánō, G2983) — while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove)) σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy στέφανος (stéphanos, G4735) — a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor…
Quelle öffnen ↗αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… νικάω (nikáō, G3528) — to subdue (literally or figuratively) ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) στῦλος (stŷlos, G4769) — properly akin to the base of G2476 (ἵστημι)); a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively)… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ναός (naós, G3485) — a fane, shrine, temple μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) οὐ μή (ou mḗ, G3364) — a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all ἔτι (éti, G2089) — "yet," still (of time or degree) ἔξω (éxō, G1854) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὖς (oûs, G3775) — the ear (physically or mentally) ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… Λαοδικεύς (Laodikeús, G2994) — a Laodicean, i.e. inhabitant of Laodicia γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἀμήν (amḗn, G281) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as… πιστός (pistós, G4103) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful ἀληθινός (alēthinós, G228) — truthful μάρτυς (mártys, G3144) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr" ἀρχή (archḗ, G746) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of… κτίσις (ktísis, G2937) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
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Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
eine genußsüchtige aber ist lebendig tot.
Denn gleichwie der Leib ohne Geist tot ist, also ist auch der Glaube ohne Werke tot.
Johannes an die sieben Gemeinden in Asien: Gnade sei mit euch und Friede von dem, der da ist und der da war und der da kommt, und von den sieben Geistern, die vor seinem Throne sind,
Auch euch, die ihr tot waret durch die Übertretungen und den unbeschnittenen Zustand eures Fleisches, hat er mit ihm lebendig gemacht, da er euch alle Übertretungen vergab,
Das sind die, welche bei euren Liebesmahlen in anstößiger Weise miteinander schmausen, indem sie ohne Scheu sich selbst weiden, Wolken ohne Wasser, von Winden umhergetrieben, unfruchtbare Bäume im Spätherbst, zweimal erstorben und entwurzelt,
Ich weiß deine Werke und deine Liebe und deinen Glauben und deinen Dienst und deine Geduld und daß deiner letzten Werke mehr sind als der ersten.
Denn dieser mein Sohn war tot und ist wieder lebendig geworden; er war verloren und ist wiedergefunden worden. Und sie fingen an, fröhlich zu sein.
auch uns, die wir tot waren durch die Sünden, samt Christus lebendig gemacht (aus Gnaden seid ihr gerettet)
Und er hatte in seiner rechten Hand sieben Sterne, und aus seinem Munde ging ein scharfes, zweischneidiges Schwert, und sein Angesicht leuchtet wie die Sonne in ihrer Kraft.
Man mußte aber fröhlich sein und sich freuen; denn dieser dein Bruder war tot und ist wieder lebendig geworden, er war verloren und ist wiedergefunden worden!