diff --git a/67-rev/03.md b/67-rev/03.md index 40d8855..3e06bae 100644 --- a/67-rev/03.md +++ b/67-rev/03.md @@ -11,19 +11,19 @@ Jesus said he holds “the seven spirits of God” and the “seven stars.” In See: 1:4, 20; 2:1 -See: Seven (symbol) +See: [Seven (Symbol)](../articles/seven.md) ### Did Jesus speak only to Christians in this letter? Jesus spoke to the people in the church in Sardis. Some scholars think that he spoke to people in Sardis who believed in Jesus. Other scholars think that Jesus spoke to people who said they were Christians, but who did not really believe in Jesus. -See: Conquer (Overcome) +See: [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md) ### How were the Christians in Sardis both alive and dead? The Bible often speaks about people being alive or dead. People thought the Christians in Sardis were alive, but they were dead. That is, Christians normally did things that honored God. However, some Christians in Sardis did things that did not honor God. They did this in secret so that others were not able to see them. When Jesus said their deeds were not complete, he said that they did things that did not honor God. Jesus also used the metaphor of sleeping to talk about the way Christians in Sardis lived. When Jesus said they needed to wake up, he wanted to say they needed to stop doing things that do not honor God and do things that honor God. -See: Metaphor; Born Again (New Life, Regeneration); Sleep (metaphor) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md); [Sleep (Metaphor)](../articles/sleepmetaphor.md) ### How will Jesus come in the same way a thief comes? @@ -31,13 +31,13 @@ Jesus said that he will go to the church in Sardis in the same way that a thief See: Matthew 24:42-44 -See: Repent (Repentance) +See: [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md) ### How did people in Sardis “not stain their clothes”? The Bible says that doing things that honor God makes a person clean. Also, doing things that do not honor God makes a person dirty. In 3:4-5, Jesus said that those who honor God and conquer will become friends with God. They will live with him in heaven forever. Jesus will also give them white clothes. That is, they will be completely clean and will not sin anymore. -See: Conquer (Overcome); White (symbol); Clean and Unclean +See: [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md) ### What is the “Book of Life”? @@ -45,13 +45,13 @@ The Book of Life is the list of people who now live and who will live with God i See: Matthew 10:32; Luke 12:8 -See: Name +See:[Name](../articles/name.md) ### Why did John say “he who has an ear, let him hear”? John said “he who has an ear, let him hear” because he wanted people to listen to the things that he said. John said that the Holy Spirit said these things. When Jesus spoke, the Holy Spirit spoke too. -See: Trinity +See: [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md) ## 3:7-13 @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Jesus said that no one can close this door. Some scholars think there were Jews See: Isaiah 22:22 -See: Kingdom of God +See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ### Who was the synagogue of Satan? @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Jesus also said that these Jews would one day know that he is the Messiah. They See: Philippians 2:10 -See: Synagogue; Persecute (Persecution); Messiah (Christ); Satan (The Devil) +See: [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### How will Jesus keep these Christians from the “hour of testing”? @@ -88,13 +88,13 @@ Jesus said that he will keep the Christians in Philadelphia from the “hour of 1. Jesus will protect Christians during these very difficult times. Some scholars think Jesus will protect Christians from physical harm or death. Other scholars think God will not protect people from physical harm or death. But, Jesus will protect Christians from being punished forever in hell. 1. The Roman Empire would not harm the Christians in Philadelphia. Some scholars think God protected the church. Although, some Christians suffered and died. They think this will be true for all Christians in the world. The church will be protected, but individual Christians might suffer and die. -See: Prophecy (Prophesy); Persecute (Persecution); Tribulation; Hell +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ;on)[Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### Why did Jesus say no one will remove these Christians’ crown? Jesus told these Christians that no one will remove their “crown.” People gave this type of crown to those who won races. They earned this crown. Because of this, Jesus wanted to say that no one can remove a Christians’ reward if they conquer. -See: Crown; Conquer (Overcome); Reward +See: [Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md) ### Why will Jesus make certain people pillars in the temple of God? @@ -105,13 +105,13 @@ Jesus said he will make certain Christians pillars in the temple of God. Jesus s See: 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:21-22 -See: Temple; Church +See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Church](../articles/church.md) ### Why will the conquerors never go out again? In ancient times, Philadelphia had many earthquakes. Because of this, the people left their homes. After some time, they returned to their homes. When Jesus said that the conquerors will never go out again, he wanted to say that they will live without fear, safe and secure forever with God in heaven. -See: Conquer (Overcome) +See: [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md) ### Why did Jesus say he will write the name of God on someone? @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Jesus said he will write God’s name on those who conquers. In the ancient Near See: 7:3, 14:1 -See: Ancient Near East +See: [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ### Why did Jesus say he will write the name of the city of God on someone? @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Jesus said that he will write the name of the city of God on someone. That is, t See: Revelation 21 -See: Conquer (Overcome); Citizen +See: [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md); [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md) ### Why did Jesus say he will write his new name on someone? @@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Some scholars think Jesus will give Christians a new name when they go to heaven See Revelation 2:17 -See: Heaven +See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) ### Why did John say, “he who has an ear, let him hear”? @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Other scholars think that Jesus was speaking about people who said they were Chr **Advice to translators**: Lukewarm is neither hot or cold. It is the temperature of water if it is left outside. -See: Metaphor; Ancient Near East +See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ### Was Laodicea a wealthy city? @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ See: Genesis 3; Isaiah 47:1-4 In the ancient Near East, Laodicea was known for making a certain medicine for sicknesses in the eyes. Jesus said that people who rejected Jesus were blind. That is, they did not see the truth about Jesus. Therefore, Jesus said that he will give these people medicine so that they can see the truth, that is, believe in Jesus. -See: Ancient Near East +See:[Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ### Why did Jesus say that he was standing at a door knocking? @@ -191,13 +191,13 @@ Jesus said he stood at a door knocking and waiting for someone to open the door. When Jesus spoke about eating with him, some scholars think that Jesus spoke about the Lord’s Supper. That is, Jesus spoke about people becoming Christians and remembering his death by eating bread together. Other scholars think he spoke about something the Bible calls the “wedding celebration of the lamb” (see: Revelation 19:6-9). -See: Metaphor; Lord’s Supper; Wedding +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Lord's Supper](../articles/lordssupper.md); [Wedding](../articles/wedding.md) ### How will the conquerors sit on the throne with Jesus? Jesus said that those who conquer will sit on the throne with him. He wanted to say that he will give permission to those who conquer to rule for him on the earth (see: 5:10). Some scholars think this is a metaphor for certain Christians who will rule on the earth with physical bodies. Scholars do not agree when this will occur. -See: Conquer (Overcome); Metaphor +See: [Conquer (Overcome)](../articles/conquer.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why did John say, “he who has an ear, let him hear”?