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3. Redemption Rebellion and David Tasker, Principal Contributor
Rebelyon at Katubusan
David Tasker, Principal Contributor

4. Jesus has won the decisive victory. The challenge has always been
Rebellion and Redemption
Our Goal
Jesus has won the decisive victory.
The challenge has always been
where we place our loyalties.
The controversy still rages and
the deceptions are ever-present.
Our prayer, then, is that this quarter’s lessons will reveal some of these deceptions and thus help us not just to choose Christ but to remain with Him.
Ang Ating Mithiin. Napanalunan na ni Jesus ang tumatapos na tagumpay. Ang hamon ay parating kung saan natin ilalagay ang ating katapatan. Ang tunggalian ay rumaragasa pa at ang pandaraya ay patuloy na naririto. ¶ Ang ating dalangin, kung gayon, ay na ang mga liksyon sa tremestreng ito’y palilitawin ang iba sa mga pandarayang ito at sa gayon ay matulungan tayong di lang piliin si Cristo kundi manatili sa Kanya.

5. Rebellion and Redemption Contents
1 Crisis in Heaven
2 Crisis in Eden
3 Global Rebellion and the Patriarchs
4 Conflict and Crisis: The Judges
5 The Controversy Continues
6 Victory in the Wilderness
7 Jesus’ Teachings and the Great Controversy
8 Comrades in Arms
9 The Great Controversy and the Early Church
10 Paul and the Rebellion
11 Peter on the Great Controversy
12 The Church Militant 13 Redemption
Ika-12 na liksyon

6. The Church Militant Rebellion and Redemption Lesson 12, March 19
Ang Militanteng Iglesya

7. The Church Militant
Key Text
Revelation 3:20 NKJV
“ ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.’ ”
Susing Talata. “Makinig ka! Ako’y nakatayo sa may pintuan at tumutuktok; kung diringgin ng sinuman ang aking tinig at buksan ang pinto, ako’y papasok sa kanya, at kakaing kasalo niya, at siya’y kasalo ko” (Apocalipsis 3:20).

8. 1. The First Three Churches (Revelation 2:1, 8, 12)
The Church Militant
Quick Look
1. The First Three Churches (Revelation 2:1, 8, 12)
2. The Fourth and Fifth Churches (Revelation 2:18, 3:1)
3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches (Revelation 3:7, 14)
1. Ang Unang Tatlong Iglesya (Apocalipsis 2:1, 8, 12)
2. Ang ikaapat at Ikalimang Iglesya (Apocalipsis 2:18, 3:1)
3. Ang Ikaamim at Ikapitong Iglesya (Apocalipsis 3:7, 14)

9. We shall concentrate only on his description of the seven churches.
The Church Militant
Initial Words
We shall concentrate only on his description of the seven churches.
One challenge is that these churches are shown to be struggling with their identity, just as we are today.
Though we see ourselves as the last of these churches, in many ways we face some of the same challenges that the churches faced through the ages.
Panimulang Salita. Magtutuon lang tayo sa paglalarawan niya ng pitong iglesya. Isang hamon ay, na lahat ng mga iglesyang ito’y ipinapakita na nahihirapan sila sa kanilang pagkakakilanlan, gaya natin ngayon. ¶ Bagaman nakikita natin ang sarili bilang ang huli sa mga iglesyang ito, sa maraming paraan ay hinaharap natin ang maraming hamon na hinarap ng mga iglesyang ito sa buong kapanahunan.

10. To...Pergamos...says He who has the sharp two-edged sword....”
The Church Militant
1. The First Three Churches
Revelation 2:1, 8, 12 NKJV
To...Ephesus...says He who holds the seven stars...who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands.... To
...Smyrna...says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life....
To...Pergamos...says He who has the sharp two-edged sword....”
1. Ang Unang Tatlong Iglesya. “Sa...Efeso...sinasabi ng may hawak ng pitong bituin...na lumalakad sa gitna ng pitong gintong ilawan.... Sa...Smirna...sinasabi ng una at huli, na namatay at muling nabuhay.... ¶ Sa...Pergamo...sinasabi ng may matalas na tabak na may dalawang talim...” (Apocalipsis 2:1, 8, 12).

11. Jesus is pictured holding the seven
1. The First Three Churches
Ephesus
Jesus is pictured holding the seven
stars and walking among the lamp-stands. The lampstands are the churches, and the seven stars are angels tasked with caring for the churches (Rev. 1:20).
There is a close connection between
the churches and the throne of God in heaven. The churches have a crucial
part to play in the great controversy.
Efeso. Si Jesus ay inilarawang hinahawakan ang pitong bituin at naglalakad sa mga ilawan. Ang mga ilawan ay ang mga iglesya, at ang pitong bituin ay mga anghel na inatasan na pangangalagaan ang mga iglesya (Apocalipsis 1:20). ¶ Merong malapit na koneksyon sa pagitan ng mga iglesya at ang trono ng Diyos sa langit. Ang mga iglesya ay may kritikal na bahaging gagampanan sa malaking tunggalian.

12. 1. The First Three Churches
Ephesus
The message begins with a description of its character: patient perseverance, and intolerance toward false teachers in their midst (Rev. 2:2, 3, 6).
It has suffered a counterattack by Satan. It came in the form of false apostles, followers of Nicolas.
Ang mensahe sa Efeso ay nagpapasimula sa isang paglalarawan ng karakter nito: matiising pagtitiyaga, at hindi pagkunsinti sa mga bulaang guro sa gitna nila (Apocalipsis 2:2, 3, 6). ¶ Dumanas ito ng isang ganting-salakay ni Satanas. Dumating ito sa porma ng mga bulaang apostol, mga tagasunod ni Nicolas

13. The trouble was that it had left its“first love” (Rev. 2:4).
1. The First Three Churches
Ephesus
The trouble was that it had
left its“first love” (Rev. 2:4).
Jesus encourages His people to remember from where they have
fallen and to get back to what they were doing in the first place (vs. 5).
Ang problema ay iniwan niya ang kanyang “unang pag-ibig” (Apocalipsis 2:4). ¶ Pinasisigla ni Jesus ang Kanyang bayan na alalahanin kung saan sila nagkasala at bumalik sa kanilang ginagawa noong una (talatang 5).

14. 1. The First Three Churches
Smyrna and Pergamum
Smyrnans are known for their hard work; yet, they don’t have much to show for it, maybe as a result of a “synagogue of Satan” (Rev. 2:9).
Similarly, the members at Pergamum seem to be clinging to their faith, even though “the throne of Satan” is among them (vs. 13). Thus, the reality of the great controversy is seen here, as well.
Smirna at Pergamo. Ang mga taga-Smirna ay kilala rin sa kanilang kasipagan; ngunit wala silang maraming maipakita para rito, marahil bilang bunga ng isang “sinagoga ni Satan” sa gitna nila (Apocalipsis 2:9). ¶ Ganon din, ang mga kaanib sa Pergamo ay mukhang kumakapit sa kanilang pananampalataya, kahit pa “ang trono ni Satanas” na nasa gitna nila (talatang 13). Kaya, ang realidad ng malaking tunggalian ay nakikita rin dito.

15. In Pergamum someone already
1. The First Three Churches
Smyrna and Pergamum
Smyrna is warned of tough times ahead, including prison and maybe even death (vs. 10).
In Pergamum someone already
had been killed for his faith (vs. 13). Apparently they are tolerating
people in their midst who hold
to the doctrine of Balaam and
Nicolaitans (see vss. 14, 15).
Ang Smirna ay binabalaan ng mahirap na kalagayan sa hinaharap, kabilang ang pagkakabilanggo at kahit pa kamatayan (talatang 10). ¶ Sa Pergamo ay may napatay na dahil sa kanyang pananampalataya (talatang 13). Mukhang pinapayagan nila ang tao sa kanilang kalagitnaan na sumusunod sa aral nina Balaam at Nicolaita (tingnan ang talatang 14, 15).

16. and His feet like fine brass....
The Church Militant
2. The Fourth and Fifth Churches
Revelation 2:18, 3:1 NKJV
To...Thyatira...says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire,
and His feet like fine brass....
To...Sardis...says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the
seven stars.....”
2. Ang Ikaapat at Ikalimang Iglesya. “Sa...Tiatira...sinasabi ng Anak ng Diyos, na may mga matang gaya ng ningas ng apoy, at ang kanyang mga paa ay tansong pinakintab.... ¶ Sa...Sardis...sinasabi ng may pitong Espiritu ng Diyos na may pitong bituin...” (Apocalipsis 2:18, 3:1).

17. 2. The Fourth and Fifth Churches
Thyatira and Sardis
At Thyatira (2:18) is an increasingly trying and perplexing time for the people of God.
The metaphors of fiery eyes and feet of polished brass or bronze are also found originally in Daniel 10. At the end of time, when the situation is darkest for God’s people, God Himself will directly step in to deliver.
Tiatira at Sardis. Sa Tiatira (2:18) ay isang parami nang paraming nakaiinis at nakalilitong panahon para sa bayan ng Diyos. ¶ Ang mga metapora ng nag-aapoy na mata at paang pinakintab na tanso o bronse ay orihinal na masusumpungan din sa Daniel 10. Sa katapusan ng panahon, kapag madilim ang sitwasyon para sa bayan ng Diyos, ang Diyos mismo ay tuwirang papasok para magligtas.

18. In Sardis, Jesus has the seven Spirits
2. The Fourth and Fifth Churches
Thyatira and Sardis
In Sardis, Jesus has the seven Spirits
of God and the seven stars (3:1), a Savior who is involved behind the scenes and enlisting the powers of heaven to ensure the safety of His church.
Thyatira (2:19), have been like Israel
at the time of Queen Jezebel.
Similarly, in Sardis, the people are spiritually dead (3:1).
Sa Sardis, si Jesus ay merong pitong Espiritu ng Diyos at ang pitong bituin (3:1), isang Tagapagligtas na kasangkot sa likod ng mga tagpo at hinihingi ang tulong ng mga kapangyarihan ng langit para matiyak ang kaligtasan ng Kanyang iglesya. ¶ Ang Tiatira (2:19), ay naging gaya ng Israel sa panahon ni Reyna Jezebel. Katulad din, sa Sardis, ang tao ay patay sa espiritu (3:1).

19. 2. The Fourth and Fifth Churches
Thyatira and Sardis
Encouragements: To Thyatira, “many have not known the depths of Satan” and “hold fast...till I come” (2:24, 25). To Sardis, “a few have not defiled their garments” (3:4).
Promise: To Thyatira, the “morning star” (2:28). To Sardis, an assured place in heaven and confess their names “before My Father” (3:5).
Pagpapasigla: Sa Tiatira “ ‘hindi natuto sa mga bagay ni Satanas’ ” at “ ‘panghawakang matibay…hanggang sa ako’y dumating’ ” (2:24, 25). Sa Sardis “Merong “ilan na hindi dinungisan ang kanilang mga damit (3:4). ¶ Pangako: Sa Tiatira, ang “tala sa umaga” (2:28). Sa Sardis, isang siguradong lugar sa langit at, ipahahayag ang kanilang pangalan “sa harapan ng aking Ama” (3:5).

20. To...Philadelphia...says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has
The Church Militant
3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches
Revelations 3:7, 14 NKJV
To...Philadelphia...says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has
the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no
one opens....
To...the Laodiceans...says the Amen,
the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God....”
3. Ang Ikaanim at Ikapitong Iglesya. “Sa...Filadelfia...sinasabi ng banal, ng totoo, na may susi ni David, na nagbubukas at hindi maisasara ng sinuman, na nagsasara at walang makakapagbukas.... ¶ Sa...Laodicea...sinasabi ng Amen, ng saksing tapat at totoo, nang pasimula ng paglalang ng Diyos...” (Apocalipsis 3:7, 14).

21. 3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is commended for keeping Christ’s word and for not denying His name, even though their strength appears to be quite weak (3:8).
Philadelphia, It seems, is the one who finally rids the church of the synagogue of Satan, the source of evil.
Filadelfia. Ang Filadelfia ay pinapurihan sa pagtupad ng salita ni Cristo at sa hindi pagtatakwil ng Kanyang pangalan, bagaman ang kanilang lakas ay lumilitaw na medyo mahina (3:8). ¶ Mukhang ang Filadelfia ang siyang sa wakas ay nakatanggal sa iglesya ng sinagoga ni Satanas, ang pinanggagalingan ng kasamaan.

22. 3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches
Philadelphia
Philadelphia had passed through times as tough as the previous churches,
but their attitude seems to have been different. This is the first church that Jesus doesn’t specifically point out a failing that they need to work on. Their faith and their cooperation with God has been appreciated by the Savior, again despite their “little strength” (3:8).
Ang Filadelfia ay dumaan sa mga karanasang kasinghirap gaya ng mga naunang iglesya, ngunit ang kanilang saloobin ay parang naiiba. Ito ang unang iglesya na hindi buong katiyakang dinaliri ni Jesus ang isang kakulangang kelangan nilang gawan. Ang kanilang pananampalataya at kooperasyon sa Diyos ay kinilala ng Tagapagligtas, muli sa kabila ng kanilang “kaunting kapangyarihan” (3:8).

23. Descriptions that are key aspects of
3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches
Laodicea
Descriptions that are key aspects of
the divinity of Christ: The “Amen” translated in Isaiah 65:16, “the God of truth” and is linked to the covenant.
Jesus is the God who keeps His promises of salvation and restoration. Jesus is also the Faithful Witness who testifies to His people about what God is really like. He is also the Creator.
Laodicea. Mga paglalarawan na susing aspeto ng pagka-Diyos ni Cristo: Ang “Amen” na isinalin sa Isaias 65:16, na “Diyos ng katotohanan,” at nakaugnay sa tipan. ¶ Si Jesus ang Diyos na iniingatan ang Kanyang mga pangako ng kaligtasan at pagsasauli. Si Jesus din ang Tapat na Saksi na sumasaksi sa Kanyang bayan tungkol sa kung ano talaga ang Diyos. Siya rin ang Manlalalang.

24. as they really are and to be changed
3. The Sixth and Seventh Churches
Laodicea
The Laodecians have been fooling themselves to the point that what they think about themselves is the opposite of what they really are (3:17).
Jesus pleads with them to take the necessary steps in order to have the clarity of vision needed to see things
as they really are and to be changed
as they need to be changed (vs. 18).
Ang mga taga-Laodicea niloloko ang sarili hanggang sa puntong ang iniisip nila tungkol sa sarili ay kataliwas ng kung ano talaga sila (3:17). ¶ Nakikiusap sa kanila si Jesus na kunin ang kinakailangang mga hakbang upang magkaron ng linaw ng paningin na kelangan upang makita ang mga bagay gaya ng kung ano talaga sila, at mabago gaya ng kelangan nilang mabago (talatang 18).

25. Why do they apply so well
The Church Militant
Final Words
Many who profess to be looking
for the speedy coming of Christ, are becoming conformed to this world.... They are cold and formal.... The words addressed to the Laodicean Church, describe their present condition perfectly.”—The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, June 10, 1852.
Why do they apply so well
to us, even today?
Huling Pananalita. “Maraming nagsasabing naghihintay sa matuling pagdating ni Cristo, ay nagiging kaayon sa mundong ito.... Sila’y malamig at pormal.... Ang mga salitang ipinatungkol sa iglesya Laodicea, ay lubos na inilalarawan ang kanilang katayuan sa ngayon.”—The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, June 10, ¶ Bakit nababagay na mabuti ang mga ito sa atin, kahit ngayon?