There are so many Christians that are suffering for the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world today because the world hates Jesus and all those who He has saved us out of the world (John 15:19). John the apostle is sentenced to prison on the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Imagine having to go to prison just because you wanted people to come to the knowledge of the truth that is found in Jesus. I guess …
(Revelation 1:9-10)…..9 I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet,…..
Who was John the apostle, and why was he imprisoned on the island of Patmos? John was known as the “beloved disciple,” or the “disciple that Jesus loved” (John 13:23) (John 19:26) (John …
(Revelation 1:7-9)…..7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
The greatest event that man will ever see will be the return of Jesus Christ to this earth because this will be an event where every eye will see Him. What a wonderful day that will …
(Revelation 1:4-6)…..4 John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him beglory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Who is this Faithful Witness …
(Revelation 1:4-6)…..4 John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, …
(Revelation 1:4-6)…..4 John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him beglory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
One has to love the …
In looking at the Revelation of Jesus Christ, I mentioned that it is a declaration of the “unveiling, “the removing of the cover, ” the “Apokolupsis” of Jesus Christ. The Father has “taken the cover off” and has revealed the glory of His Son to the church. Literally, what has taken place is that God has given the Revelation of His Son To His Son, Who gave it to His Angel to give it to John, that He might give it to us His Church. Just meditate on the …
So what do we know about the book of Revelation? As we begin our journey in looking at this vision given to John, I think it would be crucial to look at some background. The author of “The Revelation of Jesus Christ is John the Apostle (Revelation 1:1) (1:9) (21:2) (22:8). The title describes the content and purpose of John’s writing which is to “take the cover off,” taken from the greek word “Apokalupsis.” In this case it is the uncovering or unveiling of the glory of Jesus …
Well it certainly feels like the last days, doesn’t it? Now I don’t know for sure any date or time of Christ’s return, but it sure feels ripe for time. With that in mind, I am sitting here of looking into the Revelation of Jesus Christ (known as the book of Revelation), and wondering if I should begin a series of devotions through this book. Maybe now is the time! We’ll see! But this today let me address the very first words of this book, “The Revelation of Jesus …
(Hebrews 11:6)…..6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
A right relationship with God does not happen by accident it requires faith, and a diligence in seeking Him. I preached on seeking the Lord this last Sunday, and even used this verse in the sermon to show God’s expectation that He has of His people to seek Him. Seeking God has been talked about …
