Revelation 2:18-29 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things said the Son of God, who has his eyes like to a flame of fire… I. A SERIOUS CHARGE ALLEGED AGAINST THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA. The most perfect Church upon earth is very imperfect. A seriously observant man will soon perceive "an end of all perfection" in the most excellent characters. All our Lord's descriptions of character are faithful. He never drew a false likeness. By Him neither excellences or imperfection were ever exaggerated. The design of the Holy Ghost in exposing the sins and imperfections of the people of God is to warn Christians of their danger, and to excite them to constant watchfulness and fervent prayer. The faithful reproof marks the line of conduct we are bound conscientiously to pursue in dealing with professors of the religion of Christ. II. DIVINE PATIENCE SPARES FOR A SEASON THE MOST ABANDONED AND GUILTY CHARACTERS. Justice might instantly inflict condign punishment upon licentious characters. III. TREMENDOUS JUDGMENTS WILL SUCCEED THE EXERCISE OF PATIENCE UPON THOSE WHO CONTINUE IMPENITENT. IV. OUR LORD ASSERTS HIS OMNISCIENCE AND HIS PREROGATIVE TO PUNISH AND REWARD MANKIND. V. THE EPISTLE CONCLUDES WITH EXHORTATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO HAD NOT APPROVED OF THE DOCTRINE OF JEZEBEL. (J. Hyatt.) Parallel Verses KJV: And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; |
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