REVIVAL TALK

Revelation 1:8 The Book of Revelation is an apocalyptic book of future events. It gives us a prophetic look into the consummation of the ages.   It has been titled the Revelation of John, because the Apostle John authored this great work. In reality it should be titled, “The Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ.” The first eight verses reveal the Lord Jesus Christ as the central figure of this Revelation.   Verse 1 reveals Jesus as the channel of the Word and testimony of God.   Verse 2 teaches that He is the source of blessings.   Verse 3 promises His blessings to those who hear and keep the words of this prophecy.   John continues in Verse 5 , “He is the faithful witness, the first born of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. “ He is revealed to be the source of all grace who loves and cleanses us through His shed blood.   The first eight verses are a commentary on the Lord Jesus Christ.    The verses of chapter one reveal Him as a Prophet, Priest,