That the seven spirits of god are the holy ghost is evident by the use of the same expression in the first chapter of this book, where the words plainly denote one of the three persons of the holy trinity. Then, he writes a covering letter to the seven churches in asia 1. From canon leon morris nt commentator the revelation of st. In the book of revelation there are several references to the seven spirits. In the book of revelation, the apostle john pulls from the imagery of zechariah and ties the holy spirit to this image of seven spirits. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which. The book encourages a systems approach to church leadershipone that takes seriously the powers at work within local congregations. Other second temple period literature refer to seven archangels, michael and gabriel being among them.
In the book of revelation, jesus christ dictates seven letters to the apostle john. The apostle obviously had communicated with these seven spirits after he was caught up through the open door to the throne rev. There are, in fact, seven such designations recorded in the earlier books of the. The meaning of this term has been interpreted in multiple ways. The bible, and especially the book of revelation, uses the number 7 to. These descriptions are mysterious and heavy with symbolic meaning, as is much of the book of revelation. Hast a name that thou livest art a great spirit and exalted.
Who or what are the seven spirits found in revelation. The secret of the sevensealed book of revelation loud cry. In the salutation, john mentions the seven spirits. If that is the meaning of the seven in the seven spirits, then it is not. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, revelation 4. There are at least three possible interpretations of the seven spirits of god. The concluding chapter pulls it all together clearly. The seven horns are with seven eyes the farseeing wisdom of the lamb. The book s introduction is the key piece and alone is worth the purchase price. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is coming, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come. Oct 12, 2019 the 7 holy spirits of the 7 annual jewish holy convocations. This would fit with the numerous others angelic beings that are described in the book of revelation revelation 4.
Jan 04, 2020 our study of the book of revelation continues with chapter 3, and a strong letter of rebuke to the church in sardis. Seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god. Most of the references, however, to the seven spirits of or from god are found in the book of revelation. The seven spirits the institute for creation research. Word of my patience word of my commandments through strife. Again, the seven spirits in the book of revelation are creatures of some kind, individuals with radiant bodies like burning fire see angels described as such in hebrews 1. May 15, 2017 the seven spirits being seven lamps of fire. Spiritual definitions of the book of revelation pure. The spirit seven spirits and inspirer of the visions angels zooming in and out of scenes the people of god, the church for whom the stage is set.
The seven lamps are a picture of the golden menorah, or lampstand, in heaven. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the seven spirits explained. However, there is no indication that these seven spirits. Seven lamps are burning before the throne, and they are the seven spirits of god. Its such a small price to pay for the amount of insight and revelation youll receive. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god. Every human being is in deep love of god, whatever may be the religion he belongs to. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from jesus christ, the faithful witness, the. Although he will write to each church, he intends that they all read all of the letters. Many when reading that the lamb has seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god, find cause for perplexity, uncertain how there could possibly be seven spirits represented by his eyes. John refers to them as a literal entity, similar to the angels or the cherubim. And to the angel of the church of sardis write, these things says he who has the seven spirits of god and the seven. The seven spirits of god revelation chapter 3 lesson 35. These seven spirits are for intensified shining, like a sevenway lamp.
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne revelation 1. The seven spirits of god divine secrets to the miraculous. Trumpets, yom kippur, tabernacles, passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, and pentecost. He has seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent out. The bible, and especially the book of revelation, uses the number 7 to refer to perfection and completion. May 24, 2017 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. In the christian bible, the term seven spirits of god appears four times in the book of revelation.
The same term, seven spirits is also used to portray him in revelation 1. Apr 06, 2020 john may have intended these seven angels standing before god to be the seven spirits which were before the throne of god in revelation 1. This material is taken in part from the god encounters today book by james w. In front of the throne there appears a sea of glass as clear as crystal. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.
Apr 02, 2004 when reading revelation for the first time, this term, the seven spirits of god can be puzzling. These seven spirits of god at his throne are also mentioned in revelation 1. Feb 10, 2016 seven spirits of god seven angels of the most high, virtue angels. And so we have the 7 spirits before gods throne standing for the infinite perfection of the holy spirit. All of these seven spirits are really one holy spirit in different manifestations. While it is true that the holy spirit is only one being and not seven separate entities, this can be explained by the rich use of imagery and allegory in apocalyptic literature.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. In the book of revelation, the seven spirits of holy god are mentioned four. In his introduction to the book of revelation, after giving a blessing of grace and peace from him who is, was, and is to come, john says that the blessing is also from the seven spirits who are before his throne revelation 1. May 27, 2005 since seven is often used as a number of completion, or perfection, in the bible and in the book of revelation in particular it is thought that the seven churches are representative of all churches, each of which has a share in gods holy spirit in order to carry out its ministry to the world. Jan 02, 2020 the second view is that the seven spirits of god refer to seven angelic beings, possibly the seraphim or the cherubim. A number of times in the book of revelation there is a reference to the seven spirits. As i read this book, it was as if i could audibly hear apostle edmonds teaching under a powerful anointing. Many have a firm faith or a belief that supernatural beings denote their religious values. In revelation chapters, seven stars are referenced four times. Our study of the book of revelation continues with chapter 3, and a strong letter of rebuke to the church in sardis. In his introduction to the book of revelation, after giving a blessing of grace and peace from him who is, was, and is to come, john says that the blessing is also. However, there is no indication that these seven spirits of god do not exist. These same seven spirits are identified with the lamb and are called seven horns the power of the lamb in the seven churches.
Seven deadly spirits renarrates into a contemporary context the seven angels that hinder the church, providing a rich category for analysis through which to discern the influences that can affect congregations. There are also 7 archangels who stand in the presence of almighty god before his throne. Jan 11, 20 of all the symbolic numbers in the book of revelation, the number 7 receives prominence. The seven spirits of god revelation chapter 3 lesson.
The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. The first is that the seven spirits of god are symbolic of the holy spirit. In another passage describing christ in the book of revelation, his eyes are described as a flame of fire rev. The spirits of god you mention are symbolically represented by a seven headed candlestick that stood before his presence in the wilderness tabernacle later the temple in jerusalem, see numbers 8. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,666,803 views 58. The number 7 and the book of revelation a heart for god. The bible also states that god the holy spirit is also known as the seven spirits of god. Also, the first few chapters of revelation contain letters from jesus to seven historical churches in asia minor.
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