Revelation 3:21
Verse
Context
To the Church in Laodicea
20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
To sit with me in my throne - In every case it is to him that overcometh, to the conqueror, that the final promise is made. He that conquers not is not crowned, therefore every promise is here made to him that is faithful unto death. Here is a most remarkable expression: Jesus has conquered, and is set down with the Father upon the Father's throne; he who conquers through Christ sits down with Christ upon his throne: but Christ's throne and the throne of the Father is the same; and it is on this same throne that those who are faithful unto death are finally to sit! How astonishing is this state of exaltation! The dignity and grandeur of it who can conceive? This is the worst of the seven Churches, and yet the most eminent of all the promises are made to it, showing that the worst may repent, finally conquer, and attain even to the highest state of glory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sit with me in my throne-- (Rev 2:26-27; Rev 20:6; Mat 19:28; Mat 20:23; Joh 17:22, Joh 17:24; Ti2 2:12). The same whom Christ had just before threatened to spue out of His mouth, is now offered a seat with Him on His throne! "The highest place is within reach of the lowest; the faintest spark of grace may be fanned into the mightiest flame of love" [TRENCH]. even as I also--Two thrones are here mentioned: (1) His Father's, upon which He now sits, and has sat since His ascension, after His victory over death, sin, the world; upon this none can sit save God, and the God-man Christ Jesus, for it is the incommunicable prerogative of God alone; (2) the throne which shall be peculiarly His as the once humbled and then glorified Son of man, to be set up over the whole earth (heretofore usurped by Satan) at His coming again; in this the victorious saints shall share (Co1 6:2). The transfigured elect Church shall with Christ judge and reign over the nations in the flesh, and Israel the foremost of them; ministering blessings to them as angels were the Lord's mediators of blessing and administrators of His government in setting up His throne in Israel at Sinai. This privilege of our high calling belongs exclusively to the present time while Satan reigns, when alone there is scope for conflict and for victory (Ti2 2:11-12). When Satan shall be bound (Rev 20:4), there shall be no longer scope for it, for all on earth shall know the Lord from the least to the greatest. This, the grandest and crowning promise, is placed at the end of all the seven addresses, to gather all in one. It also forms the link to the next part of the book, where the Lamb is introduced seated on His Father's throne (Rev 4:2-3; Rev 5:5-6). The Eastern throne is broad, admitting others besides him who, as chief, occupies the center. TRENCH notices; The order of the promises in the seven epistles corresponds to that of the unfolding of the kingdom of God its first beginnings on earth to its consummation in heaven. To the faithful at Ephesus: (1) The tree of life in the Paradise of God is promised (Rev 2:7), answering to Gen 2:9. (2) Sin entered the world and death by sin; but to the faithful at Smyrna it is promised, they shall not be hurt by the second death (Rev 2:11). (3) The promise of the hidden manna (Rev 2:17) to Pergamos brings us to the Mosaic period, the Church in the wilderness. (4) That to Thyatira, namely, triumph over the nations (Rev 2:26-27), forms the consummation of the kingdom in prophetic type, the period of David and Solomon characterized by this power of the nations. Here there is a division, the seven falling into two groups, four and three, as often, for example, the Lord's Prayer, three and four. The scenery of the last three passes from earth to heaven, the Church contemplated as triumphant, with its steps from glory to glory. (5) Christ promises to the believer of Sardis not to blot his name out of the book of life but to confess him before His Father and the angels at the judgment-day, and clothe him with a glorified body of dazzling whiteness (Rev 3:4-5). (6) To the faithful at Philadelphia Christ promises they shall be citizens of the new Jerusalem, fixed as immovable pillars there, where city and temple are one (Rev 3:12); here not only individual salvation is promised to the believer, as in the case of Sardis, but also privileges in the blessed communion of the Church triumphant. (7) Lastly, to the faithful of Laodicea is given the crowning promise, not only the two former blessings, but a seat with Christ on His throne, even as He has sat with His Father on His Father's throne (Rev 3:21). Next: Revelation Chapter 4
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:21 The reward for victorious and obedient faith is to sit with Christ on his throne. Christians do not become divine, but they share in Christ’s victorious reign (20:4, 6; 22:5; Col 3:1-4; 2 Tim 2:12).
Revelation 3:21
To the Church in Laodicea
20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
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Once Saved, Always Saved 2
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What Is My Authority
By Richard Wurmbrand3.1K58:04PSA 23:4MAT 6:33JHN 3:16ROM 6:182PE 1:41JN 1:9REV 3:21In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching in communist countries and the persecution he faced. He emphasizes the importance of not hating the communists but instead loving them. The speaker talks about the hardships endured by Christians in communist countries, including torture and hunger. He also highlights the power of faith and the ability to find peace and serenity even in the midst of suffering. The sermon references the Bible, particularly Psalm 23, to encourage listeners to trust in God and not fear, even in the face of death.
Revelation of Jesus Christ - Part 7 of 10
By T. Austin-Sparks2.4K48:18Jesus ChristGEN 1:1PHP 3:131TI 6:13REV 3:12REV 3:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a single-minded focus on God and His calling. He urges the listeners not to settle for less than what God intended for them when He saved them. The preacher warns against compromising or being careless in their pursuit of God's full thought for their lives. He encourages the listeners to be zealous and on fire for God, not lukewarm like the stream that runs alongside Laodicea. The sermon is centered around the idea that the prize of the on-high calling of God in Christ Jesus should be the ultimate goal and motivation for every believer.
The Last Man Standing
By Carter Conlon2.3K43:32LongingMAT 6:6MAT 6:18JHN 10:72PE 1:10REV 3:7REV 3:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to seek fulfillment beyond religion and mediocre religious practices. He encourages listeners to come to Jesus and find true satisfaction and living water for their souls. The preacher also highlights the importance of making one's calling and election sure, urging believers to diligently pursue a close relationship with God. He warns of the dangers of society's obsession with negative influences and emphasizes the need for believers to separate themselves from such influences. The preacher concludes by proclaiming Jesus as the door to abundant life, offering salvation, sustenance, healing, hope, and stability to all who enter through Him.
Coming to the Throne of Grace
By Bob Jennings2.0K46:58PSA 51:17PSA 145:18PRO 3:5ISA 55:6HEB 4:12HEB 4:14JAS 1:5JAS 4:8REV 3:21This sermon emphasizes the importance of coming to the throne of God, highlighting the need for wisdom that surpasses material wealth and the significance of dealing with eternal matters and the condition of our souls. The passage from Hebrews 4:12-16 is explored, focusing on the living and active Word of God, the great high priesthood of Jesus, and the invitation to boldly approach the throne of grace for mercy and help in times of need.
(Through the Bible) Revelation 4-6
By Chuck Smith1.9K45:25Through The BibleMAT 6:33ROM 3:23REV 1:19REV 3:21REV 4:2REV 4:5REV 5:3In this sermon on Revelation chapter 4, the speaker begins by explaining the significance of the phrase "after these things" which marks the start of the third section of the book. The scene described is one of awe, with God sitting on the throne and being worshiped by cherubim and twenty-four elders. A scroll is introduced, and a strong angel asks who is worthy to open it, but no man is found worthy. This realization brings John to tears, as the scroll represents the title deed to the earth and the possibility of redemption. However, an elder reassures John that the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, is worthy to open the scroll and loose its seals.
God's Grace Makes Us Overcomers
By Zac Poonen1.8K58:55OvercomersGEN 8:22MAT 6:33JHN 10:27JHN 10:29HEB 4:162PE 1:3REV 3:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and warns against the devil's tactics of devouring people through pride. He explains that living under grace, where we rely on God's strength rather than our own efforts, is the key to overcoming sin. The preacher uses an illustration of a fan being turned by hand to illustrate the limitations of human strength and the need for God's empowerment. He also highlights the importance of seeking God's mercy and being merciful to others, as well as the purpose of trials and difficult circumstances in refining and shaping us. The sermon references various Bible verses, including Romans 6:14 and Hebrews 4:16, to support these teachings.
(Revelation) Revelation 14:13-16:18
By Zac Poonen1.6K1:00:43MAT 19:6JHN 14:151JN 2:181JN 5:3REV 3:21REV 14:1REV 14:12In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of both faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the commandments as essential marks of a New Testament saint. He emphasizes that these two aspects should not be separated, as God has joined them together. The preacher also mentions the concept of overcomers, who are those who have wholeheartedly followed the Lord and overcome the spirit of the Antichrist throughout church history. Finally, the sermon highlights the need for the perseverance of the saints, as mentioned in Revelation 14:12.
New Covenant - Overcoming Temptation - Part 2
By Zac Poonen1.3K09:12GEN 4:7PSA 103:2ROM 6:14GAL 6:7HEB 4:15REV 3:21This sermon emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping in the spiritual realm, highlighting the importance of planting seeds of truth in our hearts to produce a harvest of righteousness. It discusses the blindness caused by the devil, both in unbelievers and believers, regarding the seriousness of sin and the possibility of overcoming it through Christ. The message challenges listeners to take responsibility for their actions, avoid blaming external factors, and embrace the truth that victory over sin is attainable through faith and personal accountability.
We Can Overcome as Jesus Did (Tamil)
By Zac Poonen1.2K1:01:14JHN 1:16HEB 2:9HEB 4:161PE 5:51JN 2:61JN 4:17REV 3:21This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance by highlighting Adam's wrong choices that led to sin and how most humans, including Christians, make similar mistakes. It stresses the need to repent by turning away from valuing created things over God, believing lies over God's truth, and seeking to please people more than God. The message encourages steadfastness in faith and the continuous act of repentance to avoid backsliding. It also delves into the significance of Jesus overcoming all temptations and sin, offering believers the opportunity to receive grace upon grace to walk as Jesus did on earth.
Is the Bride of Christ Ready?
By Don Courville1.0K57:19Bride Of ChristMAT 6:33REV 2:14REV 3:21REV 19:7REV 19:9In the video, the preacher highlights the disturbing trend of false teachings and exploitation of vulnerable people in Africa. He describes how impoverished individuals in Africa are giving all their money to a preacher who owns multiple luxury cars, while they struggle to feed their own children. The preacher emphasizes that these false teachings lead to damnation and warns against being lukewarm in one's faith. He also references the biblical passage of Revelation 3:14-22, where Jesus rebukes the lukewarm church and urges them to repent and seek true riches from Him. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the importance of the last day's church, the bride of Christ, being prepared for His return.
Living in Union With Christ in Dangerous Times - Part 1
By Josef Tson90154:38MAT 10:16JHN 12:32ROM 6:6ROM 13:14EPH 2:10COL 3:3HEB 2:14REV 3:21This sermon delves into the theology of martyrdom, emphasizing the author's journey of researching and writing on suffering, martyrdom, and rewards in heaven. It explores the challenges faced in dangerous times, the importance of having a clear worldview in Christ, and the revelation of being liberated from the fear of death through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon highlights the concepts of sovereignty of God, living as lambs among wolves, and the aggression of love in spiritual warfare.
The Spirit Produces Fervent Devotion to Christ
By Zac Poonen7061:13:15ISA 42:8ROM 8:11COL 2:15HEB 2:14HEB 5:7JAS 4:71JN 4:17JUD 1:21REV 3:21This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and experiencing His love. It highlights the need to grow in the knowledge of God's love, encouraging a deep revelation of His love for each individual. The speaker reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, the power of His love to transform lives, and the significance of maintaining fellowship with the Father. The sermon also addresses the defeat of Satan through Christ's victory on the cross and the necessity of living a life filled with the Holy Spirit to overcome spiritual battles and walk in authority over the enemy.
Choose Jesus’ Way
By Basilea Schlink66604:35Radio ShowMAT 16:24MRK 14:50JHN 11:6ROM 8:182CO 12:91PE 2:23REV 3:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when Jesus appears to be powerless and does not immediately come to our aid, it is because he has a special purpose. He urges believers to maintain their trust and faithfulness in Jesus, even when they do not understand his actions. The delay in his help is necessary for him to accomplish something greater for us. The preacher encourages followers of Jesus to expect something extraordinary in difficult situations, as strength arises from weakness and victory from apparent loss. Jesus is seeking disciples who are willing to endure suffering and trust that he will bring victory out of defeat.
To Fight Against Sin
By Basilea Schlink54604:35Radio ShowMAT 6:332CO 7:10EPH 6:12HEB 12:4JAS 4:71JN 1:9REV 3:21In this sermon, Basilis Shlink emphasizes the importance of recognizing and repenting for our sins. He encourages listeners to pray for the Spirit of Repentance and to accept the conviction of their sins through the guidance of others. Shlink emphasizes that true repentance goes beyond acknowledging one's sins, but also understanding the pain and suffering they have caused to Jesus, as well as to our families and neighbors. He urges believers to fight against their sinful nature, even to the point of shedding blood, in order to shine forth the love of Jesus and become overcomers.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven
By Zac Poonen50049:07PSA 139:13MAT 24:4JHN 16:33REV 3:21REV 21:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of valuing and reading the Word of God, highlighting the significance of being born again and having a hunger for God's Word. It discusses the signs of the last days, focusing on the deception by false prophets and the need to endure in love for Jesus Christ. The message stresses the proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom, which includes righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, and the call to overcome sin and live a life filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Leadership and Ministry Training #3
By Stephen Kaung25256:58REV 2:7REV 3:21REV 12:5REV 14:1REV 14:4REV 15:2REV 19:7REV 21:2REV 22:14This sermon from Revelation chapter 14 emphasizes the call to overcome, highlighting the importance of being overcomers in Christ. It discusses the vision of the Lamb and the 144,000, the significance of following the Lamb wherever He goes, and the need for believers to be prepared for Christ's imminent return. The message stresses the urgency of surrendering to God, allowing the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, and being clothed with Christ's righteousness and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit to be prepared as the bride of the Lamb for eternity.
God Loves Us With All of His Heart
By Mike Bickle5048:22God's LoveIdentity in ChristAbiding LovePSA 8:4HAB 2:14LUK 15:10JHN 15:9JHN 17:23EPH 2:6EPH 3:181JN 3:11JN 4:19REV 3:21Mike Bickle emphasizes that God loves us with all of His heart, illustrating that the love shared within the Trinity is the foundation of our understanding of divine love. He highlights that Jesus invites us to abide in this love, which is as intense as the love the Father has for the Son. Bickle encourages believers to study and experience this love deeply, as it is the source of our worth and joy, and to recognize that our love for God is a response to His love for us. He reminds us that God's love is unwavering and fully expressed, regardless of our spiritual maturity. Ultimately, the sermon calls us to embrace our identity as beloved children of God, cherished and invited into a profound relationship with Him.
The Blueprint Prophecy and the Black Horse
By Mike Bickle2755:04ProphecySpiritual WarfareISA 40:31MAT 5:14ROM 12:11CO 12:4EPH 6:12PHP 3:142TI 4:7HEB 10:23JAS 1:12REV 3:21Mike Bickle discusses the 'Blueprint Prophecy' received from Bob Jones, emphasizing the vision of a young adult movement that transcends traditional church structures. He recounts the significance of a prophecy that foretold the establishment of a 24-hour house of prayer and the rise of a community connected by shared values and vision. Bickle reflects on the challenges and spiritual warfare represented by the black horse, symbolizing demonic opposition, and the assurance of divine intervention through Michael the archangel. The sermon highlights the importance of perseverance in faith amidst trials and the call to engage in justice and prayer as part of the movement's mission.
Reigning on Earth in the Age to Come
By Mike Bickle241:21:12Reigning with ChristEternal RewardsISA 9:7MAT 19:28LUK 19:17ROM 8:181CO 6:32CO 4:17EPH 1:10REV 3:21REV 5:10REV 20:4Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound truth that God desires to elevate weak and broken people to reign with Him on earth in the age to come. He highlights the biblical theme of eternal rewards, particularly the significance of reigning with Jesus, which is often overlooked by believers. Bickle encourages the congregation to understand the implications of their obedience in this life, as it directly correlates to their roles in the millennial kingdom. He stresses the importance of overcoming spiritual passivity and immorality to receive the promised rewards and positions of authority in the age to come. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper commitment to loving and serving God now, as it prepares us for our eternal assignments.
The Humility of God
By Mike Bickle2346:04Humility of GodRelationship With ChristEXO 34:6PSA 45:4ISA 53:2MAT 11:29MAT 20:28LUK 12:37JHN 13:5PHP 2:6HEB 1:3REV 3:21Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound humility of God, particularly as expressed through Jesus Christ. He highlights that God's humility is unique to Christianity, contrasting it with other religions that focus solely on divine power. Bickle explains that Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet exemplifies His core identity of love and humility, which invites believers into a deeper relationship with Him. The sermon encourages understanding God's humility as a means to foster admiration, gratitude, and confidence in our relationship with Him. Ultimately, Bickle asserts that true transformation comes not from power alone, but from a voluntary embrace of humility.
How to Increase Our Effectiveness in Prayer
By Mike Bickle221:00:10Power Of PrayerIntercessionISA 30:18EZK 22:30JOL 2:12MAT 17:21MRK 4:24ACT 20:32EPH 5:18HEB 4:12JAS 4:2REV 3:21Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of intercession in prayer, explaining that God desires partnership with His people to effect change in both the spiritual and natural realms. He highlights that while God has established many aspects of His eternal plan, He has also given humanity a dynamic role in determining the quality of life through prayer. Bickle encourages believers to understand that their prayers, even if they feel weak or ineffective, hold immense power and can avert disasters and bring blessings. He stresses the importance of persistence in prayer and the necessity of aligning one's heart with God's word to experience the fullness of His blessings. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a deeper revelation of intercession within the body of Christ to fully engage in God's governmental authority.
The Seven Longings of the Human Heart
By Mike Bickle161:02:39Intimacy With GodLongings of the HeartPSA 27:4ISA 33:17MAT 10:42MAT 20:26JHN 17:26ROM 5:5EPH 5:27COL 3:4HEB 6:10REV 3:21Mike Bickle discusses 'The Seven Longings of the Human Heart,' emphasizing that these longings are divinely designed cravings within us that reflect God's personality. He explains that while these longings can lead us to seek fulfillment in unhealthy ways, they ultimately point us back to God, who can satisfy them. Bickle highlights the importance of understanding these longings to deepen our intimacy with God and live fully alive in our spirits. He encourages believers to pursue these longings through prayer, worship, and a revelation of God's beauty, assuring that they will be fully satisfied in the resurrection.
Ten Keys to Total Victory (Introduction)
By Robert Wurtz II1ROM 6:141CO 10:13GAL 5:1EPH 6:10HEB 12:1JAS 4:72PE 2:181JN 3:81JN 5:4REV 3:21Robert Wurtz II preaches on the importance of believers walking and living in victory over sin, emphasizing God's will for His children to be overcomers and destroy the works of the Devil. He highlights the strategy for achieving victory, which includes perseverance, discipline, and taking full advantage of the weapons and defenses God has provided. Wurtz stresses the eternal consequences of succumbing to sin and the need to break free from its power through God's grace and mercy, urging listeners to turn away from secret sins and embrace holiness.
Christ's Ascension Our Ascension
By F.J. Huegel0Spiritual IdentityParticipation in ChristGEN 6:3ISA 40:31JHN 1:16JHN 17:24ROM 8:322CO 5:17EPH 1:3EPH 2:6HEB 4:12REV 3:21F.J. Huegel emphasizes the profound truth of believers' participation in Christ's ascension, illustrating that through faith, Christians are not only partakers of His death and resurrection but also share in His heavenly position. He draws parallels between the believer's journey and the biblical accounts of spiritual awakening, likening it to a transition from a barren existence to the richness of life in Christ. Huegel encourages believers to claim their rightful place in the Heavenlies, asserting that this union with Christ is both a present reality and a future hope. He highlights the necessity of faith to access these spiritual blessings and the transformative power of living in the fullness of Christ's life. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding and appropriation of the believer's identity in Christ, urging the Church to rise and claim her glorious inheritance.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
To sit with me in my throne - In every case it is to him that overcometh, to the conqueror, that the final promise is made. He that conquers not is not crowned, therefore every promise is here made to him that is faithful unto death. Here is a most remarkable expression: Jesus has conquered, and is set down with the Father upon the Father's throne; he who conquers through Christ sits down with Christ upon his throne: but Christ's throne and the throne of the Father is the same; and it is on this same throne that those who are faithful unto death are finally to sit! How astonishing is this state of exaltation! The dignity and grandeur of it who can conceive? This is the worst of the seven Churches, and yet the most eminent of all the promises are made to it, showing that the worst may repent, finally conquer, and attain even to the highest state of glory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sit with me in my throne-- (Rev 2:26-27; Rev 20:6; Mat 19:28; Mat 20:23; Joh 17:22, Joh 17:24; Ti2 2:12). The same whom Christ had just before threatened to spue out of His mouth, is now offered a seat with Him on His throne! "The highest place is within reach of the lowest; the faintest spark of grace may be fanned into the mightiest flame of love" [TRENCH]. even as I also--Two thrones are here mentioned: (1) His Father's, upon which He now sits, and has sat since His ascension, after His victory over death, sin, the world; upon this none can sit save God, and the God-man Christ Jesus, for it is the incommunicable prerogative of God alone; (2) the throne which shall be peculiarly His as the once humbled and then glorified Son of man, to be set up over the whole earth (heretofore usurped by Satan) at His coming again; in this the victorious saints shall share (Co1 6:2). The transfigured elect Church shall with Christ judge and reign over the nations in the flesh, and Israel the foremost of them; ministering blessings to them as angels were the Lord's mediators of blessing and administrators of His government in setting up His throne in Israel at Sinai. This privilege of our high calling belongs exclusively to the present time while Satan reigns, when alone there is scope for conflict and for victory (Ti2 2:11-12). When Satan shall be bound (Rev 20:4), there shall be no longer scope for it, for all on earth shall know the Lord from the least to the greatest. This, the grandest and crowning promise, is placed at the end of all the seven addresses, to gather all in one. It also forms the link to the next part of the book, where the Lamb is introduced seated on His Father's throne (Rev 4:2-3; Rev 5:5-6). The Eastern throne is broad, admitting others besides him who, as chief, occupies the center. TRENCH notices; The order of the promises in the seven epistles corresponds to that of the unfolding of the kingdom of God its first beginnings on earth to its consummation in heaven. To the faithful at Ephesus: (1) The tree of life in the Paradise of God is promised (Rev 2:7), answering to Gen 2:9. (2) Sin entered the world and death by sin; but to the faithful at Smyrna it is promised, they shall not be hurt by the second death (Rev 2:11). (3) The promise of the hidden manna (Rev 2:17) to Pergamos brings us to the Mosaic period, the Church in the wilderness. (4) That to Thyatira, namely, triumph over the nations (Rev 2:26-27), forms the consummation of the kingdom in prophetic type, the period of David and Solomon characterized by this power of the nations. Here there is a division, the seven falling into two groups, four and three, as often, for example, the Lord's Prayer, three and four. The scenery of the last three passes from earth to heaven, the Church contemplated as triumphant, with its steps from glory to glory. (5) Christ promises to the believer of Sardis not to blot his name out of the book of life but to confess him before His Father and the angels at the judgment-day, and clothe him with a glorified body of dazzling whiteness (Rev 3:4-5). (6) To the faithful at Philadelphia Christ promises they shall be citizens of the new Jerusalem, fixed as immovable pillars there, where city and temple are one (Rev 3:12); here not only individual salvation is promised to the believer, as in the case of Sardis, but also privileges in the blessed communion of the Church triumphant. (7) Lastly, to the faithful of Laodicea is given the crowning promise, not only the two former blessings, but a seat with Christ on His throne, even as He has sat with His Father on His Father's throne (Rev 3:21). Next: Revelation Chapter 4
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:21 The reward for victorious and obedient faith is to sit with Christ on his throne. Christians do not become divine, but they share in Christ’s victorious reign (20:4, 6; 22:5; Col 3:1-4; 2 Tim 2:12).