Topical Studies
What the Bible says about Church at Thyatira
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Christ compliments these people for their works, love, service, faith, and patience. He mentions "works" (ergon, "deeds, doings, labor") twice, probably for emphasis. These five traits are among the most highly prized of New Testament admonitions to Christians. Not only do these people have them, but they have continued to grow in them—even during the confusion, scattering, and apostasy the church is suffering! What a compliment, considering the woeful spiritual downfall and lackadaisical approach of so many.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The Seven Churches (Part Six): ThyatiraRelated Topics: Apostasy | Charitable Deeds | Church at Thyatira | Ergon | Good Deeds | Labor | Lackadaisical Attitudes | Scattering | Scattering of Church | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of | Works
Some in Thyatira apparently do not allow themselves to imbibe of Satan's society to the extent that others have, denying the doctrines of Jezebel. That Christ considers these people part of Thyatira implies that they have compromised somewhat, though not to "the depths of Satan" as have others among them.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The Seven Churches (Part Six): ThyatiraRelated Topics: Church at Thyatira | Compromise | Compromise with World | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of
This verse indicates that some of the Thyatira church will be alive on earth in the end time, just prior to Christ's return.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Revelation 10 and the Laodicean ChurchRelated Topics: Church at Thyatira | Church Eras | Churches of Revelation 2-3 | End-Time Church | Seven Churches of Revelation | Thyatira
There is no sense that they are going to die before He comes. His return is so imminent, He says, "Hold fast till I come." It is as if He is saying, "You only have a little while to hang on."
John W. Ritenbaugh
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four)Related Topics: Church at Thyatira | Church Eras | Church, The | Church, Work of the | End-Time Church | Holding Fast | Jesus Christ's Return | Seven Churches of Revelation | Thyatira | Thyatira, Church of | Work Of God | Work, The
One can hold fast only to what one has previously been given. They had been given something in the past. They had drifted away into a relationship with the world. Idolatry was present in their character. But Christ says, "Hold fast to that which remains"—something that had previously been given—so that they would not drift any further.
John W. Ritenbaugh
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four)
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