The imagery of the open door that no one could shut may be been used by Jesus in contrast to the way the unbelieving Jews had treated the Jewish believers, excluding them from the synagogue, barring the door behind them: "Get out and stay out!" Whereas the Jews had kicked them out, Jesus had a door into God's kingdom permanently open for them. This eschatological interpretation is more in keeping with the theme of Revelation.
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Stephen Atkerson helps church leaders discover simple growth strategies that Jesus gave the early church. For over 30 years, he has worked with evangelists, missionaries, church planters, and pastors in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. He is one of the pastors of a Baptist...
