Tag: Revelation 1
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A Letter from Jesus to the Church
Jesus knows His church—its strengths, struggles, and calling. In Revelation 1:19–20, we see Him walking among the lampstands, holding His people in His hand. This message reminds us that Christ’s letters are not distant words but living calls to faithfulness, purity, and perseverance for His beloved church today.
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Jesus Brings Comfort and Hope in our Times of Fear
Terrified, John falls dead before glory. Jesus’ pierced hand lifts him: “Fear not—I died, yet live forever, holding death’s keys.” Tender, divine, suffering, risen, sovereign—He comforts the fearful. Look to Christ; fear flees in His presence.
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The Resplendent Son of Man
When John turned and saw “one like a son of man,” he saw more than a vision—he saw reality. The glorified Christ stands even now in the midst of his church: kingly, priestly, wise, unstoppable, radiant in glory. Look to him by faith, and let every fear grow dim.
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A Surprising Island
Exiled on Patmos for Christ’s sake, John endures isolation—yet God’s providence turns suffering into Revelation’s glory. In Spirit on the Lord’s Day, a trumpet voice thunders: “Write!” Amid pain, find comfort: your trials seed future joy, Christ speaks, and His Word saves. Trust the Sovereign!
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Who is Writing Revelation?
Exiled on Patmos, John calls himself your brother in tribulation, kingdom, and endurance—all in Jesus. Discover how shared suffering, unshakable rule, and patient faith bind us to Christ and each other. Revelation isn’t distant doom; it’s family strength for today!
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Behold, He Cometh!
“Behold, He is coming.” The words of Revelation ring with both terror and hope. Christ, the risen King, returns with clouds of glory and judgment. Every eye will see Him — the pierced and the piercers alike. For some, His coming means wrath. For others, it means redemption fulfilled.
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A Trinitarian Greeting
In Revelation’s greeting lies hidden glory: an everlasting Father who was, is, and is to come; an ever-present Spirit burning in weary churches; a risen Son ruling every king. Grace and peace for battle-worn saints—don’t skip this Trinitarian thunder. Your lamp can burn bright.
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A Trinitarian Blessing
In Revelation 1:5-6, John praises Jesus who loves us eternally, freed us from sin by His blood, and made us a kingdom of priests. This Trinitarian blessing demands our doxology: glory to Christ forever! Live free, proclaim His sacrifice, exalt His name alone.
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ
“The book of Revelation opens with a shock: apokalypsis – not zombies and nukes, but unveiling. God pulls back the curtain on Jesus Christ Himself. This isn’t a cryptic timeline puzzle; it’s a revelation, prophecy, and letter rolled into one – given to bless the reader, the hearer, and the doer. From Patmos, John writes…