The word revelation is the Greek word 601 in the Strong’s concordance which means to take off the covering or reveal. There is no reason for people to not understand this book or be confused to its meaning and purpose. The book was written by John (the apostle for whom Jesus loved) on the island of Patmos in the year 96 A.D. John was in prison upon the island due to persecution against the Christian community.
Ch. 1
1:1 (compare: Daniel 2:29). Revelation G 602/601; the revealing, to take off the covering. God gave this to John to be revealed not hidden.
1:2 (compare: John 1:7). This was given to his servants so they will know the truth.
1:3 blessed G 3107; happy. Keep G 5083; to guard (from loss or injury). We are to understand this book and keep its sayings.
1:4 which was and is and is to come: this is Jesus Christ. The seven churches geographically made a circle. The names are not particularly important; rather what they taught was the important thing.
1:5 (compare: Isa 55:4, Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 3:14). He is King of kings and Lord of lords. He paid that price upon the cross and defeated death. His words are faithful and true.
1:6 (compare: Ezekiel 40:46). In the millennium temple we who serve God will fill this role.
1:7 kindred G 5443; race, clan, tribe. (Compare: 1 Thess 4:17, Zech 12:10). This is the way Christ comes back when He shall reign. He only comes back once, not a couple of times (there is no secret rapture). Every knee shall bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
1:8 (compare: John 1:1). Alpha: the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega: the last letter in the Greek alphabet. He is the all-encompassing. He is the Almighty, all knowing, Omnipotent God. Christ was in the beginning with God.
1:9 John was also a partaker in the trials and hardships that come about. John was in jail not for stealing or anything bad but for teaching the word and doing the work of God. He was there to give a testimony and witness for God.
1:10 the Lords day: the millennium. (Compare: 1 Thess 5:2, 2 Thess 2:2, 2 Peter 3:10). It is important to understand where John was taken. Remember one day with the Lord is a thousand years and a thousand years with the Lord is as one day (2 Peter 3:8). John was taken to the first day of the millennium to be shown things that will happen during, before and after this time. For trumpet compare Zephaniah 1:14-16.
1:11 book: this would be the bible. The number seven means spiritual perfection. It is important to understand what these churches were teaching, for in them you will see an overall view of what and how many of the churches teach and do today.
1:12 candlestick G 3087; lamp stands. These are the seven churches. The Lord will tell us this info in verse 20.
1:13 pap’s G 3149; breast. This was the Son of Man in the middle of the churches. This is Christ on the day He returns.
1:14-15 (compare: Daniel 7:9, 10:6, Ezekiel 43:2). White signifies purity (pureness). Flame of fire is God’s presence, the Shekinah Glory (compare: Hebrews 12:29).
1:16 the seven stars are the seven angels of the seven churches (see verse 20). Two-edged sword: this is the Word of God (compare: Ephesians 6:17, Isaiah 11:4 2 Thess 2:8, Hebrews 4:12). The weapon we fight with is the Word of God. This is why we will find out later we will not need the sun anymore for the brightness of Jesus will be with us in heaven (compare: Revelation 21:23).
1:17 I AM: the sacred name of God used, YHVH (I AM THAT I AM).
1:18 Christ was crucified and killed then rose again defeating death and is the way of eternal life. He holds the key to release you from death and hell.
1:19 John is told to write what he will see on the day, after the day and before the day of the millennium. There should be no mystery as long as we stick to what God says and not traditions of men.
1:20 angels G 32; messengers. Allow God to clarify things for you. All answers are written within His word, we just need to put the time in to seek them out.
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