Revelation: Words Of Blessing and Comfort from Christ

Revelation: Words Of Blessing and Comfort from Christ | Roche Coleman, Ph.D Revelation 1:1-11 Impact Fact: The book of Revelation provides words of blessing and comfort from Jesus Christ

Title: Revelation: Words of Blessings and Comfort from Christ Pt1
Text: Revelation 1:1-11
Vital Verse(s):
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the
prophecy and heed the
things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3
Nuggets to Nibble:
Revelation in Christian theology expresses the significant self-
disclosure of God to man. The Greek
language possesses various terms and
expressions relevant to this process. Revelation from the Greek
apokalyptoœ
, is a compound word formed from kalyptoœ
(hide, conceal) and apo (from). The word
denotes the unveiling of something previously hidden. God the Father, through His Son Jesus Christ
,
impart to John “the things which must soon take place” (Revelation 1:1). John describes himself as a
“brother” and “fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance” (Revelation 1:9). As
a result of John’s devotion, the apostle dwells on t
he island of Patmos because of “the testimony of
Jesus” (Revelation 1:9b). On the isolated island Christ supernaturally unveils his eschatological plan
for humanity. Seven churches in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey), receive word of comfort and
correction.
Then the scene shifts to the glorious throne of the Father and His marvelous acts to
restore paradise lost. Satan attempts to distort the words of blessings. One should not approach the
book of Revelation with fear but faithful expectation. The wonderful
Father assures the followers of
His Son that Satan’s lease on earth and reign of tyranny has come to an end. May this study in
Revelation renew your hope and increase your faith in Christ Jesus.
Outline of Text
1. The revelation of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 1:1-3
2. The recommendation for the seven churches.
Revelation 1:4-11
Impact Fact :The book of revelation provides words of blessings and comfort from Jesus Christ