SNAPSHOTS OF

REVELATION

What have Others Said?
The Seven Churches

If you were asked to describe yourself as a light, what sort would it be? Candle, flashlight, floodlight, carlight, etc.
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  LIGHT AT THE END OF A LONG TUNNEL ,BARELY VISIBLE BUT DESIRING TO PROGRESS TO COMPLETELY FILL THE ENTIRE TUNNEL WITH LIGHT.I SEE MY SELF THIS WAY BECAUSE I AM NEWLY BORN AGAIN AND HAVE MUCH TO LEARN AND NEED DESPERATELY YO GROW IN THE FAITH AND TRUTH BEFORE BEARING FRUIT
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Flashlight.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  Candle
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  A FLASHLIGHT
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Flashlight, searching
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  candle
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  a flashlight
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  a candle
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  I would like to say an aircraft landing light, but unfortunately I would have to say a flashlight with half battery power.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  my first thought was a candle but no a carlight is better how many times have I been so glad to see a carlight coming out of the icy road or the snow or when I am lost.
How do you feel when someone seems to listen to you but does not hear what you say?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  FRUSTRATED AND WORTHLESS.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  annoyd
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  frustrated
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  I FEEL VERY UPSET OR LET DOWN.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  discouraged, but will try again another time.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  frustrated but I am persistant and will try again
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  i feel that someday it will register with them
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  you wasted your time
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  I experience that a lot with people I come in contact with.It disillusions me a bit.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  so true not very good- when people are not listening-teaches you to listen to others.
What happens to a Christian when the fire of first love grows dim?
1. Roger, February 22, 2001
  GROW WEARY
2. Alan, April 3, 2001
  EASILY PERSUADED TO WANDER. STAYS AWAY FROM CHURCH. SOMETIMES FEELS DEEP REGRET AND HEARTACHE.
3. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Falls back to his old ways.BG, June 15, 2001
  His faith weakens.
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  THEY BECOME HURT AND ANGRY AND BITTER SOMETIMES.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  They become vulnerable to backsliding.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  they become weary and weak and are easily pursuaded to sin. They let their guard down
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  it dies
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  it dies
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Thye often go back to worldly ways and put God second, or not at all.Depending on why they no longer worship, they can also be bitter towards the Church and its people.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  love wanes
How could Jesus possibly count you rich in the midst of poverty and affliction?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  BECAUSE MY REWARD IN HEAVEN WILL BE GREAT
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  When you have salvation.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  rich by faith
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  HE KNOWS YOUR AFFLICATIONS.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Living the truths of Jesus brings you the inheritance of of the kingdom of heaven as well as peace in this turbulant world.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  we are rich because of the great gift he gave us...the gift of eternal life through our savior Jesus Christ
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  you are rich in spiritual truths
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  because your reward is greater than all the poverty and affliction we get.
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  If you know Jesus, you have all of the riches you could ever want or need.He supplies us with everything.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
Have you ever felt that you were struggling to be a faithful Christian in an evil environment?
1. Roger, February 22, 2001
  IT IS HARD AT TIMES, BUT JESUS IS ONLY A PRAYER AWAY
2. Alan, April 3, 2001
  EVERY DAY. MY WORST FIGHT IS WITH MY DEPRESSION AND THE INABILITY OF PEOPLE OF GOD TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT A DEMON BUT A SICKNESS. EVEN THE SAINTS WEAR ME DOWN.
3. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Yes.
4. BG, June 15, 2001
  Sometimes I do
5. Linda, July 6, 2001
  YES I HAVE
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  yes
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  yes
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  yes
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Almost every day. We live in a sinful world, so it stares you in the face always.You must try to keep out of the world's influence as much as possible.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  sometimes
In such an experience what has helped you through?
1. Roger, February 22, 2001
  PRAYER
2. Alan, April 3, 2001
  PRAYER. LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS. MEDICATION AND A VERY GOOD PSYCHIATRIST. I BELIEVE GOD LED ME TO THIS MAN AFTER MY SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
3. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Bible studies, church meetings.
4. BG, June 15, 2001
  The church itself. Thank God at least I have (though small in number) several friends here, and they provide the necessary comfort and encouragement every time. They being Christ's body, it is actually Him who helps me every time...
5. Linda, July 6, 2001
  THE LORD AND MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  faith, prayer, reading the word of God
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  the word
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  a friend of mine
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Clinging to Jesus and His promises and rebuking the devil often.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  the Bible and the verses I know and reading it, and my faith.
In your view -- what would be spiritual adultery and idolatry today?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  BEING HYPOCRITICAL-NOT LOVING OTHERS MORE THAN THEY LOVE YOU. IDOLATRY- LOVE OF THINGS MORE THAN GOD- LOVING TOURSELF MORE THAN GOD
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Misintepreting the bible, using it in false ways.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  I am not so harsh to write "Sunday worshipping", I think most sunday keepers are not aware of the issue, but spiritual idolatry in my point of view is everything that places God in secondary or non importance. This includes all kinds of false worshipping, including CONSCIOUS Sunday keeping...
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  BY A HUSBAND GETTING INVOLVED WITH A MARRIED WOMAN OR A WIFE GETTING INVOLVED WITH A MARRIED MAN.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Spiritual Adultery is worship of another God. Spiritual idolatry is the love of something sector?
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  worshiping or idolising anything other than God. Putting your faith in false things
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  not living up to the marriage vows to Christ who died for us
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  i believe it is not living the life of Jesus
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Anything that comes in importance before God is idolatry, whether it be a new car, money, etc.I believe spiritual adultery could be worshipping God incorrectly, such as not keeping the Sabbath and teaching false doctrine to others.Also letting satan have a foothold where Jesus should be in our lives.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  Following what I think is a false religion.
Why doesn't God gloss over false teaching that is done in His name?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  BECAUSE HE LOVES HIS PEOPLE AND WANTS THEM TO KNOW THE TRUTH TO BE ABLE TO OVERCOME.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  They can mislead the whole world.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  I don't know the meaning of "gloss over", and I don't have a dictionary here... The other commanteries did no more help than confusing... ["gloss over" is an American/English coloqualism which means to coverup and overlook flaws]
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  BECAUSE HE DOESNT LIE AND HE KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS OWN TEACHINGS.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Because He is Soveriegn and cannot change, not even a bit.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  because it is not true and if we do not adhere to the truth exactly as it is then we will stray from it
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  he will not gloss over
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  the Lord does not cover up .either you are bad or you are good .
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Because He doesn't believe in anything false being done in His name,as He is love and truth.And if He glossed over one piece of false teaching, where does He draw the line and stop? It is like when we tell a lie.Often we have to tell a few more lies to get us out of a particular situation we got into by telling the first lie.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  I'm glad He doesn't.
Does it trouble you that God seems to keep so close a check on deeds, love and service?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  NO. I NEED HIS GUIDANCE THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT. I AM NOT ABLE TO WALK THIS WALK ALONE I NEED HIM WITH ME. HE KNOWS I WILL MAKE MISTAKES BUT BY BEING CLOSE HE WILL HELP ME.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  No it does not.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  No, of course He loves us, and eventually wants us to be perfect, and in the likeness of Himself.
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  NO IT DOESNT
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  No. Most people need a boss to look over their work or they would eventually slack off. To be an entrapenure in Gods work would be dangerous because you might loose sence of the need for Jesus and start looking to yourself for salvation.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  no
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  no
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  no
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  No. Except when I get slack and am not as "full on" for Him as I should be.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  no
How could a Christian church today be deceived by Jezebel type religion?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  BY TAKING THEIR EYE OFF THE CROSS AND JESUS AND HIS FINISHED WORK AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF MAN. THESE ARE TRULY PERILOUS TIMES AND I AM HAVING MUCH DIFFICULTY GETTING FED THE TRUE BREAD OF LIFE.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  By providing copromizing statements in the word of GOD.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  By following false teachers which SEEM to be in accordance, but depart away from the true teaching of God
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  BY THEM THAT DO NOT GO BY THE TEACHING OF THE BIBLE.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Churches are changing and ommitting laws and truths that directly effect our salvation.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  by changing Gods laws to suit their own teaching
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  by becoming charismatic
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  by following after the beast
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  By diverting from God's truth. An example of this is homosexual churches and preachers.Even though as dedicated Christians, we know homosexuality is shunned by God, but the world see it in "Christian" type churches and think it is okay.That is only one example.There are many more examples where God's word and truth have simply been crushed by man's own pleasures and ideas.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  By following a false religion that was started by a Jezebel type person
What indications are given here that God is very upset when His truth is mixed with false teaching or living?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  INTENSE SUFFERING TO THOSE WHO TEACH AND FOLLOW FALSE TEACHING. THE END IS DEATH UNLESS REPENTENCE OCCURS
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  God is true and fair he needs us to teach all his word as it is return pure and true as given by the Bible.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  He will strike her children dead
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  THOSE WHO COMMIT ADULTRY AND DO NOT REPENT OF THEIR WAYS OF LIFE.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Unless they follow His truth He will destroy them.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  he warns of the suffering he will cast onto those who commit adultry
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  when they refuse to repent.
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  they will suffer intensely
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  He tells us we reap what we sow.If we fool around with His word and His teachings, we are ultimately on satan's side and will be punished accordingly. You are either for God or against Him. He has tried to tell us the truth, but if we keep on dabbling in both camps, the end result will be our own destruction.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  He doesn't like Jezebel.
Has there been a time in your life when you felt that God was laying another burden on you?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  YES. I FOUND THAT I HAD TO LEAVE A CERTAIN CONGREGATION BECAYSE GOD WAS SHOWING ME ERROR IN WHAT WAS BEING TAUGHT. I TRIED DESPERATELY TO GET MY VIEW ACROSS AS SHOWN TO ME BY THE HOLY SPIRIT BUT IT WAS FUTILE . THERE IS NEPOTISM IN SOME PARTS OF THE CHURCH.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Many times.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  Sometimes. Two times are very clear: 1- When I was a strict Muslim and affected by the teaching of radicals (I can also explain them if you want...) 2- When I first accepted SDA beliefs and suffered about the Sabbath
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  NOT THAT I CAN REMEMBER RIGHT NOW
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  No. I realize that the only burdens I have carried have been caused by me. God has only lightened my loads by either showing me that I didn't need something in my life or letting me see that what I once thought was a burden was actually a blessing in desguise.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  no
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  yes when there is disobediance
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  no
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Yes, but I believe it is good for God to test us.I don't like to use the word burden under these circumstances.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  yes
Have you had the experience of falling asleep at the wrong time? How did you feel when you woke up?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  YES. DISORIENTED AND FOOLISH
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Lost unresposble.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  Not really
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  YES I HAVE- MORE REFRESHED AND ALSO UPSET WITH MYSELF.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  startled.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  yes. like I missed out on something
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  i missed out
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  you missed something
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  Yes. [silly and embarrassed.]
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  terrible
What doors has God opened and closed for you lately?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  OPENED THE DOOR OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. I ATTEND PRISON CHAPEL AND BRING ONE INMATE TO OUR CHURCH ON SUNDAY.
  SHUT THE DOORS OF ALCOHOLISM AND CIGARETTE SMOKING
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Babtism and activiness to his teachings
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  He has opened the door of Gospel truth for me to see the light. I don't know about any he has shut
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  BY BECOMING A CHRISTIAN AND NOT BEING A SINNER.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  He opened the door to the SDA. He closed the door to a lonely, spiritually dead life.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  he opened the door to true understanding and learning of his word so that I am aware of the false teachings I have followed out of not knowing.
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  the door of a loving family of God.
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  i was rebaptized recently and i am no longer the old sinner i was
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  I was given a new job which helped me financially. Also,God helped me close a chapter of my life that has been very painful in many ways.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  a door to learn his word better.(open) My relatives are acceptable.
How will you feel when those who have opposed you finally acknowledge that you were loved by God?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  SAD. I SOMETIMES FEEL SO HELPLESS WITH TRYING TO SPREAD HIS MESSAGE THAT I FALL INTO DEPRESSION . THERE IS NO JOY IN THINKING YOU ARE RIGHT AND HAVING NO ONE LISTEN. THERE IS NO JOY IN BEING RIGHT IF OTHERS FAIL TO SE GOD'S LIGHT.
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  Good.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  I will be happy if they also accept the truth and have the blessings of God, but I think I can be distressed otherwise...
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  I WILL FEEL VERY PLEASED AND THANKFUL.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  I think that I will be sad for their loss.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  I will feel sad for thier loss and the fact that they wont share in the joy God has to offer us who love him
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  i will feel blessed
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  i will feel blessed
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  I will feel sad for them, but happy that God has been vindicated.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  Wonderful!
Why would God wish that some Christians were cold?
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  FENCE SITTING CAN BE HARMFUL TO OTHERS.AT LEAST BY TAKING A STAND ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THE ONLY INFLUENCE WOULD BE ON LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  They do not spread the word of God.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  In order for them to take their stand. One cannot be two things at the same time. He should choose one way.
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  BECAUSE HE WANTS THEM TO BE FAITHFUL AND TRUE WITNESS OF GODS CREATION.
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  So they wouldn't set a bad example.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  so that he would know for sure just where they are and what what their beliefs are
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  he wants us to be either hot or cold but not lukewarm
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  it is better cold than lukewarm they are not happy with what they have so they are easier to except better .
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  They may be more truthful than some who "appear" to be on fire for God. Also, God does not want us to sit on the fence.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  so He knows where they stand.
Describe a situation in which you tried to help someone who did not recognize or acknowledge their need.
1. Alan, April 3, 2001
  MY SON WHEN HE GOT IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW, WAS UNABLE TO ADMIT GUILT AND KEPT GETTING INTO TROUBLE. IT WAS ONLY BY PERSERVERING THROUGH THE "TRIALS" WITH HIM THAT HE FINALLY GOT THE MESSAGE AND IS NOW WELL ON THE ROAD TO BEING A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF SOCIETY
2. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  It is a diffcult times when you are helping so one who does not undstand that you are helping him.
3. BG, June 15, 2001
  I can tell you interesting stories about my Muslim and agnostic friends, who do not confess that they are sinners... (even I was like that before!)
4. Linda, July 6, 2001
  MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON
5. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  I have tried with 5 different people. Two would'nt hear of it, 1 thought about it and the last 2 I'm approaching with caution so not to run them away from the truth.
6. Denice, November 3, 2001
  my husband who refuses to see how his ways are destructive to him. His belief in getting revenge on those that have hurt him. I continue to try to convince him to change his ways and will continue for as long as it takes.
7. Freda, January 20, 2002
  yes my husband
8. Freda, January 31, 2002
  yes i tried to help my husband realize the need to know the truth
9. Wendy, April 5, 2002
  I told both my sister and my sister-in-law that our children were only on "loan" to us from God. I told them that we should always put God first and they both said that they loved their family more than they loved God. I found that sad, as I was trying to get them to know God better through the gift He has given them with their children.
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  Not a good feeling.
God's emphasis to the seven churches is on deeds, actions, faithfulness and works. How do you relate this to grace and love in your life today?
1. Cathy, January 19, 2001
  God has forgiven me all my sins and I am continually blessed.
2. Roger, February 22, 2001
  BY FAITHFULNESS TO STUDY GOD'S WORD AND PRAY. BY WORKS TO LET OTHERS SEE JESUS IN ME
3. Alan, April 3, 2001
  I WAS SAVED BY GRACE, I FORGIVE OTHERS BY HIS GRACE. I AM GROWING IN LOVE FOR MY FELLOW MAN . I CRY WITH THOSE WHO CRY. I DESIRE SALVATION FOR THE LOST. I PRAY FOR AND HAVE FORGIVEN THE MAN WHO MOLESTED ME WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER ONLY THROUGH FAITH IN GOD AND THE STRENGTH OF HIS GRACE TO ME.
4. Molefe, May 19, 2001
  John 3:16 says for God so lovedthat he gave his son. this signfies grace and love that he had over the wourld.
5. BG, June 15, 2001
  The grace of God makes us active so as to work for him...
6. Linda, July 6, 2001
  THAT WE ARE TO LOVE AND HELP OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED AND KEEP SPREADING THE WORD OF JESUS CHRIST WHO DO NOT KNOW HIM AS LORD AND SAVIOR.
7. Sherril, July 31, 2001
  Because He loves me I recieved grace so that I can now live a live in Him that is represenitive of Jesus Himself. To be faithfull, loving and helpful all to the glory of Jesus.
8. Denice, November 3, 2001
  by Gods grace I am saved and by being faithful to his word my actions, deeds, and works reflect the love I have from and for God
9. Freda, January 20, 2002
  i don't want to be a lukewarm christian
10. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  I think He is critcizes the churches for the same thing that can happen any time any where.
What are some ways you can keep your first love for Jesus alive even after you have been a Christian for a long time?
1. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  By studying His Word.
No matter what you nationality by birth, how can you now be a true "Jew?"
1. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  I think they must be a wonderful people I would like to be like them.
Overcoming is mentioned twelve time in Revelation; there are promises to overcomers in each of the seven churches. What is a Christian expected to overcome?
1. Hellen, June 9, 2002
  all the wrong things. Keeping in God's word and preserving.

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