"The Revelation of Jesus Christ" - Rev. 1:1
(Gal. 1:11-12, 2:7-8, 1 Pet. 1:5, 9-10, 13)
Behold, the Christology of Eschatology! Don’t look away. This revelation isn’t a secondary issue. The first 5 words of the Book of Revelation says it all! The Book of Revelation reveals Jesus Christ.
When the Apostle Paul received “the Revelation of Jesus Christ”, the divine thing being revealed to him was “the Gospel” (Gal. 1:11-12, 2:7-8). It is neither right nor safe to ignore “the Revelation of Jesus Christ” given to Paul! So, why are so many people ignoring “the Revelation of Jesus Christ” given to the Apostle John (Rev. 1:1)? Even so, when the Apostle Peter spoke about “the Revelation of Jesus Christ” in his own epistles, the divine thing in question that will soon be revealed is “salvation” (1 Pet. 1:13; 1 Pet. 1:5, 9-10). These are plainly stated facts of pure apostolic doctrine. Therefore, I conclude, it is neither right nor safe to ignore “the Revelation of Jesus Christ” given to the Apostle John.
"The Testimony of Jesus Christ" - Rev. 1:2
(Rev. 1:2, 12:11, 17, 19:10)
The Testimony of Jesus Christ is the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:1-3). Through this testimony – and not without it – the saints of the Last Days will overcome the Dragon by the blood of the Lamb (Rev. 12:11, 17)! The Book of Revelation isn’t an expendable portion of Holy Scripture. No! You need this testimony. This isn’t your personal testimony of conversion to Christ. This is “the Testimony of Jesus Christ” as it is defined in Revelation 1:1-3.
Can it be said of you, right now, that you “have the Testimony of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 12:17)? Maybe not. Most people are confounded when they read the Book of Revelation because they have almost completely ignored the messages given by the Prophets of the Old Testament. I’m talking about Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephania, Haggai, Zechariah, & Malachi. I must warn you! The Dragon is coming for you (Rev. 12:17). It’s time to start reading the Prophets. You will never understand the Book of Revelation without the witness of the Prophets. Scripture interprets Scripture. Even so, the angel testified, “the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy” (Rev. 19:10).
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