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.

Revelation chapter 2

Rev 2

Letters to seven churches in Asia minor by John. 

Ephesus Church were commended but should do more on selfless-love

1 Write to the Messenger to the church in Ephesus: These things says the One holding the seven stars in His Right Hand, Who is walking in the middle of the seven golden-lamp-stands:

2 I am aware of your efforts and weariness and your cheerful endurance, in that, you did not lift up the worthless things; and you are able to test those who called themselves apostles but were not, and you find out they were false;

3 and through having cheerful-endurance, you have lifted up My name and never get wearied. 

4 But, to be held against you is that, you have left your first AGAPE LOVE.

5 Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the foremost of the work. if not, however, I am coming to you, and I will move your lamp-stands out of its place, in case you do not repent.

6 but, a thing you hold on to, that you should hate, is those works of Nicolaitans (idea of keeping Judaism concepts in Christianity), which, even I, hate. (Act 6:5, Rev 2:15, Hate what God hate).

7 those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT has said to the ears of the church. Those who will prevail over them, will be given, to eat out of the tree of zoe-Life, which is in the Paradise (place of future happiness) of God.

Smyrna Church were about to be persecuted

8 Write the Messenger unto the church in Smyrna: these things says the Foremost in rank and even to the latter end, Who happened to be dead but is alive:

9 I am aware of your poverty - but you are wealthy - even the blasphemy and afflictions of those who are calling themselves Jews, and they are not; but are assembly of people (synagogue) of satan.

10 do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, devil is about to cast out of you into prison, at least you will be tested and have afflictions for ten days. Be faithful up to death, and I will give you Crown of Zoe-Life.

11 Those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT says to the ears of the church. Those, who overcome will not be hurt by the second death.

Pergamus church was in a very difficult terrain and encouraged not compromise 

12 Write even the messenger unto the church in Pergamum: these things says the One having a swift double mouthed long-sword:

13 I am aware of where you dwell, where there will be a throne for satan; and you hold fast to My Name, and never deny Faith unto Me, and besides, in the days of Antipas who is of satan (an evil son of Herod); My witnesses (martyrs) and My believers were killed where you dwelled.

14 But I have a few things against you; for there with you, are those who lay hold on teachings of eating food offered to idols (as) Balaam taught Balak, who cast snares/scandals before the children of Israel to act harlotry (greediness). 

15 and you likewise, have those who similarly lay hold on the teachings of Nicolaitans (proselytes ideology) (Rev:2:6)

16 Therefore, repent! if not, however, I am coming to you quickly, and will make war with them by the sword of My mouth.

17 Those who will hold on to it will hear, what the SPIRIT says to the ears of the churches. I will give those who overcome, what a hidden food of reference (mna or manna); and to them will be given, a white pepple (ticket of admission), even with a new-age name written upon the pebble, which no one knows, if not those receiving it. 

Thyatira church were caring but corrupted with money

18 Write even the Messenger unto the church in Thyatira: these things says the Son of God, Who has His eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet similar in appearance to burnished-fine bronze (brass).

19 I am aware of your Faith and cheerful-endurance, your deeds of selfless-love and relief-services; and your works at latter end shall be more excellent than the first ones.

20 But to be held against you is that, you leave the woman, who called herself prophetess, deceiving you to eat things offered to idols (as) Jezebel taught Mine own servants to act harlotry (greediness/stinginess) 

21 a space of time will be given to her, at least to repent, but will choose not to repent from her harlotry, 

22 Behold, I will throw her into a (sick)-bed, and those committing adultery with her into great afflictions, in case they would not repent from their deeds.

23 and her children will be destroyed in death; even all the churches will know, that I am the One who search out the inner-most part (kidney) and the heart; and will give each of you according to your deeds.

24 However, tell the rest of you in Thyatira, as many that do not hold on to this thing of satan; who had not known the depth of the teachings, like saying; "no burden/need of others should be cast upon you" - 

25 - who until (I) come here, notwithstanding, you will possibly be seizing what you have. (stinginess) 

26 And to them who overcome, and preserve My works (of love), till the ultimate end, will I give the authority upon heathen-nations,

27 And they will shepherd them by staff of iron, as though, to crush clayey-equipments, and as even I have received it from My FATHER. (Ps 2:9)

28 and stars will be given to them by the morning.

29 Those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT has said, to the ears of the Churches.

Revelation chapter 3

Rev 3

Sardis church had some of them who were spiritually dead

1 Write even the Messenger unto the Church in Sardis: these things says the One Who has the seven STARS and the seven are of the SPIRIT of God. I am aware of you, that are alive, that have names, but your deeds are dead.

2 become vigilant and set fast/support the remaining ones, whose work are about to die. Because I have not found you made complete before My God;

3 therefore, remember how you have heard and received, repented, and preserved (the gospel). In case you are not vigilant/stay awake, I will therefore arrive as it were a thief, and you will not at all, know what kind of hour I will arrive upon you.

4 But you have a few names (of people) in Sardis, who have not defiled their garments, and are walking with Me in white (garment), because they are worthy.

5 Those who overcome, will be clothed likewise, in white garment; and I will not at all blot out their names out of the books of Life, and I will profess their names before My FATHER and before His Angels.

6 Those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT has said to the ears of the church.

Philadephia church are helped for having little power 

7 Write the Messenger unto the church of Philadelphia: these things are said by the Holy One, Who is True; Who has the key of David; Who open and no one shut; and Who shut, and no one open. (Is 22:22)

8 I am aware of your deeds. Behold, I have given doors to be opened before you, and no one can shut them, for you have little power, and you preserve My words, and did not deny My Name.

9 Behold, I will make the assembly of people (synagogue) of satan, who called themselves Jews, and are not, but are lying; behold, they will arrive on feet to worship and at least give things before you, and know that I have selflessly-Loved you.

10 Because you have kept My Words with cheerful patience, even I will keep you out of the hour of trials, (which is) about to come upon the whole inhabited lands, to test those dwelling upon the earth.

11 I will come quickly, lay hold on what you have, at least for no one to take your crown.

12 those who overcome and have done things as the posts/pillars in the temple of My God, will not at all, go outside henceforth, and I will write their Names upon the New-age of My God, their names shall be in the city of My God, (which are) the names for the New-age Jerusalem, (that will) descend out from heaven from My God.

13 those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT says to the ears of the churches.

Laodiceans church are warned against lukewarmness.

14 Write even unto the Messenger to the church in Laodicea: these things says the Truthful Witness (martyr) of God to the faithful original creatures at the early stage and so shall it be (amen);

15 I am aware of your deeds, that you are neither cold (chilly) nor hot (boiled); I wish you were to be cold or hot.

16 Because you are lukewarm like this, and you are neither hot, nor cold; you are about to be vomited out of My mouth.

17 For you say, I am wealthy and have become wealthy to have need of nothing. But you are not aware that, you are miserable, and pitiable, poor, even blind, and naked.

18 I advice you to buy a gold refined out of fire from Me, at least to become wealthy; and white garments, at least to be clothed all round, and not to manifest shame of your nakedness, and (eye) plastering (pancake) to anoint your eyes, at least to see.

19 I admonish (convict) and discipline (train) as many as those who in case I selflessly-Love; therefore, be zealous and repent.

20 Behold, I stand upon the door, and knock; in case anyone hears My voice and open the door, I will enter towards him, and eat supper with him, and he with Me.

21 Those who overcome will be given to settle down with Me by My throne, even as I have overcome and settle with My FATHER, by HIS Throne.

22 Those who will hold on to it, will hear what the SPIRIT says to the ears of the churches.

End of the letters.