Revelation chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

The book of Revelation was written by the beloved Apostle John. And it is the only scripture or holy writing during Christian era. It reveals the events in annum domino (A.D) or the years of dominion of our Lord. The whole book is not a one day encounter but a several days of continuous revelations which came to John over years. It started with message of assessment, appraisal and warning to Christ-Church in Asia minor . Then, series of different events that will transpire between the day of ascension of Jesus and consummation of our salvation during His one thousand years reign on this earth. Paul did a lot of teaching on it to explain new things like priesthood of Jesus (a non Levite), cleansing power of His blood, kingship and Emperorship over the last emerging Empire on earth. It was fully compiled between A.D 90-95. 

Revelation 1

Blessed are the readers, hearers and keepers of the contents of this revelations

1 Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gives Him, to show to His servant, what must happen quickly. And they were indicated by signs, through His Angels, who were sent to His servant, John, - 

2 - who is a witness to the words of God, and to the evidence-given by Jesus Christ, as much as (he) clearly discerned.

3 Supremely blessed are those reading, and those who are hearing the words of the prophecy, and holding fast to things written in it; because the set-time is near.

Grace and Peace to 7 churches in Asia-minor from the FATHER 

4 John; to the seven churches in Asia: Grace and Peace to you from the SPIRIT ONE Who HAS Been and Who IS and Who IS coming (noted: 1st time); even out from the Seven (lamps) Which are in the presence of HIS Throne;

Who is Jesus Christ:

5 and Jesus Christ, the First begotten on earth, the Chief Ruler and our King, Who selflessly-Love us, our Faithful Martyr (Witness), loosened out of the dead, for our offences through His blood, '

6 - He does things (as) our PRIEST in the kingdom of God, His FATHER; His Glory, and Dominion is unto ages of ages. Amen.

7 Behold, Yes and Amen, He is coming amid the clouds, and all eyes will see Him, even the One Whom they pierced (transfixed), and all the tribes/races of the earth shall lament upon Him.

GOD SPEAKS 

8 I AM Alpha to Omega (A to Z in English alphabets) [from the ancient time to the ultimate end], says the Supreme Lord and God. The All-Mighty/Omnipotent, WHO has BEEN, and WHO IS and WHO IS coming. (noted: 2nd time)

Day 1: John was in the spirit

Introduction to the letters given to John for the 7 Churches in Asia minor

9 I, John, your brother, and co-partakers in the afflictions and cheerful-patience in the Kingdom of God; happened to be in Island called Patmos (Isle in Mediterranean), because of the words/account of Jesus, and the testimony of Jesus.

10 In the spirit, it happens to be in the days of the Lord (years of judgment and dominion of the Lord - (A.D) Anno Domino), and the mega part is the sound I heard behind me, as of a trumpet;

11 saying, [I the alpha to omega, the Foremost to the latter end , Write what you will see on a scroll/book and dispatch unto seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea;

12 And amidst the voice preaching to me; I turned to see, and on turning, I saw seven golden lamp-stands (candlesticks),

13 and in the middle of the lamp-stands, is a Man, similar in appearance to the SON, clothed from the breast down towards the feet, and girded about with golden belt.

14 Moreover, even on His Head are white-hairs like wool, white like snow; and His eyes like a flame of fire;

15 and His feet similar in appearance to lustrous fine brass (copper), as it were refined in a furnace; and His voice, like much water;

16 and has seven Stars in His right hand, and proceeding out from His mouth, is di-mouthed sharp sword (long and broad sabre); and His face, is like sun, shining in its power.

Jesus speaks

17 And when I clearly discerned Him, I fell down, as though dead, towards His feet. And He put His Right Hand upon me, saying, fear not; I am the Foremost in rank and even to the latter end;

18 Who happened to be dead but lived on, and behold I am living unto the ages of the ages, and I have the key to the hades (hideous place) of death.

19 Therefore, write what you will see, even what is existing (now), and what are about to happen amid these (years) of A.D

20 (as for) the mystery of the seven Stars, which you see upon My Right Hand, and the seven golden-lampstands (candlesticks): the seven Stars, are the Messengers to the seven Churches; and the seven Lampstands are for the seven Churches.