Why does Jesus identify himself as the one "who has the seven spirits"? Because these spirits represent Jehovah's holy spirit flowing in its fullness. Later, John describes them as "seven eyes," indicating the penetrating vision that God's spirit bestows on Jesus. (Revelation 5:6) Thus, he is able to uncover and handle any situation that may exist. (Matthew 10:26; 1 Corinthians 4:5) The congregation in Sardis has the reputation of being alive. But Jesus can see that it is spiritually dead. Evidently, most of its members have relapsed into an apathy similar to their condition before they became Christians. - Compare EPHESIANS 2:1-3; HEBREWS 5:11-14.
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