The Revelation of Jesus Christ - Revelation 1.1-3
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Here is the snapshot from "The Revelation of Jesus Christ - Revelation 1.1-3" on September 8, 2024.
Revelation is a glorious book with an urgent message for the church: The Lamb wins. However, many miss this message by treating it as a roadmap for the future or by being confused by its imagery and symbolism. Some Christians read it with one hand on the Bible and the other on the newspaper, trying to connect it to current events. Others find the vivid language too foreign, and thus miss its message.
Revelation has an author and an audience. It was written for the first-century church, and we must read it from their perspective to understand its message. John tells us right away how to approach it.
#1 Revelation is Apocalyptic:
Revelation is Apocalyptic meaning it unveils divine truth through symbolic imagery. It's not a literal or chronological map but rather its a picture book filled with visual, symbolic language to help us see unseen realities.
#2 Revelation is About Jesus:
The book begins with “The revelation of Jesus Christ,” which is both from Jesus and it is about Jesus. If you read Revelation and miss Jesus, you've missed the entire message. Throughout the book, Jesus is the central figure—from the Lamb who conquers to the rider on the white horse.
#3 Revelation is a Letter:
Revelation is a letter to seven actual historical churches in Asia Minor. To understand it, we must read it with their historical and cultural context in mind. This is why John insists that it shows “the things that must soon take place”— it is relevant to the first-century church and then holding truths for us today.
#4 Revelation is Authoritative Prophecy:
The opening verses declare Revelation's divine origin. It is authoritative prophecy, meaning it is God's Word given through Jesus to the church. This book culminates all biblical prophecy and speaks to our present discipleship and faithfulness, not just depicting future events.
#5 Revelation Must Be Heard and Kept:
Revelation promises a blessing to those who hear and keep its message. It calls us to faithful discipleship and courage as we align our hearts and lives with God's glory, resist compromise, and live for Christ alone.
We need Revelation because things are not as they seem. The book gives us a new perspective: Jesus is Lord, the church is secure, evil will be vanquished, and all wrongs will be made right.
The Lamb Wins.
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Here is the snapshot from "The Revelation of Jesus Christ - Revelation 1.1-3" on September 8, 2024.
Revelation is a glorious book with an urgent message for the church: The Lamb wins. However, many miss this message by treating it as a roadmap for the future or by being confused by its imagery and symbolism. Some Christians read it with one hand on the Bible and the other on the newspaper, trying to connect it to current events. Others find the vivid language too foreign, and thus miss its message.
Revelation has an author and an audience. It was written for the first-century church, and we must read it from their perspective to understand its message. John tells us right away how to approach it.
#1 Revelation is Apocalyptic:
Revelation is Apocalyptic meaning it unveils divine truth through symbolic imagery. It's not a literal or chronological map but rather its a picture book filled with visual, symbolic language to help us see unseen realities.
#2 Revelation is About Jesus:
The book begins with “The revelation of Jesus Christ,” which is both from Jesus and it is about Jesus. If you read Revelation and miss Jesus, you've missed the entire message. Throughout the book, Jesus is the central figure—from the Lamb who conquers to the rider on the white horse.
#3 Revelation is a Letter:
Revelation is a letter to seven actual historical churches in Asia Minor. To understand it, we must read it with their historical and cultural context in mind. This is why John insists that it shows “the things that must soon take place”— it is relevant to the first-century church and then holding truths for us today.
#4 Revelation is Authoritative Prophecy:
The opening verses declare Revelation's divine origin. It is authoritative prophecy, meaning it is God's Word given through Jesus to the church. This book culminates all biblical prophecy and speaks to our present discipleship and faithfulness, not just depicting future events.
#5 Revelation Must Be Heard and Kept:
Revelation promises a blessing to those who hear and keep its message. It calls us to faithful discipleship and courage as we align our hearts and lives with God's glory, resist compromise, and live for Christ alone.
We need Revelation because things are not as they seem. The book gives us a new perspective: Jesus is Lord, the church is secure, evil will be vanquished, and all wrongs will be made right.
The Lamb Wins.
To listen to the audio and video Sermon Snapshot click here.
To watch the full message click here.
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