Revelation 3 Rev.2:1 3:22 Over-comers
Revelation 2:7 ( KJV )
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.
To eat of the tree of life– the mind of Christ—the wisdom of God— It’s all within you, that beautiful Garden, that place within you.
There is one “who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. A people who hear His message, surrender to Him for its in-workings & emerge through all the processing ,,, OVER-COMERS.
Romans 8:37-39 ( KJV )
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Acts 1:8 ( KJV )
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
From this word Power, Greek word :dunamis” from this word English gets “dynamite” (speaks of explosive energy force. We get the word ‘dynamo”. this speaks of controlled energy force
Philippians 4:12-13 ( KJV )
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
greek word for “strengthened” to make powerful in-wardly.
Colossians 1:27 ( KJV )
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
footnote—“Through Him who puts a dynamo in me” He in us, is the dynamo. He is the original over-comer, the trailblazer.
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Hebrews 2:10 ( KJV )
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Colossians 2:15 ( KJV )
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
“In_It” In the Greek text reads “In Himself” The victory was first wrought in Him.
Revelation 3:21-22 ( KJV )
21. “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
- “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ‘ ”
1 Corinthians 15:1-2 ( KJV )
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
Where does He reign, In Us. By His spirit He comes to reign in us, until everything within us, is subject to Him. This is the overcoming. We are first overcome by Christ before we become over-comers with Christ..
John 16:33 ( KJV )
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
John 17:15 ( KJV )
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
He did not pray for our escape, His purpose is to have over-comers.
Hebrews 4:15 ( KJV )
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
He is now able to empower us likewise face all testings and not miss the mark.
Now He reveals how we are to ever-come evil with good.
Psalms 92:1 ( KJV )
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, most High:
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106:1 ( KJV )
Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Interesting to note that in the scriptures apart from God Himself, who we know is good. There is only one realm which is spoken of as good. Praise, giving thanks is in the realm of good.
This is the positive realm just opposite from the negative of complaining, grumbling etc. The situation may be black, dark, a severe trial, but, one begins to Praise and thank the Lord, assured that since he allowed it, He will use it. And make it work for good.
Ephesians 5:20 ( KJV )
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:21 ( KJV )
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Much over-coming is wrought by learning to give thanks in and for all things. Worship Him instead of rebelling.
Two Greek words for evil
- Kakon- speaking in the abstract sense
- Paneros- refining evil in the concrete sense
In general we all have had evil in our nature.
Ephesians 2:2-3 ( KJV )
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
The cure for this is to be born again & receive Christ nature. As Christ is in us there is an overcoming of all evil around us. The concrete evils which we face differ according to our various circumstances, these are meted out to us to overcome them by yielding to the in-workings of the cross And outwardly we face the expressions of evil from other men, cruelties, back-stabbing etc. They may do us wrong yet though Christ we can forgive.
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1 John 2:13 ( KJV )
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
1 John 2:13-14 ( KJV )
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
The inflow of the word of God not in our heads as knowledge. But dwelling in us to overcome the wickedness that may surround us.
1 John 4:4 ( KJV )
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Revelation 2:7 ( KJV )
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.
There are rewards, blessings, privileges, promises which are linked to a definite state of being.
Overcoming is a popular word, because it speaks of testings, trials arranged for our coming over them.
Proverbs 3:13-18 ( KJV )
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
WISDOM “Knowing the proper right end of a thing & also knowing the means to get to that end. The wise will eat of the tree of life, for they know that the end is secure in Him. They
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will not try to escape the way of the cross, but, accept it as part of the means to an end in their overcoming they find Christ to be the way, the truth and the life.
John 14:16-17 ( KJV )
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 17:3 ( KJV )
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Proverbs 8:12-13 ( KJV )
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
This is an attitude not just something we learn. A behavior that governs our action. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. To hate evil is to righteousness. No wonder this is a part of the tree of life, promised the over-comers. Fearing God is not a superstitious fear that is born out of ignorance, such as taught in the doctrines of a boogie-man devil. Nor is it a servile fear which holds one in terror of punishment. All God’s actions are wrought out of His nature of Love, purposed for our good to bring us into His life. This is real”fear of the Lord” is in awe and respect. Reverence of God. We are compelled to seek Him that He might fill us with Himself.
James 3:16-18 ( KJV )
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
No wonder this wisdom which is pure is a tree of life which over-comers need to lay hold of
Wages of sin is death
Where there is no sin
There is no death
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Are you being resurrected from your death? No wonder this wisdom which is pure is a tree of life which over-comers need to lay hold of and be filled with.
Peaceable- no warfare, no contention, no argument for truth needs no defense It just is.
Follow thru with all the seven-fold characteristics of wisdom. Wisdom is not only an attitude and right condition. It is a person, our Lord Jesus Christ, first among many brethren.
1 Corinthians 1:30 ( KJV )
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Proverbs 11:30 ( KJV )
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Proverbs 10:16 ( KJV )
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
Fruit, the result of one’s life force. Can either tend toward life or towards death.
Fruit is produced according to the inherent quality and life within. Christ is that indwelling life and all that is brought forward is the expansion of that life and further revelation of that indwelling life.
Proverbs 13:12 ( KJV )
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Desire signifies you feel a lack. When all our desires are directed God-ward to be filled by and with Him surely this is a fulfillment of the tree of life.
Proverbs 15:4 ( KJV )
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
When all that flows from your tongue is wholesome, this is the evidence we are truly over-coming.
James 3:2 ( KJV )
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
The word perfect means complete . To be complete in Him.
Revelation 2:11 ( KJV )
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.
Death process is a transition, when Adam turned from God to follow his will, he died out to righteousness and entered into death.
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Romans 8:5-9 ( KJV )
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
This offense of the 1st. Adam brought all men under the sentence of death for sin. Our minds to be freed from minding the things of the flesh, to mind the things of the spirit. The act of disobedience of Adam brought forth death. This one act of disobedience by the last Adam also brought death for everyman.
Thus by our identification with Christ “being made conformable unto His death. We no longer are under the first Adam, But, Christ took that death that we were & now we are resurrecting to life.
Now, it is dying out to self will and coming forth in His life.
1 Corinthians 3:14-15 ( KJV )
If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Revelation 2:17 ( KJV )
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.
The hidden manna is Christ.
Colossians 2:2-3 ( KJV )
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
This is partaking of the tree of Life
John 6:51 ( KJV )
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he
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shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
1 Corinthians 2:7-8 ( KJV )
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
This is not to be received for the lust of the flesh. Yet it’s revealed to them whom He apprehends for over-coming who become one in Him.
1.And will give him a white stone. White speaks of acquittal. In their judicial process, coming to a decision. If the individual was given a black stone it meant condemnation and sometimes a Greek word was written on it. “theto” impying death. If it was a white stone he was judged not guilty.
To be handed a white stone the over-comer has instant confirmation he was fully justified, acquitted of sin.
Romans 5:1 ( KJV )
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Justified “not just as if I’d never sinned.” Greek word means Not Guilty, never been guilty.
Romans 3:21-22 ( KJV )
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
So now we can be given a white stone, because there is one life that never did sin. He knew no sin and comes to dwell within us. To be our new life. No more I, but Christ lives in me. Just as He is the hidden manna. He is also sin- less-ness of the white stone. WOW! All of this is more of the revelation of Jesus Christ.
2.White stone was given to the winner of a race or contest.
1 Corinthians 9:24 ( KJV )
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
We need press forth to the high calling in Christ Jesus.
White stones was given to the victors in the Olympic games, with the names or initials
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engraved.
The name speaks of nature, or character and again it is the revelation of Him in us.
3, The white stone was used in the casting of lots in electiond.
Black stone—nay White stone—yea
John 15:15-16 ( KJV )
Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Ephesians 1:4 ( KJV )
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
4.The white stone was sometimes handed to a guest, a token of hospitality, a right to all that is in the masters house.
John 14:1-2 ( KJV )
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
We are aware that this is a figurative language, but when He hands us that white stone it is a word of welcome your place is ready. You are joyfully received to share all the blessings of the Father’s house.
- White stones are used for allotting of an inheritance. All these points blend together
Revelation 21:7 ( KJV )
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
What tremendous love is revealed to us in receiving of a white stone.
Revelation 2:26-29 ( KJV )
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: Satisfied they go no more out.And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
And I will give him the morning star.
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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
How beautiful the revelation unfolds. An intimate relationship with our Lord. One in Him, He can now share His power with us literally. Authority to rule over the nations, this privilege comes after we have learned to fully yield ourselves to His authority.
Thus we become a manifestation of His will & purpose in action, an extension of His life in the earth.
Rule Greek word “to Shepard”
Tenderness of a Shepard, guiding in love, correcting when necessary, yet always the welfare of those in his care and concern
Colossians 1:28 ( KJV )
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
I will give him the morning star, morning star means first, early,
messenger announces the new day is coming.
Habakkuk 2:14 ( KJV )
For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Light bearers, what a glorious message not of gloom & doom and despair. But the victory of Christ.
John 1:8-9 ( KJV )
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
God has clothed them.
Isaiah 61:10 ( KJV )
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
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2 Corinthians 5:21 ( KJV )
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
The possession of the righteous one.
1 Peter 1:16 ( KJV )
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Holiness is not by works. It is inherent in His nature of which we are partakers. Holy means to be made Whole, complete process of a new birth. Spirit, Soul and body. Show Christ life.
Revelation 3:12 ( KJV )
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
speaks of union to him that abides
Satisfied they go no more out
2 Corinthians 6:16 ( KJV )
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Philippians 2:8-11 ( KJV )
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
To find our identity in His identity and to bear His name. His nature (name) our nature (name).
Revelation 3:21 ( KJV ) To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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Psalms 97:2 ( KJV )
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Righteousness and process whereby all is brought into that state of righteousness. It is a shared throne.
Father , Son and all who are made perfect in one in Him.
John 17:23 ( KJV )
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
John 5:22-23 ( KJV )
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
Son shares this throne with His corporate brethren
Psalms 149:6-9 ( KJV )
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 89:14 ( KJV )
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Luke 6:36 ( KJV )
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
No one dare call themselves genuine over-comers until they learn to be merciful to overcome evil with good.
To the over-comer is given “to eat of the tree of life” they suffer no loss. All things work for the good to those that love the Lord Jesus Christ. They eat of the hidden manna, the living bread that satisfies, enriched with all the blessings symbolized by the white stone. Given authority & privileged to Shepard the nations. “In thee shall all nations be blessed.” Clothed with His righteousness, identified in His name identity and blessed to share His throne. To share His throne, does not rob Him of Glory, but, only expands it more and thus He is exalted