Revelation 1

Johns Vision of the Glorified

Christ
Review from Last Week
The Apostle John is on the Island
of Patmos, having been exiled
there on account of the Word of
God and the testimony of Jesus.
Messengers from 7 churches in
Asia Minor are sent to minister to
him there.
John receives revelation from
Christ to send back to these
churches concerning:
the things which he has seen
the things which are
the things which shall take place
after these things (1:19).
 The Prologue of the Apocalypse
(Rev 1:1-8)
Preface (1:1-3)
Address and Doxology (1:4-6)
Greeting is from both John and the Triune Godhead.
Christ is listed last and His work expounded upon.
The faithful witness
Firstborn of the dead
Ruler of the kings of the earth
Doxology praise to Christ for His love and work on
our behalf.
The Theme of the Book (1:7-8)
 Johns Vision of the Glorified Christ
Johns Commission to Write (1:9-20)
The first commission to write (1:9-11)
The source of the commission (1:12-16)
One like a Son of Man (cf. Dan 7:13-14; Mark 13:26)
Robe reaching to the feet and golden girdle (cf. Rev 15:6)
J Head and hair white like white wool, like snow (cf. Dan 7:9)
U Eyes like a flame of fire
Feet like gleaming bronze that has been caused to glow in a
D

furnace
G Voice like the sound of many waters (cf. Ezek 43:2)
E Holding in His right hand 7 stars
From His mouth proceeds a sharp, two-edged sword (cf. Isa
11:4)
Appearance like the sun shining in its strength
 The Commission Restated and
Amplified (1:17-20)
Johns reaction (v. 17a)
Christs encouragement and command (vv.
17b-19)
Explanation of the seven stars and seven
lampstands (v. 20)
Next Week: Revelation 2

Letters to the Seven Churches