Another description of Jesus Christ introduced to us in the first chapter is that “His eyes are like a flame of fire, ad his feet are like unto burnished brass.” Rev. 19:12 describes His eyes as a blazing fire. Daniel 10:6 gives a vision of one who had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were…
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful…
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a…
To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who…
The place of John’s vision was “in the isle that is called Patmos.” This was a rocky, barren island off the coast of Asia Minor. Tradition has it that John was exiled there by the Romans. There is no evidence to support this claim, however. The purpose of the vision is stated in verse nine:…
Jesus reveals these visions to John through his angel (2:7,11, 17, 29; 3:6,13,22; 22:16). Other examples outside the book include Acts 5:19-20, 8:26; 10:3-6,22; 12:7-11; 27:23). It is a prophecy of Jesus (19:10) coming soon in picture form. (1:3,8; 22:7, 20). Through the agency of Jesus, angels, and John, God showed his servants through the…
Is the book a revelation of or about the person of Jesus (objective genitive) or is it a revelation from Jesus (subjective genitive)? It is accurate to see that as one “reads the prophecy of this book and is blessed upon reading, hearing, and keeping it,”(Rev. 1:3), it is a prophetic revelation and thus, can…
The book is first introduced as being “sealed.” Particularly, it is a scroll with seven wax seals. As each is opened, a sequence of events is unfolded beginning with war, famine, disease, earthquakes, and heavenly signs that point to some crisis. Several characters include the beast who is backed by a false prophet. The opposition…
I. INTRODUCTION: 1:1-81. The caption and salutation (1-3)2. The Address to the seven churches of Asia and a doxology (4-6)3. Summary theme: Christ is coming! (7) – The Revelation of Jesus Christ (1)4. Jesus’ Own Self-Designation (8) II. JOHN’S VISION OF CHRIST (1:9-20)III. LETTERS TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES (2:1 – 3:22)1. The church at Ephesus…
John was to write down what he sees but the book contains letters written to the saints in seven cities (ekklesias) in chapters two and three and opens with a grand vision of the present position and power of Jesus Christ. Therefore, one could see the book structured in the following way. Threefold Structure Based…