Posted in Book of Revelation, Jesus Revealed as, Revelation 1, Word of God, tagged Bible, Christ, Holy Spirit, humble, obedient, presence of God, trumpet on March 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,” (Revelations 1:10)
“I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day…” John was in the Spirit of worship in spite of being persecuted, because he felt privileged to suffer persecution for the Savior whom he loved [...]
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Posted in Book of Revelation, Jesus Revealed as, Lamb of God, Revelation 1, tagged Christ, companion, God, love, patience, persecution, tribulation on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (Revelations 1:9)
John also lived the Word of God and had the testimony of Jesus in [...]
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Posted in Book of Revelation, High Priest, Jesus Revealed as, King of kings, Revelation 1, the Almighty, tagged alpha, beginning, Christ, counsel, end, ending, God, omega, priest on March 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”
Perhaps you have heard the expression “spill the beans” meaning: give us the essence or “bottom line” of the story at the beginning so we don’t have to wait till the [...]
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Posted in Book of Revelation, Jesus Revealed as, Revelation 1, Son of God, tagged born again, born of God, Christ, firstborn, God, love, resurrection on January 19, 2008 | 4 Comments »
“… and the first begotten of the dead…” (Rev 1:5)
Jesus Christ is the “first begotten” in all things good and of importance to almighty God, and ultimately to us. Jesus is first and above all – he is preeminent meaning “Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding.” The heavenly Father has determined that [...]
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Posted in Book of Revelation, Jesus Revealed as, Revelation 1, Word of God, tagged Christ, faithful, faithful witness, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, testimony, witness, Word of God on January 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness…” (Rev 1:5)
Jesus said “I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.” John 8:18 The testimony of Jesus is that faithful witness to every soul. It bears witness of the truth of God’s Word and the intention [...]
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Posted in Book of Revelation, Jesus Revealed as, Revelation 1, Word of God, tagged Bible, Christ, Jesus, record, testimony, Word of God on December 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.” (Rev 1:2)
The Revelation message was “sent and signified” by Jesus’ angel unto John “Who bare record of the word of God…” John is stating plainly that this message is not something that is [...]
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“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:” (Rev 1:1)
Note: The message of the book of Revelations is so important to Jesus and God the Father, that approximately [...]
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