Jesus began his letter to Sardis by saying, “These things says he who has the Seven Spirits of God…” John began this book by saying, “John to the seven churches, which are in Asia. Additionally, if the Seven Spirits of God were, indeed the ‘messengers’ of the churches, why would John need to send a letter from Jesus to them, if they stand before the throne of God (cp. Therefore, it would be an assumption without Biblical support to say they are the seven messengers (leaders) of the seven churches. However, although the seven stars are the seven angels or messengers of the seven churches (Revelation 1:16, 20 2:1 etc), and the seven lampstands are the seven churches (Revelation 1:12-13, 20 2:1 etc.), the Seven Spirits of God are not specifically connected to them. Still others believe the Seven Spirits are the seven messengers or leaders of the seven churches.
So, it doesn’t appear there is any Biblical support for the Seven Spirits of God being angels. However, this doesn’t seem plausible either first of all, because no angel is called a spirit in the Apocalypse, so why would John intend for us to understand he means angelic spirits, when he mentions ‘seven spirits’? Moreover, what angelic spirit gives or sends grace to believers (Revelation 1:4)? Such a thing is never mentioned in the Bible. angelic spirits) who stand before the throne of God (Revelation 8:2). Others believe the Seven Spirits are the seven angels (i.e.
Why would he, if he indwells the believer? Why would John need to bring a message of grace from the Holy Spirit (Revelation 1:4), if, indeed, the Holy Spirit indwells the believer? Therefore, I don’t believe the Seven Spirits of God could represent the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, none of the writers of the New Testament ever mention that the Holy Spirit sends grace to believers or even sends his greeting to them. Some have thought these seven spirits are the Holy Spirit. Jesus mentioned that he has the Seven Spirits of God (Revelation 3:1).
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