Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 2:26-29
5. Promise 2:26-29The prize for faithfulness was the privilege of reigning with Christ in His earthly kingdom (cf. Revelation 1:6; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 19:15; Psalms 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 20:4-6). As with the promises in the other letters, this one is probably for all believers and would encourage them to overcome the temptations this Jezebel held out. The Lord intended the prospect of this blessing to motivate the unfaithful in the church to return to God’s will for them and... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 2:24-25
4. Exhortation 2:24-25Apparently this woman claimed that her teaching (that Christians can indulge the flesh with impunity) was deeper than the apostles’ teaching, but it was, of course, the depths of Satanic doctrine. Gnosticism, which taught that only its members could understand deep spiritual truth, was growing in popularity in this region at this time. It may have been part of her teaching. Jesus Christ exhorted the faithful in the church to continue with their present good conduct... read more