This bible study will teach you the original Greek meaning of the word white stone, how to receive the white stone, and why it is so important for all saints to personally get their own white stone from Jesus to present as an admission ticket for entrance to heaven and the marriage supper of the Lamb Jesus.
Let me state that we can only understand why Jesus gives overcoming saints a white stone as an admission ticket to heaven by looking at the many Greek definitions of the word white stone. The new testament originally was written in Greek and I encourage all those who read this bible study to use the website blueletterbible and learn the many meanings in Greek about the blessed white stone given to overcoming saints. Type white stone in the search box in blueletterbible and click the strongs box which will put a number by white stone that you can click to see the Greek meaning of white stone. You can do this with any word of the bible to read the entire bible in Hebrew and Greek and learn the true meanings of all the words of the bible.
What you read in this bible study might not appear in your country's translation of the bible but it's the truth and the original Greek meaning of the word white stone. Also I encourage all saints who read this to do a general google search for "white stone revelation" and you will learn the many ways white stones were used during the time that our Lord Jesus spake to the church of Pergamos at Revelation 2:12-17.
Now to understand the importance and blessing of receiving a white stone admission ticket to heaven, read what Jesus said to the church of Pergamos. Revelation 2:12 says And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith He (Jesus) which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Let me state that we can only understand why Jesus gives overcoming saints a white stone as an admission ticket to heaven by looking at the many Greek definitions of the word white stone. The new testament originally was written in Greek and I encourage all those who read this bible study to use the website blueletterbible and learn the many meanings in Greek about the blessed white stone given to overcoming saints. Type white stone in the search box in blueletterbible and click the strongs box which will put a number by white stone that you can click to see the Greek meaning of white stone. You can do this with any word of the bible to read the entire bible in Hebrew and Greek and learn the true meanings of all the words of the bible.
What you read in this bible study might not appear in your country's translation of the bible but it's the truth and the original Greek meaning of the word white stone. Also I encourage all saints who read this to do a general google search for "white stone revelation" and you will learn the many ways white stones were used during the time that our Lord Jesus spake to the church of Pergamos at Revelation 2:12-17.
Now to understand the importance and blessing of receiving a white stone admission ticket to heaven, read what Jesus said to the church of Pergamos. Revelation 2:12 says And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith He (Jesus) which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 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.
Notice that in the above bible verse to receive the promised blessing of a white stone admission ticket to heaven, saints had to 1) deny sexual sins (fornication that is sex before marriage), 2) deny the love of money that was the doctrine of Balaam who agreed to curse God's people to receive money from King Balac, 3) deny being proud with power to control and conquer people that was the doctrine of the Nicolaitans (defined as conquering people from two Greek words nikos that means to conquer and laos that means the people).
Notice that in the above bible verse to receive the promised blessing of a white stone admission ticket to heaven, saints had to 1) deny sexual sins (fornication that is sex before marriage), 2) deny the love of money that was the doctrine of Balaam who agreed to curse God's people to receive money from King Balac, 3) deny being proud with power to control and conquer people that was the doctrine of the Nicolaitans (defined as conquering people from two Greek words nikos that means to conquer and laos that means the people).
1 John 2:15 warns us to not commit the above three listed sins so we can get our personal blessed white stone and says Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh (sin of fornication), and the lust of the eyes (love of money or the doctrine of Balaam), and the pride of life (love of power over people or the doctrine of the Nicolaitans), is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Today like in the days of the church of Pergamos, sexual sins of fornication, the love of money, and the pride of controlling and conquering people prevent people from getting saved with the Lord Jesus. Saints should wait until after marriage (between a man and a woman) by a minister before being with a husband or wife to get the white stone. Saints should bless and give away money to the poor to get the white stone, instead of loving and hoarding money. Saints should be humble as servants and kind to all people to get the white stone, instead of conquering and controlling people.
Today like in the days of the church of Pergamos, sexual sins of fornication, the love of money, and the pride of controlling and conquering people prevent people from getting saved with the Lord Jesus. Saints should wait until after marriage (between a man and a woman) by a minister before being with a husband or wife to get the white stone. Saints should bless and give away money to the poor to get the white stone, instead of loving and hoarding money. Saints should be humble as servants and kind to all people to get the white stone, instead of conquering and controlling people.
The good news is that if you get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again, you will be called an overcomer with the Lord Jesus and be able to receive your own personal white stone admission ticket to get into heaven.
John 16:33 promises that with the Lord Jesus, saved saints will receive their own personal white stone as an overcomer. Jesus said 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. Also note that when you claim daily Galatians 2:20 and tell the devil I am crucified with Jesus Christ, the blood of Jesus Christ will cover you and make you an overcomer with a white stone. Revelation 12:11 says And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Notice the picture above of a family blessing a stranger with food and a blanket to use in the corner of their home. Let's study another Greek definition about the white stone. Note that in ancient Israel, after a stranger was comforted in a family's home, the stranger would show his appreciation by giving each family member a white stone that could be presented at the stranger's home as an admission ticket to enter the stranger's house. Note that if you give the Lord Jesus a place and home in your heart, the Lord Jesus will give you a white stone as an admission ticket to enter a mansion that Jesus has personally prepared for you in heaven.
When Jesus walked on this earth, when a stranger was taken in, the stranger gave the owner of the house a white traveler's stone as a token of appreciation. That white stone said to the man that took the stranger in, When you're traveling through my country, you always have a place to sleep. History records that in ancient Israel, a white stone was defined as tesserae hospitales where a white stone was divided into two equal parts by two parties wishing to make an agreement or covenant of friendship. Each party took one half of the white stone, wrote his own name on it and then exchanged it for the other party's half of the white stone. Later, when either party made a journey that took them into the others territory, upon arriving at the border, the half of the white stone was presented to the watchman. Immediately the visiting party would be given the best hospitality and a safe passage.
Now lets say that thirty years later, the little boy pictured above goes with his white stone to visit the stranger's house. After the stranger hears a knock at the door of his house and opens the door, there's a long haired, whiskered hippie. The hippie says to the stranger, Well I'm here to stay awhile. The stranger might say No you ain't. You need haircut and some clean clothes. You ain't coming in my house. The little boy now grown as a hippie replies Yea, but look here; And there's that little white stone. The stranger's got to honor his vow. So the stranger says Bring the hippie in. Clean him up, give him some new clothes, put him at the table, and let him eat with my children.
The Lord Jesus has given white stones to saved saints that take Jesus into their hearts and get saved. If you take Jesus into your heart, Jesus will take you in and bless you with your own personal mansion of peace for ever in heaven. Like the long haired, whiskered hippie, we may not look very pretty, very handsome, or be very rich. But when we knock on Jesus' door that is one of the twelve gates or doors of heaven with our own personal white stone admission tickets saying Well Jesus Here I am, Jesus will reply Come on in and enjoy your own personal mansion because my word is good. According to Revelation 2:17 your white stone gives you a right to the hidden manna (bread of life who is Jesus) and the marriage supper of the Lamb Jesus.
Notice the picture above of a family blessing a stranger with food and a blanket to use in the corner of their home. Let's study another Greek definition about the white stone. Note that in ancient Israel, after a stranger was comforted in a family's home, the stranger would show his appreciation by giving each family member a white stone that could be presented at the stranger's home as an admission ticket to enter the stranger's house. Note that if you give the Lord Jesus a place and home in your heart, the Lord Jesus will give you a white stone as an admission ticket to enter a mansion that Jesus has personally prepared for you in heaven.
When Jesus walked on this earth, when a stranger was taken in, the stranger gave the owner of the house a white traveler's stone as a token of appreciation. That white stone said to the man that took the stranger in, When you're traveling through my country, you always have a place to sleep. History records that in ancient Israel, a white stone was defined as tesserae hospitales where a white stone was divided into two equal parts by two parties wishing to make an agreement or covenant of friendship. Each party took one half of the white stone, wrote his own name on it and then exchanged it for the other party's half of the white stone. Later, when either party made a journey that took them into the others territory, upon arriving at the border, the half of the white stone was presented to the watchman. Immediately the visiting party would be given the best hospitality and a safe passage.
The Lord Jesus has given white stones to saved saints that take Jesus into their hearts and get saved. If you take Jesus into your heart, Jesus will take you in and bless you with your own personal mansion of peace for ever in heaven. Like the long haired, whiskered hippie, we may not look very pretty, very handsome, or be very rich. But when we knock on Jesus' door that is one of the twelve gates or doors of heaven with our own personal white stone admission tickets saying Well Jesus Here I am, Jesus will reply Come on in and enjoy your own personal mansion because my word is good. According to Revelation 2:17 your white stone gives you a right to the hidden manna (bread of life who is Jesus) and the marriage supper of the Lamb Jesus.
Jesus said at John 6:48 I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Like the family pictured above, when a stranger comes to visit you, maybe all you have to give the stranger is a blanket in the corner of your house because you're poor. The next day the stranger rises up and leaves. But you took the stranger in and gave him the best that you had. If you give any stranger just a blanket in a corner of your house, you are blessing Jesus and Jesus won't forget your kindness. Jesus said at Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Hebrews 13:2 says Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
If you give Jesus your heart today and get saved, Jesus will never forget it. Whatever you give Jesus on this earth when you bless poor strangers, widows, and orphans, the Lord Jesus will give it back to you good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.
Like the family pictured above, when a stranger comes to visit you, maybe all you have to give the stranger is a blanket in the corner of your house because you're poor. The next day the stranger rises up and leaves. But you took the stranger in and gave him the best that you had. If you give any stranger just a blanket in a corner of your house, you are blessing Jesus and Jesus won't forget your kindness. Jesus said at Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Hebrews 13:2 says Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
If you give Jesus your heart today and get saved, Jesus will never forget it. Whatever you give Jesus on this earth when you bless poor strangers, widows, and orphans, the Lord Jesus will give it back to you good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.
Luke 6:38 says Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall measured to you again. Remember if you give Jesus your best, Jesus has even better for you. Ephesians 3:20 says Now unto Him (Jesus) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Remember that when we bless strangers and take them in we bless the Lord Jesus and Jesus will pay us back. Jesus said at John 14:1 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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
After you read this bible study, don't ask Jesus for a white cadillac, a white corvette, a white bass boat, or a white house. All that we should ask from Jesus is Jesus give us all our own personal little white stone. When you receive Jesus and get saved, Jesus will give you a white stone that will give you everything that you ever desired.
After you read this bible study, don't ask Jesus for a white cadillac, a white corvette, a white bass boat, or a white house. All that we should ask from Jesus is Jesus give us all our own personal little white stone. When you receive Jesus and get saved, Jesus will give you a white stone that will give you everything that you ever desired.
I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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