THE VISION OF CHRIST Revelation 1
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne Revelation 1:1-4 ESV
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet Revelation 1:9-10 KJV
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne Revelation 1:4 KJV
saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” Revelation 1:11 NKJV
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. Revelation 1:3 NKJV
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 ESV
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John Revelation 1:2 NKJV
THE OUTLINE OF REVELATION ONE I. INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL Revelation 1:1-3
I. INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL Revelation 1:1-3 A. The Revelation Revelation 1:1
I. INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL Revelation 1:1-3 B. The Messenger Revelation 1:1-2
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:1-4 KJV
I. INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL Revelation 1:1-3 C. The Blessed Revelation 1:3
THE OUTLINE OF REVELATION ONE II. JOHN’S SALUTATION Revelation 1:4-8
II. JOHN’S SALUTATION Revelation 1:4-8 A. To The Seven Churches In Asia Revelation 1:3
II. JOHN’S SALUTATION Revelation 1:4-8 B. From Jesus Christ Revelation 1:4-8
THE OUTLINE OF REVELATION ONE III. JOHN’S VISION Revelation 1:9-20
III. JOHN’S VISION Revelation 1:4-8 A. His Location Revelation 1:9-10
III. JOHN’S VISION Revelation 1:4-8 B. The Description Of Christ Revelation 1:10-20
And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. Revelation 14:14 KJV
rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:4-5 ESV
Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. Revelation 2:5 KJV
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NKJV
For the word of God is alive and powerful For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12 NLT