Revelation 1:1-20 introduces John, a witness of the word of God through Jesus Christ. God gave Jesus Christ a revelation of the things that must happen soon. Jesus Christ sent an angel to his servant John, where he then reveals of all he has seen. John reveals that those who listen and obey are blessed, for the time for God to come is near. This sections serves as an introduction to the mysteries that are about to be revealed through John. It also demonstrates that although John is the writer, Jesus Christ is the author. The next section, Revelation 1:4-8 is of John, serves as a warning of God’s arrival. John specifically highlights that the 7 spirits are what will accompany God in the judgment of the peoples. John wishes that the God and
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Verse 1 shows the purpose of the book of Revelation. In this book, God will reveal the things that must happen soon. God gave the message to Jesus Christ, and Jesus spoke to John by means of an angel. The book of Revelation emphasizes on what God wants people to know. In fact, no person could have wisdom to these things unless granted by God. God gave this revelation to his son, Jesus Christ. Only God knows of what is to happen in the future, and He gave this knowledge to Jesus to give to John. This message demonstrates many things about Jesus Christ. His glory is revealed and he is the king of kings who will rule on earth and in heaven. However, the main purpose of this book is to reveal the truth of what is coming soon. The word ‘soon’ can imply that things will come, whether it comes quickly or with delay. The bible has already predicted events that have happened, and the book of Revelation prepares us for what has not yet started. The troubles with prophecies is that they tend to speak as if the end is ready to happen, however, it does not reveal when. Because of this, people are unaware of when these things could happen and may not be prepared. As described, the angel did not reveal these things to John in a simple way. John had to hear and see strange things as if they were dreams in order to describe it to the people. With that, it is imperative to understand the descriptions to attain any understanding of what is being explained in the
Verse 1 shows the purpose of the book of Revelation. In this book, God will reveal the things that must happen soon. God gave the message to Jesus Christ, and Jesus spoke to John by means of an angel. The book of Revelation emphasizes on what God wants people to know. In fact, no person could have wisdom to these things unless granted by God. God gave this revelation to his son, Jesus Christ. Only God knows of what is to happen in the future, and He gave this knowledge to Jesus to give to John. This message demonstrates many things about Jesus Christ. His glory is revealed and he is the king of kings who will rule on earth and in heaven. However, the main purpose of this book is to reveal the truth of what is coming soon. The word ‘soon’ can imply that things will come, whether it comes quickly or with delay. The bible has already predicted events that have happened, and the book of Revelation prepares us for what has not yet started. The troubles with prophecies is that they tend to speak as if the end is ready to happen, however, it does not reveal when. Because of this, people are unaware of when these things could happen and may not be prepared. As described, the angel did not reveal these things to John in a simple way. John had to hear and see strange things as if they were dreams in order to describe it to the people. With that, it is imperative to understand the descriptions to attain any understanding of what is being explained in the