Strengthen
“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.” (Rev 3:2 KJV)
Jesus is calling out to those in the Church of Sardis that haven’t fallen into sin, and are still hanging on, to not only continue standing on truth but to strengthen themselves against sin. Without strengthening ourselves in the ways of God, through prayer in digging into His Word, we will die spiritually.
Learn MoreThe Church of Sardis
“And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write;” (Rev 3:1a KJV)
Sardis is 30 miles southeast of Thyatira. It was at one time one of the greatest cities in the world. Sardis was destroyed by an earthquake in 17 AD and rebuilt by Tiberius Caesar with the help of Emperor Augustus. The people of Sardis worshiped Artemis. The Church of Sardis was the powerless Church. They were spiritually dead.
Learn MoreThe Morning Star
“And I will give him the morning star.” (Rev 2:28 KJV)
Jesus promises the morning star to those that overcome.
There are many thoughts as to what the morning star refers to. The Scriptures may not be clear enough on this point to be dogmatic, but there are several possibilities from other Scripture.
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Power Over the Nations
“26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.”
(Rev 2:26-27 KJV)
Jesus gives another promise to those that overcome. This follows the prophecy from Psalms that God’s people would rule.
Learn MoreHold Fast
“But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.” (Rev 2:25 KJV)
Jesus is giving His Church instructions to hold on to the teachings of the Apostles and not follow the sins of Jezebel.
Have – 2192 ἔχω echo {ekh’-o}
Meaning: 1) to have, i.e. to hold 1a) to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold
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