charlie-allia-star (buddy)

Revelation- gives significance in death and ressurection of Christ.

-tells warnings and reminders and encouragement
-writer is john in the island of patmos
2 possible john (author)
John the beloved or John the elder

revelation 1:4-6
Characteristics of God:
Who is and who was and who is to come- Omnipresent, not limited in time

from the seven sprits:

may refer to the Seven fold in ministries in Isiah 7:2
may refer to the 7 pipes of lampstands in which represents Gods presence and
abundance

application:
the core of the chapter:
rev. 1:3
- to warn us that the coming of the Lord is near
- to apply and prepare the things that God would be glorfied

faithful witness:
Talk about His testimony

first born from the dead:

He is forever and eternal

ruler of the kings of the earth:

His authortity over the earth

As the veil being torn, we become His mobile temple.

We help people discover Christ.

To make God know in our lives.

" alpha" since the beginning before the time began.

symbols:
white represents- holiness
blazing fire- judge in a righteous way
big book- book of life
small book- things you have done
bronze= hardest metal ( assignment)

what does his love mean to you and his blood shed mean to you?
assignment:
revelation 2:1-7