Revelation 1; A Coming Judgment Unveiled
A Coming Judgment Unveiled
(1) Prediction (v1-7)
The Apostle John would reveal future events that “must shortly come to pass” (v1). These events that he saw by vision was to be written the defense of the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Who are the recipients of the message? It was the 7 churches in Asia Minor (v11) whom John named who were given the mandate to disseminate this prophecy to God’s people (v3) that they may be blessed with the truth!
(2) Presence (v8-16)
Jesus promised that His presence and His power would protect His people as they fulfilled His commandment upon earth till His return again on the same spot He would be ascended to heaven. This book is a sequel giving the events leading to His coming upon earth physically and thereafter.
(3) Preparation (v17-20)
When John came in the presence of God, He was as one who has no strength before Him like the prophets Isaiah (Isa. 6) and Daniel (Dan 2, 7, 8-12). Jesus assured that He came to give him courage to stand for Him. He was asked to “Fear not”. Jesus is the first and the last, He is in full control of human affairs and the happenings upon earth. And He asked John to write concerning the message He has for His people in the church.