Blog entries by Marilyn C

Christ on the Father`s Throne. When the Lord ascended to glory after His resurrection, He went to the Father`s throne. This is above the created order. `when he (Christ) had purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the...

CHRIST THE HEIR OF ALL THINGS. Overview. In the next chapters of Revelation. (5 - 7) we are ushered in to behold the most astounding celebration in all of God`s great kingdom. Christ moves from the Father`s throne to His own throne as the Sovereign King and Heir of all things. He is described...

God`s Great Kingdom - the 3 realms. The Godhead. The Godhead, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are equal, in unity and of one mind. When operating the Father initiates, the Son administers and the Holy Spirit energises. God`s Throne. God`s rule, is above all created realms. His throne, the...

Christ`s Holy Priests. (Pillar in God`s Temple. Rev.3: 12) `He who overcomes, I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no...

Christ Appearing for the Body of Christ. (The Morning Star. Rev. 2: 28) `I will give him the morning star.` (Rev. 2: 28) The morning star is the herald of the coming day. It is seen...

Christ`s Character. (The Hidden Manna. Rev.2: 17) `To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat.` (Rev. 2: 17) `Jesus said, “ I...

Christ`s Authority. (The Crown of Life. Rev. 2: 10) `Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.` (Rev. 2: 10) This crown represents the authority to rule and reign with Christ. We are called of Christ to be King Priests, and then empowered with His...

Christ the Reward. (Rev. 2 & 3) Christ`s promises of a reward to the seven churches encompass the full inheritance to every overcomer. This includes a new body, an incorruptible one that can dwell in the realms of the third heaven...

7. Laodicea - Man`s Character and his Purposes. (Rev. 3: 14 – 19) Christ reveals Himself to this group as the...

6. Philadelphia – Christ`s Character and His Purposes. (Rev. 3: 7 – 13) Christ reveals His Character (Holy) &...

5. Sardis - Denominations. (Rev. 3: 1 – 6) Christ comes to this group of believers telling them He is the one with the Spirit of God & the administrative power over the Body of Christ...

4. Thyatira – Idolatry & Witchcraft. (Rev. 2: 18 – 29) Christ highlights His deity to these believers. He tells them that He is searching their motives & will judge those who are worshipping Satan. `These things says...

3. Pergamos – False Doctrines. (Rev. 2: 12 – 17) Christ is revealed to these believers, as their judge, with the authority of His Word. `He who has the sharp two-edged sword.` (Rev. 2: 12) He commends them for professing His name &...

2. Smyrna – Persecution (Rev. 2: 8 – 11) Christ is not only the Commencer and Consummator of life as the First and Last, but also the conqueror of death. Where death reigns as the enemy`s power, all mankind are held in bondage. But Christ is...

Christ`s Counsel to the Body of Christ. (Rev. 2 & 3) We will now look at the Lord dealing with each of the 7 groups. He encourages & comforts, or warns & exposes error, while revealing Himself afresh to each group as the answer to their problem. If we are a part of the Body of...

The 7 Stages of the Body of Christ. (Rev. 2 & 3) The Lord Jesus Christ, the Head, has planned & is now building together the Body. The 7 cities, Ephesus, Smyrna - Laodicea, represent this Body at different stages throughout the past two centuries. It is a complete...

Christ the Competent Administrator. The Lord Jesus Christ, the founder and perfector of the Church is now shown as its competent Administrator. He is shown walking amongst the seven golden lampstands. Each lampstand fitted on to a common base representing the...

Christ the Royal High Priest. The Apostle John was overcome by this wondrous vision of the Lord Jesus and collapsed at His feet as dead. The blinding sight of Christ`s glory, His concentrated gaze and the terrible sword protruding from the mouth all made John`s heart tremble & become terror...

Christ the Royal High Priest. The glorified Lord Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father `far above all principality and power, and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.` (Eph. 1: 20 & 21) His Authority...

Christ the Royal High Priest. The details of this vision of the Lord draws upon the imagery of the High Priest ministering in the temple. However this is but a shadow of the true minister of the sanctuary in the heavenlies – the Lord Jesus Christ. (Heb. 8: 1 & 2) His Character...