#SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD IN REVELATION FULL#

Producing either half was sufficient to insure friendly aid. In ancient times a white stone was divided and each person inscribed his name on the flat surface, after which the parts of the stone were exchanged. In another sense the “hidden manna” God offers is a special and particular kind of manna to his faithful ones, namely, the hidden manna of life and immortality. Manna, the bread that came down from heaven as a life-sustainer for Israel, in the above scripture represents spiritual food, the Word of God, as well as Jesus himself, the Living Bread. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it.” In verse 17 the spirit says to the churches, “To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. The third message received through the spirit is to the Church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17). For faithfulness unto death, the promise is not only a crown of life but also immunity to the “second death.” Thus the faithful would receive life in its highest form: immortality. This scripture was an encouragement to this Church, particularly because it was during that time period that Christians were being persecuted by pagan Rome. The second message through God’s holy spirit is to the Church in Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) The Spirit of God says, “He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.” (Revelation 2:11) Therefore, by proper deeds of repentance, Christians would be able to achieve harmony with God and Jesus and ultimately receive inheritance with the saints. We believe the message to this Church, stated in figurative language, is one of renewal to fellowship with God. The term “spirit” is personified as the voice of prophecy and signifies a doctrine or teaching. This text is a message emanating from the Father Himself.

To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The first message from the Spirit of God is to the Church of Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7). Each message is beneficial to the whole Church in all seven stages of its development: “what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:7).

However, the messages are not solely limited to one Church of a particular era.

Seven separate, successive, timely messages would be sent from heaven to guide the Church during the seven stages of its chronological development. The seven spirits are figuratively portrayed as sentinels “before his throne,” that is, as emissaries of Jehovah sent to aid and enlighten the Church (John 14:16, 17 15:26) since the time of Jesus’ death. We believe the “seven spirits” actually refer to the one holy spirit of God. Amen.The first mention of the seven spirits in Revelation is found in chapter 1, verse 4, “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 seven spirits before his throne.” Convict me when we, your people, doubt your nearness and power. Forgive me for not turning to you in your nearness. Forgive me for not seeking your presence. You are our Eternal Father, Sacrificial Son, and All-Present Spirit. God Almighty, you are present with us and for us. Think of it: God is still with us and among us and for us, empowering us through the perfect presence of the Holy Spirit! Today's Prayer The Holy Spirit is God fully present for us personally and in the churches. Jesus is the Messiah, is our Lord and ruler as well as the perfect sacrifice for us.

#SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD IN REVELATION FULL#

The Holy Spirit is the full perfection of God who is with us, in us, and for us (sevenfold Spirit or seven spirits). God is always and perfectly present with us (is, was, is to come, Revelation 1:8). Personally, I believe that John is including the nature of God that is sometimes referred to as the Trinity. That is, since the number seven in the Bible represents perfection, the designation could refer to the perfect Spirit that the churches need, or it could refer to the spirits of the angels of the seven churches. Bible students have wondered and sometimes debated whether the 'sevenfold Spirit' means the Holy Spirit or the seven spirits before the throne.

Seven spirits of god in revelation