Revelation –
Part II
(Revelation 1:1-8)
Verse 1:
This letter is a revelation, an unveiling, an apocalypse. Note there is just
one revelation and it came from God. It is about Christ and was passed by
Christ through an angel to John.
This letter is a revelation, an unveiling, an apocalypse. Note there is just
one revelation and it came from God. It is about Christ and was passed by
Christ through an angel to John.
The message
was “signified,” conveyed by a series of signs and symbols. Therefore, the book
is filled with figurative language. This verse warns the readers of taking a
literal approach in interpreting its message.
was “signified,” conveyed by a series of signs and symbols. Therefore, the book
is filled with figurative language. This verse warns the readers of taking a
literal approach in interpreting its message.
The word
translated “shortly” can be translated several ways depending on the context.
It can mean “quickly” or “speedily” referring to how fast it happens. It can
also refer to the events beginning to take place soon.
translated “shortly” can be translated several ways depending on the context.
It can mean “quickly” or “speedily” referring to how fast it happens. It can
also refer to the events beginning to take place soon.
Verse 2:
John wants it to be known that he faithfully recorded what was revealed. The
report was accurate and reliable. He makes it clear that this revelation was
indeed the Word of God. (Revelation 22:18-19)
John wants it to be known that he faithfully recorded what was revealed. The
report was accurate and reliable. He makes it clear that this revelation was
indeed the Word of God. (Revelation 22:18-19)
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