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Revelation. Fascinating book that fills with awe Four horsemen Dragon & beasts The Lamb of God. Revelation. Souls benefit from a study of Revelation Steer us away from sin Give us hope in persecution Reassure us that Christ will conquer. Revelation. Christ Among The Lampstands.
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Revelation • Fascinating book that fills with awe • Four horsemen • Dragon & beasts • The Lamb of God
Revelation • Souls benefit from a study of Revelation • Steer us away from sin • Give us hope in persecution • Reassure us that Christ will conquer
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands Letters To The Churches
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • These events will shortly take place, 1:1-3 • Read • Hear • Keep
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Key “characters” introduced, 1:4-8 • Seven churches • The Father • The Holy Spirit, cf. Zech. 3:9; 4:6, 10 • The Christ • Faithful witness, Jn. 8:14 • Firstborn from the dead, 1 Cor. 15:20-23 • Ruler over kings, 1 Tim. 6:15 • Loved us, Jn. 3:16
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Key “characters” introduced, 1:4-8 • Seven churches • The Father • The Holy Spirit, cf. Zech. 3:9; 4:6, 10 • The Christ • Washed away sins, Acts 22:16 • Made us kings/kingdom, Col. 1:13 • Made us priests, 1 Pt. 2:19 • Coming with clouds, Acts 1:9-11; Isa. 19:1; Eze. 30:3; 34:12; Mt. 24:30
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Christ is portrayed with great majesty, 1:9-20 • John on Patmos • In the Spirit, cf. 2 Cor. 12:1-6 • The Lord’s Day, Mt. 28:1; Acts 2:1; • 1 Cor. 16:1, 2 • Message for the seven churches.
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Christ is portrayed with great majesty, 1:9-20 • Son of Man, 1:12-16; Mt. 9:6 • Clothed: Priestly • White hair: Holy • Eyes: Penetrating • Feet: Crushing
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Christ is portrayed with great majesty, 1:9-20 • Son of Man, 1:12-16; Mt. 9:6 • Voice: Overwhelming • Sword: Judgment • Shining: Majesty
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands • Christ is portrayed with great majesty, 1:9-20 • Awe & terror • Christ speaks • Victorious • Power • Angels • Churches
Revelation Letters To The Churches • Interesting points about the letters • Representative of all churches • No collective organization • Publicly addressed
Revelation Letters To The Churches • Interesting points about the letters • Pattern • Addressee • I.D. of Christ • “I know” • Good • Bad • Warning, Exhortation • Promise
Revelation Letters To The Churches Ephesus, 2:1-7 Smyrna, 2:8-11 Pergamos, 2:12-17 Thyatira, 2:18-29 Sardis, 3:1-6 Philadelphia, 3:7-13 Laodicea, 3:14-22
Revelation Christ Among The Lampstands Letters To The Churches
Revelation • Fascinating book that fills with awe • Four horsemen • Dragon & beasts • The Lamb of God
Revelation • Souls benefit from a study of Revelation • Steer us away from sin • Give us hope in persecution • Reassure us that Christ will conquer