1:1-2
The
Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants – things
which must shortly take place. And He
sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the
word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.
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The title of the
book of Revelation is the “unveiling of the glory of
Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:1), because it reveals the
perfection of His heart,
power and
leadership in
preparing the nations for the glory of God (Hab. 2:14; Num. 14:21; Ps. 72:19;
Isa. 11:9). The Father’s primary purpose in giving us this book is to reveal
the infinite and
eternal beauty of
His Son (Isa. 4:2; Hag. 2:7), as well as, the brilliance of His unfolding “battle”.
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Revelation – unveiling/drawing aside curtain of
concealment
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The Father commissioned Jesus to
“unveil” certain dimensions of His infinite beauty and
eternal majesty (Isa.
4:2; Hag. 2:7), as well as, the brilliance of
His unfolding “battle plan” (Dan.
9:24), revealing His heart, power and leadership in preparing the nations for
God’s glory (Hab. 2:14). The Father commissioned Jesus, who sent and signified
the revelation by His angel to His servant John (Rev. 1:1; 22:6, 16), who was
commanded to write and send it to the churches (9x Rev. 1:11, 19; 2:1, 8, 12,
18; 3:1, 7, 14).
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Shortly – swiftly in occurrence
Habakkuk 2:14 – “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the
glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.)
Isaiah 4:2 – “In that day the Branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious….)
Daniel 2:28, 29 – But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets….
