Revelation 3:20
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Behold , I stand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
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Revelation 3:20 Meaning and Commentary
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock
The phrase of standing at the door may be expressive of the near approach, or sudden coming of Christ to judgment, see ( James 5:9 ) ; and his knocking may signify the notice that will be given of it, by some of the immediate forerunners and signs of his coming; which yet will be observed but by a few, such a general sleepiness will have seized all professors of religion; and particularly may intend the midnight cry, which will, in its issue, rouse them all:
if any man hear my voice;
in the appearances of things and providences in the world:
and open the door;
or show a readiness for the coming of Christ, look and wait for it, and be like such that will receive him with a welcome:
I will come unto him, and sup with him, and he with me;
to and among these will Christ appear when he comes in person; and these being like wise virgins, ready, having his grace in their hearts, and his righteousness upon them, he will take them at once into the marriage chamber, and shut the door upon the rest; when they shall enjoy a thousand years communion with him in person here on earth; when the Lamb on the throne will feed them with the fruit of the tree of life, and lead them to fountains of living water, and his tabernacle shall be among them.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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The Hope of Heaven
Bob Russell, Mike Breaux, Rick Atchley, Ben Cachiaras, Aaron Brockett, and Gene Appel
What comes to your mind when you think about heaven? Is it the picture we often see in children’s books or comic strips, where people float on clouds and strum harps for eternity? Is that really heaven? And honestly, does that even sound appealing?Or maybe you imagine heaven as a kind of dream world, a place where all your favorite hobbies and pastimes exist forever. An endless stretch of time doing the things you enjoy most. Or perhaps it’s something you simply can’t imagine at all. Our culture tries to paint a picture of heaven, but often those images fall far short of what the Bible actually says. So what is the truth? What will heaven really be like? Who will be there?Let’s open God’s Word and find out as Gene Appel, Senior Pastor of Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, California, takes a deeper look at the realities of heaven.
Jesus Wants Our Hearts
Alex Dodson
Though we have fallen short as a church, Jesus has not deserted us. He is near and wants to see the church change for the better. Like in times past, the church is at a low ebb but revivals came in years gone by that completely changed the church. May the Lord send such powerful revivals again into our midst.
The Divine Knock, Part 1
Tim Kelley
Sublimation is defined as the channeling of impulses or energies regarded as unacceptable. We have an ability as people to re-direct our thoughts and impulses, keeping ourselves from unpleasant thoughts, deep issues, confronting realities and personal decisions. But there will come a day where we find ourselves no longer able to ignore the consistent knocking on the door of our mind by the Lord concerning eternal things. I believe the Lord is always knocking on the door of our hearts and minds to draw us into a relationship with Him that is so much more real and profound than it is at the present moment.
It's Never Too Late for Christmas
Jack Graham
Pastor Jack Graham looks to Psalm 84:11 for today’s message “It’s Never Too Late for Christmas.” Pastor Graham explores the word “favor” in Scripture, especially in the Christmas Story as the angel appeared to Mary to announce she was favored of God – expecting the Savior of the world.
Jesus is Knocking at Our Door
Alex Dodson
Jesus invites us to open our hearts to Him. Though we have fallen short as a church, Jesus has not deserted us. He is near and wants to see the church change for the better. Like in times past, the church is at a low ebb but revivals came in years gone by that completely changed the church. May the Lord send such powerful revivals again into our midst.
Jesus is Knocking at Our Door
Alex Dodson
Jesus invites us to open our hearts to Him. Though we have fallen short as a church, Jesus has not deserted us. He is near and wants to see the church change for the better. Like in times past, the church is at a low ebb but revivals came in years gone by that completely changed the church. May the Lord send such powerful revivals again into our midst.
Revelation 3:20 In-Context
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I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich ; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed , and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear ; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see .
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As many as I love , I rebuke and chasten : be zealous therefore, and repent .
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Behold , I stand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
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To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame , and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
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