[BipolarBob]

Looks like they were there then, but not now.

And so what does that mean to you? All credited commentators recognize the symbolism of characteristics of the Church down through the ages. If you were to take everything in Revelation literally I can see how difficult it would be to make heads or tails out of it.

[PeaceBeWithYou]

It tells us that the warning wasn't written to us, but to the 7 Churches in Asia that they might know and be prepared for what “must soon take place”. And furthermore, that the events warned of did take place and the Kingdom is come and all that remains is the final judgement.

[PhilipFreneau]

>>>All credited commentators recognize the symbolism of characteristics of the Church down through the ages.<<<

I don’t believe Matthew Henry looked at them that way; except that, like all of God’s Word, it is profitable for reproof, instruction, etc. In fact, Henry seemed to believe that the prophecy did not begin until Chapter 4.

>>>If you were to take everything in Revelation literally I can see how difficult it would be to make heads or tails out of it<<<

I definitely agree.

Philip