Revelation 1:1-8, pt1 – To Him Who Loved Us "To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood" (v5b) I. The Revelation of Jesus Christ (vv1-3) ---A. of the SAVIOR (v1a) ------it is from and about Jesus Christ ---B. given to SERVANTS (SEVEN CHURCHES) (v1b) ------it is given to specific churches representing all churches ---C. take place SHORTLY (SOON) (v1c) ------last days are at hand, eventually culminating in Christ's return and victory ---E. sent to SERVANT (JOHN) (vv1e-2) ------it is sent to the prophet and apostle John around AD95 ---F. gives BLESSING (v3) ------read, hear, and keep its teaching for great blessing ------1) encouragement to the Christian/church before Christ comes ------2) evangelism/warning to the sinner before Christ comes II. The Greeting to the Seven Churches (vv4-8) ---A. THREE PERSONS (vv4-5a) ------grace and peace from Father, Spirit, and Son ---B. THREE OFFICES (v5a) ------grace and peace from Prophet, Priest, and King ---C. THREE BLESSINGS (vv5b-6) ------Christ loved us, washed us, made us kings and priests ---D. THREE ASSURANCES (vv5-8) ------Christ's work, Christ's return, Christ's sovereignty
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