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The Angels are the different faiths. 

The (Angels, Stars, Spirits, Candlesticks, Churches, Religions) are all interchangeable symbols. John is told to write to each of these religions beginning first with the most ancient of these churches and continuing on with each church as it appeared in history. He approves (commends) each religion for what it has attained - and condemns those things in which they have fallen short.
The Sabean Religion
THE GREEK WORD EPHESUS MEANS "PALE"
5000 B.C.
REVEALER ABRAHAM 
V 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 
V 1 John is told to write to the angel of the church of Ephesus. Ephesus is the name of one of the towns in Turkey where John had been teaching the Christian Faith. Most realize that the ruins are no longer significant as a church, however the name is significant, as the meaning of the word is 'Pale'. Since this is a Christian book, many would like to attribute 'Pale' to a Christian congregation, however it also relates to one of the religions of the world. This is the attribute that describes the Sabean Religion, believed to have existed since 5000 B.C. It is the oldest religion of the seven. The people who continue to refer to themselves as Sabeans, in Iraq and Iran, believe that Abraham was a founder of their religion and that John the Baptist was a Sabean.
The stars symbolize the seven Revealers, or Prophets that God sent to the world to guide the people of the world, and the candlesticks symbolize the world religions, thus bringing them together in unity. He is the 'Trumpet' the great voice speaking to us through 'His' writings: 'His' Pen is God's Pen.
V 2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
V 2 He Commends the Sabean Religion is an archetype for all the very ancient Native Religions throughout the world although it may be speculative that it is their actual source. These religions feel a particular attachment to nature and patience and attachment to truth is a particular hallmark about them.
For many long centuries the followers of the Native Religions have sought the Great Spirit. Many religious teachers have come to them claiming to be spiritual leaders (apostles) but the Natives have found them not to have the true spirit.
V 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted.
"It is a great mistake to believe that because people are illiterate or live primitive lives, they are lacking in either intelligence or sensibility. On the contrary, they may well look on us with the evils of our civilization, with its moral corruption, its ruinous wars, its hypocrisy and conceit, as people who merit watching with both suspicion and contempt. We should meet them as equals, well-wishers, people who admire and respect their ancient decent, and who feel that they will be interested as we are in a living religion and not in the dead forms of present-day churches.
V 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
V 4 He Condemns: Like all religions, the Native religions have let dogma, superstition and vain imaginings creep into their original spiritual teachings.
V 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
V 5 He is asking them to consider where they have erred, and to return to the spirit of their original teachings. The Threat:
The threat is that He will remove their religion entirely, if they don't heed His warning.
V 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
V 6 He commends that they hate the wrongdoing of the Nicolatians, a group of people who are a symbol for those who arise actively against religion. In truth and point of fact there are few Native People anywhere in the world who are atheists.
V 7 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.
V 7 The Refrain: "He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches:" The hope is that they will acquire a perceptive eye, and a hearing ear, so that the veils will be removed and they will understand the message.
The Promise: The promise is "To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." Meaning that they will recognize the Manifestation of God, which is the "Tree of Life".
The Hindu Religion
THE GREEK WORD SMYRNA MEANS "PERSECUTED"
4000 B.C.
REVEALER KRISHNA
V8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
V8 John is told to write to the angel of the church of Smyrna. This is also a place where John had been teaching in Greece (now Turkey). Smyrna is now in ruins, but the word has the meaning 'Persecuted', a symbol that relates to the Hindu Faith. The prophet of the Hindu religion is Krishna, and is one of the stars in the right hand (Rev. 2:1) bringing all the religions together.
Krishna is 'the first and last' meaning that He is the same spirit of all the Revealers from God. Each and Every Prophet is both the First and the Last (and all in between) "always having been" as when Jesus said "Before Abraham was, I Am" and always being the last or latest as well as those to come. 
All the Prophets for all the religions state that They are the same Spirit as the Messengers of the past, and also of the future. Like teachers in school They know the amount that the pupils can understand. Each Prophet brings different rules for the times, however each time They build upon the same message of Sovereignty.
For they are all but one person, one soul, one spirit, one being, one revelation. They are all the manifestation of the "Beginning" and the "End," the "First" and the "Last," the "Seen" and "Hidden" -- all of which pertain to Him Who is the innermost Spirit of Spirits and eternal Essence of Essences. And were they to say: "We are the servants of God," this also is a manifest and indisputable fact. For they have been made manifest in the uttermost state of servitude, a servitude the like of which no man can possibly attain.
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
V9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
V9 He Commends: We may observe the economic poverty in India, the world's largest democracy, but it is a country of rich spiritual traditions. He says that He knows their works and their tribulations. He commends Hindus for their richness in spirit because of their tribulations.
He Condemns: Although some might on the basis of this verse be inclined to assign the Second Angel to the Jewish Church, we need not put too much emphasis on the word "Jews" in either this verse or later in Rev. 3:9, because within the context of the scripture it simply means those who claim to be religious but are hypocritical. This is blasphemous because it dishonors God in vainly appealing to His Name when the true feeling is not in the heart. Those in any of the religions who wish to appear "religious" - following the Will of God - but who are actually following their own desires are servants of Satan.
When the Hindu were persecuted for their faith, the ones that fell away from its teachings formed with the Nomadic tribes in the North to become the Yi. The Yi were known as the Barbarians that lived outside the cities.
V10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
V10 The Threat: He tells them not to fear what they will have to suffer. He said they would have tribulation for ten days. (In Ezekiel 4:6 it says each day signifies a year, which may make it a period of time of ten years.) We are all aware of the troubles of India especially with their neighboring country Pakistan. He says that 'the devil' shall cast some in prison. This could be trying times, but He tells them to have faith.
The Promise: Those who remain faithful will receive a crown of life.
V11 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.
V11 The Refrain: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches: The angel is telling them to listen to what the Lord is telling them.
The Promise: "He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death." The first death is the death of the body. The second death would be death of the spirit - or failure to recognize the Manifestation. When one discovers the new 'light of the age' a new life begins.
The first life, which pertaineth to the elemental body, will come to an end, as hath been revealed by God: "Every soul shall taste of death." But the second life, which ariseth from the knowledge of God, knoweth no death, as hath been revealed aforetime: "Him will We surely quicken to a blessed life."
The Zoroastrian Religion
THE GREEK WORD PERGAMOS MEANS "POPULAR"
2000 BC
REVEALER ZOROASTER
V12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
John is told to write to the angel of the church of Pergamos. Pergamos was a small town where John had been teaching. It was a principal center for worship and popular because of the Temple of Asclepius, which was supposed to offer healing. The word Pergamos means 'Popular'. The town is in total ruins, so we consider this a symbol. The word 'Popular' is related to the Zoroastrian Faith. It should be noted that these things with a sharp sword with two edges meaning that He clearly divides the truth as shown in both His approval and criticism in the next verses.
The angel (star) is the prophet Zoroaster. It should be noted that for each church (religion) it is the "Angel" (Prophet / Revealer) that is addressed and not some small town's church congregation. The One "with the two edged sword" was mentioned in (Rev.1:16) and discussed in the associated verses.
V13 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.
He commends them for their works and holding fast to His name. For those who have suffered poverty, they have received spiritual richness. We think of those who have stood up under Satanic tribulations down through the ages, especially in Germany during the holocaust. To this day they are still surrounded by powers of opposition, in a situation that could be called the seat of Satan. Even with all the opposition, this religion is very strong, and very well respected.
God reminds them that He has not forgotten about Antipas who was martyred. This is a clear message that nothing can be hidden from God.
V14 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 stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
He condemns them for their worship of idols and following the doctrine of Balaam. The idols are not physical figures but symbols of materialism and worldliness. Balaam was a high priest who went against the Israelites. Balac (also spelled Balak) was a king, who by following Balaam cast a stumbling block before the Israelites for riches. Balak is a symbol of gold and materialism.
V15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
V.15 The Nicolaitans are a group that went against religion. While they have been a very intellectual and well-educated people, they are condemned for this worldly intellectualism in contrast to the followers of the Sabean Religion (of Native People) who were praised (Rev.2:6) for their opposition to the Nicolaitan atheistic beliefs.
V16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
V.16 The Threat:
He is asking them to listen to His new message, and says that if they do not, He will come quickly with the "sword of His mouth", which means that until they recognize His new religious teachings they will have tribulation.
V17 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.
V.17 The Refrain:
"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches:" He tells them to listen to what the Spirit is saying.
The Promise:
"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 promise is very great. The hidden manna is the teachings for the unity and love of mankind (Sovereignty), and the white stone is a symbol of spiritual life. The new name is a gift to those who recognize the new Manifestation for this age.
Zoroaster foretold that a period of three thousand years of conflict and contention needs to precede the advent of the World-Saviour Sháh-Bahram, who would triumph over Ahriman and usher in an era of blessedness and peace.
The Jewish Religion
THE GREEK WORD THYATIRA MEANS "SACRIFICE"
1250 BC
REVEALER MOSES
V18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 
V18 John is told to write to the angel (star) of the church of Thyatira. Thyatira is now in ruins, but a small commercial center called Akhisar is in its place. When John was teaching there, apparently there was a woman who led church members away with her evil influences, who earned the code name 'Jezebel' (see V 20).
The Greek word Thyatira symbolizes 'sacrifice' which we relate to the Jewish Faith. Moses like Jesus, the 'Son of God' is given a description of eyes like unto a flame of fire. He could read your very soul and His feet are like fine brass. Meaning that he was firm in His mission as a Messenger from God in spite of tribulations. He is the same Spirit that is for all the Major Prophets or what are now called Messengers from God.
V19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
V19 He Commends: He knows their works and commends the Jews for their charity, service, faith, and patience. He especially commends them for their works. The Jews are a very close-knit community in which they support one another.
V20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
V20 He Condemns: He condemns them for following in lustful inclinations away from the truth that He compares to Jezebel, the temptress of the Bible, who calls herself a prophetess to commit fornication. This is a symbol here of their misdeeds. Those who do not repent, He promises great tribulation.
V21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
V21 The Jews failed to recognize Jesus during his presence when he walked among them.
V22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
V22 The Threat: He is giving a warning to those who commit adultery, which is called the way of Jezebel, and which is therefore materialism and immorality. He says that those who follow this path will suffer great tribulation if they don't reform their ways.
V23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
V23 He says that He will kill their children with death, which means spiritual death. This is why the Jewish faith is much fewer in number today. 
V24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
V24 This physical world of man is subject to the power of the lusts, and sin is the consequence of this power of the lusts, for it is not subject to the laws of justice and holiness. The body of man is a captive of nature; it will act in accordance with whatever nature orders. It is, therefore, certain that sins such as anger, jealousy, dispute, covetousness, avarice, ignorance, prejudice, hatred, pride and tyranny exist in the physical world. All these brutal qualities exist in the nature of man. A man who has not had a spiritual education is a brute.
V25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
V25 He tells them to hold fast to the teachings of Moses.
V26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
V26 The Promise: "He that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him I will give power over the nations:"
The power refers to Jesus, especially when it says He rules with a rod of iron.
V27 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.
V27 Besides here, the ruling with a rod of iron is mentioned in Psalms 2:9, and Rev.12:5 and Rev.19:15. It is of course not a literal reference. The problem for many people in recognizing their Lord has been that they have taken the Scriptures in a literal sense. Consider this sign and some of the reasons why the Jews rejected Christ.
When Christ appeared, twenty centuries ago, although the Jews were eagerly awaiting His Coming, and prayed every day, with tears, saying: 'O God, hasten the Revelation of the Messiah,' yet when the Sun of Truth dawned, they denied Him and rose against Him with the greatest enmity, and eventually crucified that divine Spirit, the Word of God, and named Him Beelzebub, the evil one, as is recorded in the Gospel. The reason for this was that they said: 'The Revelation of Christ, according to the clear text of the Torah, will be attested by certain signs, and so long as these signs have not appeared, whoso layeth claim to be a Messiah is an impostor.
Among these signs is this, that the Messiah should come from an unknown place, yet we all know this man's house in Nazareth, and can any good thing come out of Nazareth? 
The second sign is that He shall rule with a rod of iron, that is, He must act with the sword, but this Messiah has not even a wooden staff. 
Another of the conditions and signs is this: He must sit upon the throne of David and establish David's sovereignty. Now, far from being enthroned, this man has not even a mat to sit on. 
Another of the conditions is this: the promulgation of all the laws of the Torah; yet this man has abrogated these laws, and has even broken the sabbath day, although it is the clear text of the Torah that whosoever layeth claim to prophethood and revealeth miracles and breaketh the sabbath day, must be put to death. 
Another of the signs is this, that in His reign justice will be so advanced that righteousness and well-doing will extend from the human even to the animal world -- the snake and the mouse will share one hole, and the eagle and the partridge one nest, the lion and the gazelle shall dwell in one pasture, and the wolf and the kid shall drink from one fountain. Yet now, injustice and tyranny have waxed so great in His time that they have crucified Him! 
Another of the conditions is this, that in the days of the Messiah the Jews will prosper and triumph over all the peoples of the world, but now they are living in the utmost abasement and servitude in the empire of the Romans. Then how can this be the Messiah promised in the Torah?'
V28 And I will give him the morning star.
V28 The morning star is the light that precedes the new day.
V29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Each of the religions has good qualities, as do each of its followers, but each needs the revitalization and unity brought by Christ.
The Buddhist Religion
THE GREEK WORD SARDIS MEANS "LACK OF ZEAL"
500 B.C.
REVEALER BUDDHA 
V1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
V.1 John is told to write to the angel (star) of the church of Sardis. Pillars still remain there of a great Greek temple. Sardis was the capital of the great ancient kingdom of Lydia, at one time known for its wealth. This is also a place where John had taught. The symbolic meaning of the Greek word Sardis is 'Lack of Zeal'.
This fifth religion is associated with the Buddhist Faith who's the prophet Gotama Buddha. He who has the seven stars, and the seven churches, (the seven Spirits of God) in his hand is Christ the latest Revealer, who has come to unite all the previous seven religions with the two for this day and age.
Commends:
He tells them that He knows their works.
Condemns:
however, although they feel alive in this life, but are really spiritually dead.
The founder of Buddhism was a wonderful soul. He established the Oneness of God, but later the original principles of His doctrines gradually disappeared, and ignorant customs and ceremonials arose and increased until they finally ended in the worship of statues and images.
V2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
V.2 He tells them to be watchful, and to strengthen and hold onto the spiritual side of their life, as their works have not been perfect. Buddhism has not been a religion of "good works" as have those religions in the Judaic, Christian, Islamic tradition. We hear of the latter's humanitarian efforts in such things as the Magen David Adom Society, Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. For centuries there have been Christian hospitals, orphanages, schools, universities and other charitable institutions in Buddhist countries but one seldom hears of a Buddhist hospital or such in places like Africa or South America. There seems to have been a dearth of Buddhist missionary zeal.
The real teaching of Buddha is the same as the teaching of Jesus Christ. The teachings of all the Prophets are the same in character. Now men have changed the teaching. If you look at the present practice of the Buddhist religion, you will see that there is little of the Reality left.
The Jews call that reality Moses, the Christians Christ, the Muslims Mohammed, the Buddhists Buddha and the Zoroastrians Zoroaster. Now mark well that none of these religionists have ever seen the founders; they have only heard his name. Could they overlook these names they would at once realize that all believe in a perfect reality which is found in the Law. Sovereignty.
V3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
V.3 He tells them to remember how their Revealer came to them and watch for Him coming the same way.
The Threat:
If they don't watch the new message will come quietly like a thief, at a time they are not expecting it. Most Buddhists expect the return of the Fifth Buddha or what they call the Maitreya.
He was equally in no doubt about the role which He had been called upon to play in human history. As the Manifestation of God to the age of fulfillment, He is the one promised in all the scriptures of the past, the "Desire of all nations," the "King of Glory." To Judaism He is "Lord of Hosts"; to Christianity, the Return of Christ in the glory of the Father; to Islam, the "Great Announcement"; to Buddhism, the Maitreya Buddha; to Hinduism, the new incarnation of Krishna; to Zoroastrianism, the advent of "Sháh-Bahram."
Those who accept him (the Messiah) shall rejoice. And those who deny him shall tremble. And the warriors (teachers) shall march under the banner of Maitreya.
Ballou and Spiegelberg in The Bible of the World, point out that according to the sacred scripture of the East, Maitreya is 'the compassionate Buddha who is to come in the distant future. Foretold by Gautama, as Christ foretold his second coming.'
Maitreya, the Buddha of 'universal fellowship' was expected to appear to the West of India and to the East of Israel. His message is one of "universal fellowship" and the union of religions, nations, and races.
Isaiah also foretold the day when all the earth would hear the Messiah's teaching:
Isaiah 18:3 'All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains.'
V4 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.
V.4 The Reward:
He says that there are a few who have not defiled their garments (of yellow) and are still faithful, who shall walk with Him in white, symbolizing their righteousness.
In former days, in the time of the Buddha and Zoroaster, civilization in Asia and in the East was very much higher than in the West and ideas and thoughts of the Eastern peoples were much in advance of, and nearer to the thoughts of God than those of the West.
The teaching of Buddha was like a young and beautiful child, and now it has become as an old and decrepit man. Like the aged man it cannot see, it cannot hear, it cannot remember anything. Why go so far back? Consider the laws of the Old Testament: the Jews do not follow Moses as their example nor keep his commands. So it is with many other religions.
V5 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.
V.5 The Promise:
'He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment (a pure soul); 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.'
Light is good in whatsoever lamp it is burning! A rose is beautiful in whatsoever garden it may bloom! A star has the same radiance if it shines from the East or from the West. Be free from prejudice, so will you love the Sun of Truth from whatsoever point in the horizon it may arise! You will realize that if the Divine light of truth shone in Jesus Christ it also shone in Moses and in Buddha. The earnest seeker will arrive at this truth. This is what is meant by the 'Search after Truth'
V6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
V.6 The Refrain:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
My hope is that thou wilt acquire a perceptive eye, a hearing ear, and that the veils will be removed from thy sight.
The Christian Religion
THE GREEK WORD PHILADELPHIA MEANS "BROTHERLY"
26 C.E.
REVEALER JESUS 
V7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth
V.7 John is to write to the angel of the church of Philadelphia, whose Star / Angel is Jesus. Philadelphia was a small town in an area that was rich in farming, today it is known as Alasehir. The Greek word Philadelphia means 'Brotherly Love' which relates to the Christian Faith. Jesus was of the lineage of David, and saying that He also is the One who is holy and true: (the Return). He has the key of David, the One that opens the door, and also has the power to shut that door; which is a message to church groups that hold to exclusiveness.
V8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
V.8 Commends:
He knows their works. The amazing number of charitable institutions and organizations that Christianity has supported throughout the world is unmatched by any other religion. Hospitals, orphanages, schools, universities, more humane prisons and welfare organizations and a list that is almost endless attest to its accomplishments. He says that He has set before them an open door that no man can shut, because their missionary efforts have encompassed the whole world.
condemns:
However, while all this has been evidence of some strength, because of their lack of unity, they have had little strength as a whole, being splintered into a great number of sects. He does commend them for keeping the word, and not denying His name.
V9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
V.9 The Threat:
The reference to the synagogue of Satan both here and in (Rev.2:9) is a reference to the character of the people.
For, what blasphemy is greater than to turn unto the manifestations of Satan, to follow the doctors of oblivion and the people of rebellion?
For were men to abide by and observe the divine teachings, every trace of evil would be banished from the face of the earth. However, the widespread differences that exist among mankind and the prevalence of sedition, contention, conflict and the like are the primary factors which provoke the appearance of the satanic spirit. Yet the Holy Spirit hath ever shunned such matters. A world in which naught can be perceived save strife, quarrels and corruption is bound to become the seat of the throne, the very metropolis, of Satan.
In answer to those who may ask you what the stand is of your religion on the subject of demons, you can say without hesitation that the concept of Satan or the Devil as an actual being opposed to God is rejected but that the term is understood to mean the promptings of self and desire and the dark side of human nature.
V10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
V.10 Those who are faithful, and keep the Word with patience, will be spared in the hour of temptation that will encircle the world. These temptations of materiality and immorality have destroyed the fabric of society throughout the world. Unfortunately, many/most in the "Christian" nations have also been thoroughly infected. Those relatively few Christians who have continued to live modest and moral lives in humility and tolerance, have held fast to Christian principles of life and have been preserved from these temptations.
V11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
V.11 The new message will come very quickly. He says to hold fast to 'what you have'. This implies that with deep devotion to God, with intensive meditation and prayer and holding to the spiritual virtues taught by Jesus regarding tolerance and avoiding dogmatism so that they will be able to recognize the New Manifestation of God. One's crown is of course their Sovereignty.
Again, consider how much the principles of the religion of Christ have been forgotten, and how many heresies have appeared. For example, Christ forbade revenge and transgression; The use of usury and furthermore, He commanded benevolence and mercy in return for injury and evil. Now reflect: among the Christian nations themselves how many sanguinary wars have taken place, and how much oppression, cruelty, rapacity and blood thirstiness have occurred! Many of these wars were carried on by command of the Popes. It is then clear and evident that in the passage of time religions become entirely changed and altered. Therefore, they are renewed.
V12 The Promise:
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.
V.12 Those that overcome will be a pillar as part of the foundation in the temple of the new world order. The New Jerusalem, which comes from Heaven, is the New Law (Sovereignty) and the New Order that God has brought to the world.
The descent of the New Jerusalem denoteth a heavenly Law (Sovereignty), that Law which is the guarantor of human happiness and the effulgence of the world of God.
The Law of God is also described as the Holy City, the New Jerusalem. It is evident that the New Jerusalem that descends from heaven is not a city of stone, mortar, bricks, earth and wood. It is the Law of God that descends from heaven and is called new, for it is clear that the Jerusalem which is of stone and earth does not descend from heaven, and that it is not renewed; but that which is renewed is the Law of God.
V13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches
V.13 The Refrain:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches, which of course means what is being said unto all the religions. In other words - one must be willing to listen to the New Message.
The Islámic Religion
THE GREEK WORD LAODICEANS MEANS "LUKE WARM"
622 C.E.
REVEALER MUHAMMAD
V14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 
V.14 John is told to write to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans. Laodicea was a prosperous city. Fine wool and eye salve were two of its main products in demand. It also had a medical school and banking facilities. The city received its water from hot springs but because it came from some distance away by the time it arrived it had become lukewarm. The meaning of the word Laodicea is 'lukewarm'. Lukewarm describes the Islámic Faith, the leaders are prosperous, and while the followers are often dogmatically fanatic they often lack in spirituality and are therefore "lukewarm".
The Angel of this church (religion) is Muhammad. Although most members of Islám expect Christ to return they believe that Muhammad is the last Prophet to ever come. Muhammad is the last in the Adamic or Prophetic cycle that started with Adam, however, a new cycle of Fulfillment has begun. 'Amen' is expressed here as an ending to the old cycle.
V15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
V.15 Commends and condemns:
He knows their works but doesn't really commend them as they are lacking in the spirit of love and tolerance although they are often very emotional and dogmatic.
V16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
V.16 Threat:
Because they are spiritually lukewarm in the true spirit of love and tolerance which Muhammad taught, He says He will spew them out of His mouth, which is to say that He will reject them.
In brief, dissentions among various sects have opened the way to weakness. Each sect hath picked out a way for itself and is clinging to a certain cord. Despite manifest blindness and ignorance they pride themselves on their insight and knowledge. Among them are mystics who bear allegiance to the Faith of Islám, some of whom indulge in that which leadeth to idleness and seclusion. I swear by God! It lowereth man's station and maketh him swell with pride. Man must bring forth fruit. One who yieldeth no fruit is, in the words of the Spirit (Jesus) like unto a fruitless tree, and a fruitless tree is fit but for the fire.
V17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
V.17 They do not realize that they are spiritually poor. The leaders, especially, are often materially rich but spiritually poor. The trade route passed through their land, which gave the rulers fabulous luxury at the time, and now once again the wealth is in the sale of oil. He says they are spiritually wretched, miserable, poor and naked in the lack of love and tolerance for other religions. Other religious cultures such as Hindus, Buddhists, Jews have terribly experienced the effect of Islámist intolerance. The true spirit of religious tolerance was very much taught by Muhammad but now the Muslims are very often known for the opposite.
V18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
V.18 Those that are tried with tests (as gold is in the fire) will find the truth. Those who find the Truth will find the religion of Christ. He tells them to wear white raiment, which does not mean physical garments but symbolizes 'purity'. Many are veiled in clothing, but all are told that their nakedness (lack of spiritual life) is showing, that they should anoint their eyes, to see the truth.
V19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
V.19 He is telling them that He loves them but wants them to repent. Many Muslims are known to be zealous, and many took that step out of the old order. 
V20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
V.20 He is telling them to open the door of their heart, that He would 'come in to him , and would sup with him, and he with me.' This is not a physical activity, but refers to spiritual attainment.
V21 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.
V.21 The reward is very great to those who accept the Law.
The Promise:
'To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne.' 'Sitting in thrones' is not a reference to sitting in chairs but is rather a reference to being established in and secure in the Lord's love and wisdom which is the seat of His Glory and Power.
V22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
V.22 The Refrain:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He tells them to listen and learn.
"O people of the Koran," "Verily the Prophet Of God, Muhammad, sheddeth tears at the sight of your cruelty. Ye have assuredly followed your evil and corrupt desires, and turned away your face from the light of guidance. Erelong will ye witness the result of your deeds: for the Lord. My God, lieth in wait and is watchful of your behaviour . O concourse of Muslim divines! By your deeds the exalted station of the people hath been abased, the standard of Islam hath been reversed, and mighty throne hath fallen."
“God has given man the eye of investigation by which he may see and recognize truth. He has endowed man with ears that he may hear the message of reality and conferred upon him the gift of reason by which he may discover things for himself. This is his endowment and equipment for the investigation of reality. Man is not intended to see through the eyes of another, hear through another's ears nor comprehend with another's brain. each human creature has individual endowment, power and responsibility in the creative plan of God. Therefore, depend upon your own reason and judgment and adhere to the outcome of your own investigation; otherwise, you will be utterly submerged in the sea of ignorance and deprived of all the bounties of God. Turn to God, supplicate humbly at His threshold, seeking assistance and confirmation, that God may rend asunder the veils that obscure your vision. Then will your eyes be filled with illumination, face to face you will behold the reality of God and your heart become completely purified from the dross of ignorance, reflecting the glories and bounties of the kingdom”.