Revelation 3

Where it is preached

1. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   The necessity of mortification: the duty of the best believers cites Rev. iii. 2

   … v. 17; 2 Pet. i. 4, 5; Rom. vii. 23 — The fearful issue of the neglect of mortification, Rev. iii. 2; Heb. iii. 13 — The first general principle of the whole discourse hence confirmed — Want…

2. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   The usefulness of mortification to the vigour of our spiritual lives cites Rev. iii. 2

   …abide in a heart where there is some neglect of mortification; but they are ready to die, Rev. iii. 2, they are withering and decaying. The heart is like the sluggard’s field, — so overgrown …

3. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

   Part I. Concerning the nature of the affections and their importance in religion cites Rev. 3:15

   …ood works." And this is spoken of, as the great thing wanting in the lukewarm Laodiceans, Rev. 3:15, 16, 19. I have mentioned but a few texts, out of an innumerable multitude, all over the …

4. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   Get a clear sense of the guilt, danger and evil of the sin cites Rev. iii. 15

   …ling with his decaying children, goes to the root with them, lays aside their profession: Rev. iii. 15, “I know thee;” — “Thou art quite another thing than thou professest; and this makes thee…

5. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

   When the heart is disquieted by sin, speak no peace to it until God speak it cites Rev. iii. 14

   …hen she ought not, he takes to himself that title, “I am the Amen, the faithful Witness,” Rev. iii. 14. He bears testimony concerning our condition as it is indeed. We may possibly mistake, an…

6. A Short and Easy Method of Prayer · Jeanne Guyon

   All Are Commanded to Pray cites Rev. iii. 18

   …n prayer. “I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich” (Rev. iii. 18). It is easily to be obtained, far more easily than you could ever imagine. Come, all ye …

7. Till He Come · Charles H. Spurgeon

   Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh cites Rev iii. 19

   … does not shun to reprove. His own words are, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.” (Rev iii. 19.) He abhors sin in her as much as in the ungodly world, nay even more, for He sees in her…

8. Godliness · Catherine Booth

   Love and Rebuke cites Revelation 3:19

   … divine example: “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.” Revelation 3:19 When necessary for a person's good, God reproves and disciplines. He does not willingly a…

9. The Life and Diary of David Brainerd · David Brainerd

   Being part 1st of his public journal of the Rise and Progress of a remarkable work of grace among the Indians in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, kept by order of the Society in Scotland for propagating Christian knowledge.—Commencement of his labors at Crossweeksung.—Renewal of labor at the Forks of De cites Rev. 3:20

   …my spirits, that I could scarcely go on with my work. “In the afternoon I discoursed from Rev. 3:20; at which time fifteen Indians made a public profession of their faith. After the crowd o…

10. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    The Mystery of Iniquity cites Rev. 3:8

    …se indeed, the Church of Philadelphia, had “kept his word, and had not denied his name;” (Rev. 3:8; ) the Church of Smyrna was likewise in a flourishing state: But all the rest were corrup…

11. The Life and Diary of David Brainerd · David Brainerd

    Being part 2d of his public journal of the Continuance and Progress of a remarkable work of grace among the Indians in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania kept by order of the Society in Scotland for propagating Christian knowledge.—Renewal of labor at Crossweeksung—outpouring of the spirit—remarkable case— cites Rev. 3:20

    …e which he has wrought in him. Lord’s day, May 18.—“Discoursed both parts of the day from Rev. 3:20, ‘Behold I stand at the door and knock.’ There appeared some affectionate melting toward …

12. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    On Sin in Believers cites Rev. 3:2

    … are ready to die.” The good which remained was ready to die; but was not actually dead. (Rev. 3:2) So there was still a spark of faith even in him; which he is accordingly commanded to ho…

13. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    To the Reader cites Rev. 3:4

    …Sagacity: Talk! the people talk strangely about him: some say that he now walks in white, Rev. 3:4; that he has a chain of gold about his neck; that he has a crown of gold, beset with pear…

14. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Nothing can be certainly concluded concerning the nature of religious affections, that any are the subjects of, from this, that the outward manifestations of them, and the relation persons give of them, are very affecting and pleasing to the truly godly, and such as greatly gain their charity, cites Rev. 3:1

    … Shepard's Parab. Part 1. p. 118, 119. "The saints may approve thee and God condemn thee. Rev. 3:1, "Thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." Men may say, There is a true Nathanae…

15. Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards · Jonathan Edwards

    The Many Mansions cites Rev. iii. 12

    …ether nearer or further from the throne, will hold ’em to all eternity. This is promised, Rev. iii. 12: “Him that overcometh I will make him a pillar in the temple [of my God, and he shall go …

16. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    III. Those affections that are truly holy, are primarily founded on the loveliness of the moral excellency of divine things cites Rev. 3:7

    …od, Acts 3:14, and God's holy child, Acts 4:27, and he that is holy, and he that is true, Rev. 3:7. All the spiritual beauty of his human nature, consisting in his meekness, lowliness, pat…

17. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Effectual calling cites Rev. iii. 7

    … with a key in his hand, it will open: so when God, who has the key of David in His hand (Rev. iii. 7) comes, He opens the heart, though it be ever so fast locked against Him. 4. The method G…

18. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Devil cites Rev. 3:9

    …of God's Word, he also has his synagogues and ministers among men to do his work. Turn to Rev. 3:9: "Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of them that say they are Jews, and are not, …

19. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites Rev. 3:12

    …o shall go no more out," or never be ejected as intruders; as it is with all true saints: Rev. 3:12, "Him that overcometh, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no m…

20. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    The best things work for good to the godly cites Rev. iii. 12

    … good. See here the honour and dignity of a believer. He has God’s name written upon him (Rev. iii. 12), the Holy Ghost dwelling in him (2 Tim. i. 14), and a guard of angels attending him. 6. …

21. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Things That Cannot Be Shaken cites Revelation 3:12

    …conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it" (Revelation 3:12). To be as immovable as a pillar in the house of our God is an end for which one would gl…

22. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Conformed to the Image of Christ cites Revelation 3:12

    …God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name" (Revelation 3:12). Since name always means character in the Bible, this message can only mean that at last…

23. The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life · Hannah Whitall Smith

    How to Reign in the Interior Life cites Revelation 3:21

    … with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne . ”( Revelation 3:21 ) “He always reigns who sides with God,” says an old writer. And again, “He who perfectly…

24. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Sixth Stage cites Rev. 3:11

    …nd takes it from them: “hold fast, therefore, that you have; let no man take your crown.” Rev. 3:11. You are not yet out of the gunshot of the devil; “you have not resisted unto blood, stri…

25. The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Month of July cites Rev. 3:5

    … July 24 PERFECT PURITY "He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment." Rev. 3:5 Warrior of the cross, fight on! Never rest till thy victory is complete, for thine eterna…

26. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.5 The Fifth Commandment cites Rev 3: 21

    …rth, you shall be taken up to reign in heaven, and shall sit with Christ upon his throne. Rev 3: 21. Having shown how servants are to honour their masters, I shall next show how masters are…

27. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Ninth Stage cites Rev. 3:19

    …m, he said, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous, therefore, and repent.” Rev. 3:19. This done, he bids them to go on their way, and take good heed to the other directions o…

28. The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Month of October cites Rev. 3:8

    …. 10 OPEN DOOR OF COMMUNION "I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it" Rev. 3:8 Saints who remain faithful to the truth of God have an open door before them. My soul, th…

29. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.5 The Lord's Supper cites Rev 3: 2

    …s are weak. Grace is like a lamp, which if it be not often fed with oil is apt to go out. Rev 3: 2. How then do they sin against God who come but very seldom to this ordinance! Can they th…

30. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    April cites Revelation 3:14

    …t; but when he speaks, it is because he means to do as he has said. April 19 “The Amen.” (Revelation 3:14) The word Amen solemnly confirms that which went before; and Jesus is the great Confirmer…

31. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    June cites Revelation 3:19

    …rivilege, are willing to take the responsibility connected with it. June 7 “Be zealous.” (Revelation 3:19) If you would see souls converted, if you would hear the cry that “the kingdoms of this w…

32. Morning by Morning · Charles H. Spurgeon

    December cites Revelation 3:4

    … not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.” (Revelation 3:4) We may understand this to refer to justification. “They shall walk in white;” that is, t…

33. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour · Dwight L. Moody

    February cites Rev. iii. 19

    … they alone are immortal!—Theodore Cuyler. February 11 As many as I love I . . . chasten. Rev. iii. 19. I once saw a dark shadow resting on the bare side of a hill. Seeking its cause I saw a l…

34. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    January cites Rev 3:20

    …oice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.”-- Rev 3:20. DO NOT forget the majesty and glory of Him who asks for admission! In the following vers…

35. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    July cites Rev 3:20

    …d Saviour.” Lift up your heads, O gates of Mansoul, and the King of Glory shall come in! (Rev 3:20). PRAYER In all things attune our hearts to the holiness and harmony of Thy Kingdom. Hast…

36. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    September cites Rev 3:20

    …e, who inhabits Eternity, yet He will plead for admission to sup with us and we with Him (Rev 3:20). But He often comes disguised as a wayfaring man, hungry and athirst. Let us “run to mee…

37. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    December cites Rev 3:20

    …e do whatsoever I command you.” Thus you will find His presence the delight of your life (Rev 3:20). PRAYER We thank Thee, O God, that Thou hast been about our path, considering all our wa…

38. Godliness · Catherine Booth

    How to Work for God with Success cites Revelation 3:15-16

    …, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth." — Revelation 3:15-16 Oh! what will that be? Talk about shame! Think of that! Shame! Some of you feel it going …

39. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    March cites Rev 3:15-16

    … apathetic in the midst of this wonderful universe which is electric with living energy! (Rev 3:15-16.) PRAYER O Christ, who baptizest with fire, kindle in our hearts the flame of Thy love, t…

40. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    April cites Rev 3:7-8

    …d that they are all locked, in order that we may enter the one that He has opened for us (Rev 3:7-8). Sometimes in following the Spirit's guidance we seem to come to a blank wall. The littl…

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