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Revelation
Chapter 1 (KJV) |
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew
unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and
signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus
Christ, and of all things that he saw.
3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this
prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at
hand.
4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you,
and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the
seven Spirits which are before his throne;
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first
begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that
loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to
him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and
they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of
him. Even so, Amen.
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the
Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation,
and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called
Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a
great voice, as of a trumpet,
11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What
thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in
Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and
unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being
turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son
of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a
golden girdle.
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow;
and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a
furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth
went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his
strength.
17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his
right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for
evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are,
and the things which shall be hereafter;
20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right
hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the
seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven
churches.
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Church of Christ
Sermons From Chapter One of the Revelation
By Bobby Stafford
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Revelation promises a blessing to every disciple who reads, hears,
and keeps its words (Revelation 1:3). This book unveils Jesus to
suffering saints and calls us to faithful endurance with living
hope. We begin by hearing what the first hearers heard and
by obeying what Christ reveals.
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Revelation greets the churches with an unveiling from God
through Jesus Christ, given “in signs,” near in its
beginning, and sure in its comfort. It blesses those who
hear and keep its words and anchors faith in the risen Lord
who reigns and returns (Revelation 1:1–8).
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Revelation 1:9–20 shows the risen
Lord among His churches. John, exiled on Patmos for the gospel,
hears a trumpet-like voice and sees Christ in glory—the First and
the Last—holding the churches and speaking by His living word. This
vision strengthens endurance, holiness, and hope.
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Church of Christ
Sermons From the Book of Revelation
By David Hersey
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John’s introduction to Revelation sets the tone for a
divine message of hope and endurance during intense persecution. This
lesson unpacks the book’s opening verses, highlighting its authorship,
authority, audience, and symbolism. Understanding these foundations is
key to interpreting Revelation through the eyes of its original,
first-century readers. |
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John's Vision of Jesus Christ
(Revelation 1:10-20) (Lesson 6)
This
lesson explores John's awe-inspiring vision of Jesus Christ in
Revelation 1:10–20. Rich in symbolism, it offers comfort to believers
while concealing its meaning from enemies of the cross. Understanding
this vision prepares readers for the deeper revelations that follow and
strengthens their faith in the living Christ. |
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