Revelation – Unraveling the Mystery!

September 3, 2006
Glen Miller

“Finding Security in a Vulnerable World!” Rev. 1

Purpose – Message to the 7 Churches

• To induce wonder and worship Rev. 5:9-14
• To instill faith Rev. 2:18
• To afflict the comfortable Rev. 2:4
• To comfort the afflicted Rev. 2:10
• To encourage faithfulness Rev. 3:21-22
• To warn the world of judgment Rev. 20
• To reaffirm Christ’s victory Rev. 19:6
• To promote discipleship Rev. 2-3
• To inspire hope Rev. 22-23

1. What God showed John! 1:1-4
   • Revelation - apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis) - unveiling
   • The blessing 1:3

   Readers
   Heeders

   • The message to the churches involves: 1:19
     
     What John saw – past “have seen”
     What John sees – present “which are”
     What is coming – future “will take place
     
     *Put your faith in the Revelation of Jesus Christ
     
     
2. What John said about Jesus! 1:4-7


• The titles given to Jesus build assurance
• The love of Jesus fosters intimacy
  
  God’s love is foreign
  God’s love reaches
  God’s love remains
  God’s love liberates
  God’s love elevates


• The return of Jesus produces hope
  
  *Find your security in His love and sovereignty
  
  
3. What John saw! 1:9-16
   
   
   • His clothing — Royalty
   • His hair — Wisdom
   • His eyes — Omniscience
   • His feet — Judgment
   • His voice — Authority
   • His right hand — Power
     
     
4. What Jesus said about Himself! 1:8:17-20
   
   
   • Jesus is the first and the last
   • Jesus is the Living One who died and is alive
   • Jesus is the key keeper
   
   
5. What does it mean to us?
   • Saved for eternity
   • Safe in His sovereignty
   • Sure of the future
   • Secure in His love

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