International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHESIt is evident from the contexts of the various Biblical passages in which the word "angel" appears, that the word does not always represent the same idea. In such passages as Daniel 12:1 and Acts 12:15 it would seem that the angel was generally regarded as a superhuman being whose duty it was to guard a nation or an individual, not unlike the jenei of the Arabs. However, in Malachi 2:7, 3:1 (Hebrew) the word is clearly used to represent men. In the New Testament also, there are passages, such as James 2:25 (Greek), in which the word seems to be applied to men. The seven angels of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20) received seven letters, figurative letters, and therefore it would seem that the seven angels are also figurative and may refer to the seven bishops who presided over the seven churches of Asia. Or the angels may be regarded as the personifications of the churches. CHURCHES, ROBBERS OF church'-iz. CHURCHES, SEVEN See ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. SEVEN CHURCHES See CHURCHES, SEVEN. Greek 32. aggelos -- a messenger, angel ... For example, 32 () in Rev 1:20 can refer to heavenly angels or key leaders (perhaps pastors) of the seven churches. [32 () can refer to "a messenger" (cf. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/32.htm - 8k 1577. ekklesia -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation 2417. hierosulos -- robbing temples 2583. kanon -- a rule, standard Library The Creeds of the Evangelical Protestant Churches Reformed Churches. The Congregational and Christian Churches. Character and Condition of the Churches to whom the Epistle was ... Epistles to the Seven Churches. Church Alliances and Federations of Churches. John's Salutation to the Churches. The Churches of the East The Lambeth Quadrilateral and the Free Churches of England. -- The Anglican and Protestant Episcopal Churches and the Orthodox ... Thesaurus Churches (39 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. ... Or the angels may be regarded as the personifications of the churches. EJ Banks. ... /c/churches.htm - 20k Seven (404 Occurrences) Presbytery (1 Occurrence) Trophimus (3 Occurrences) Deutero-canonical Presbyter Deuterocanonical Galatia (6 Occurrences) Government (20 Occurrences) Tychicus (5 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Churches (39 Occurrences)Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. Acts 15:41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. Acts 19:37 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. Romans 16:4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 1 Corinthians 7:17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. 1 Corinthians 7:18 This is what I command in all the Churches. Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons. Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised. 1 Corinthians 11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 Corinthians 8:18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: 2 Corinthians 8:23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. 2 Corinthians 11:8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. 2 Corinthians 11:28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 2 Corinthians 12:13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. Galatians 1:2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: Galatians 1:22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 1 Thessalonians 2:14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: 2 Thessalonians 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: Titus 1:5 I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you; 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate. Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; Revelation 1:11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. Revelation 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Revelation 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Revelation 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Revelation 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Revelation 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Subtopics Related Terms Representatives (26 Occurrences) Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
    |