REVELATION

 jApokavluyi"

revelation, what is revealed, disclosure, to make information known with an implication that the information can be understood. This refers in the NT to God making information known, especially to his close associates

First - the Greek word which is the title of the book - ajpokavluyi" or jApokavluyi" capitalized - expressly means: “make information known with an implication that the information can be understood.” Of course - the title we give the book - is not given by God. Scripture does not include the title. But verse 1, chapter 1 of this book - does indeed include this word . . . The word is used eighteen times in all of scripture. You may review it in such places as: Lk 2:32 / Ro 2:5; 8:19; 16:25 / 1 Cor 1:7; 14:6; 14:26 / 2 Cor 12:1; 12:7 / Eph 1:17 / 1 Pe 1:7 for a few references and examples.

Rev 1:1-2

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Two delightful verses open this book up! First - we see that this is the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Or the revealing and knowing of Jesus; and stuff which Jesus wants us to know! And it is stated that God gave it to Him - (the revelation which is about to be declared) - so that His (Jesus’) servants can know what is soon going to take place. And that it MUST (dei' it is a must, it is necessary (one should, ought)) take place. He revealed it thru his servant John . . .

We than change perspective - and REPEAT what was stated in verse one . . . In verse 2; John states that he testifies to everything he saw - that is the word of God (who it was stated was giving it in verse 1); and the testimony of Jesus Christ! (What Jesus wants to be declared, and his good reputation and evidence.)

So you see that verse two - essentially repeats verse one. Haven’t hardly opened the book - and God is already repeating Himself.

We than continue to an infallible declaration. This declaration only applies to this book. It does NOT apply to the rest of scripture. If you wish to declare that you are ‘blessed’ by reading scripture - all well and good. I won’t argue. I agree actually. But when you take a specific blessing which is granted for a specific action - and apply it with a broad brush to the entire bible or scripture - than you are diluting the Word of God. You are not recognizing context. Plus - if you research - you will find this statement ONLY in this scripture. You will not find this statement anywhere else in ALL of scripture; and will be hard pressed to find any type of clear derivative of this statement. A couple of scriptures exist which somewhat include this meaning . . . but really now - let us not dilute scripture, or specific blessings (Dad’s blessed their children specifically all over the place in the old testament) - by stealing this blessing and applying it to the entire bible. We only do this gross error - since we do not wish to read Revelation. And believe me - Satan doesn’t want you to either!

. . . I blessed him - and indeed he will be blessed! ”. . . “Your brother came and took your blessing.” . . . “Haven’t you reserved any blessing for me?” . . . “I have made him lord over you and have made all his relatives his servants  . . . “Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me too . . . (Genesis 27:33 - 38)

We continue to the infallible declaration. This declaration only applies to Revelation: (Rev 1:3)

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

A very straightforward statement. I hope you take it to heart. If you wish to be BLESSED - READ revelation. READ it until you UNDERSTAND it; and than CONTINUE to read it! If your going to take to heart what is written in it - you have to understand it. But God will bless you for just taking the time to READ it, digesting it, continually - so that you allow the Holy Spirit to teach you about this book! The TRUTH is - you really miss out if your only reading this as part of a Bible Reading Plan . . . or just ‘hit and miss’ - as you ‘feel led.’ This book, and specific parts of it - require wisdom and insight. If your not going to be like Daniel - who prayed & fasted for 21 days straight to understand a vision - then how in the world do you expect to understand this wonderful book?? Maybe I’m somewhat dense - but I’ve been immersed in it EVERY day since 2004 - and it is now 2010 - and I’m still learning and growing in this marvelous book!

If you wish to be BLESSED, to understand what is happening all around you; to not be afraid of what is going on around you and in the midst of the world - than you MUST read this book. CONSTANTLY!! I beg & plead with you - in the name of our wonderful Lord - Jesus Christ - let God teach you about what is coming. READ Revelation. Over and over, and over again. Just a couple of chapters a day . . .

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. (R22:7)

Rev 1:4 - 7

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father — to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.

I will point out a couple of items from above: John is writing a letter to the ‘seven churches’. And although these churches were physical churches - which John was writing to - this letter is to YOU from Jesus. Every specific ‘letter’ to each church - ends in extremely individual language. Each letter starts broadly - addressed to a ‘church’ - and ends very narrowly - discussing individual personal actions.

These ‘seven letters’ are addressed to each individual who reads revelation - down thru all the centuries - until myself and you today . . .

To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat . . .

Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.

To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name . . .

To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations . . .

He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.

Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God.

If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Each of the seven above statements are taken from the seven letters respectively. You see that they are individual, personal statements from our Lord. Challenging individual persons - not churches. These letters are to ME. And to my lovely wife. And to YOU - if you wish to be blessed and grow in Jesus. And since God is HUGE, and cannot be put into any ‘box’ - why YES - they were also to individual churches that existed at the time John wrote Revelation. But we make a grave error - when we just skim over these seven letters - and do not understand that they are personal letters addressed to US - as unique individuals - existing in Christ today . . . And each of these seven letters - have elements which are repeated in later portions of Revelation.

But we are not discussing the letters. I thought to quickly point out that they were written for me and for you. For every person who calls himself a member of the body of Christ.

We are discussing the opening. Where John starts writing to the seven churches . . . Why do we not have a problem with this opening?? It is out of sequence. What is John writing about? Why is John writing? You see - we have no problem with verse 4 - since we easily understand it. But it is out of sequence. John is not told to write, or WHAT to write - until verses 11 & 19.

Yet we blithely read verse 4 - understanding it only partially - but not realizing that the entire first Chapter of Revelation - is setting up how to understand the rest of the book. The sequencing, repetition, and the reason it is given! In verse 4 - John is writing. In verses 11 & 19 - we see WHY John is writing! A change of perspective.

Now, a lot of people state they become ‘afraid’ when they read Revelation. This is because they don’t understand the book. The moment you state that Revelation makes you afraid - you are admitting that you don’t understand the book. No problem. You just need to immerse yourself in this glorious book! Why do I say this? Because one of the reasons this book is given - is so that you are NOT afraid! Jesus knows that hard times are coming. Distress as has never occurred before in all of history. So He gives us this revealing of what is to come - specifically so that we are not afraid.

Rev 1: 4 /3 /17 Grace and peace to you . . . Blessed is the one . . . Then he placed his right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid . . . I am the Living One . . . I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

Now, verse 7 has some interesting elements. We should note a couple of items. Ingrain them in your consciousness. First - EVERYONE who has ever lived - is STILL alive. They exist, and are ALIVE. Probably more alive than you or me. At least - from God’s perspective. Secondly - every person who is living on the earth - when Jesus returns (Rev 19:11-14) - will mourn! They will not be happy!

I believe in the ‘rapture’. But not like most understand it. The word does not even occur in scripture. Most well-off Christians are clinging to a belief that Jesus is going to come - and save them from all tribulation trouble! This is not supported at all by scripture. Including statements Jesus made in the Gospels, and numerous scriptures in Revelation. The ‘rapture’ will occur. YES. And it is described, and visible in Revelation. But the ‘rapture’ is not like most understand it. We have scripture stating two cannot walk together unless they are agreed . . . (Amos 3:3) And we have Jesus stating two men will be working in a field; or two will be sleeping together in a bed; and one will be taken, and one will be left! (Mt 24:40 & Lk 17:34) But these are referring to keeping a select few from the extreme distress which is coming to the whole earth! And these scriptures are not referring to the coming of Jesus! The ‘rapture’ is not even referring to the meeting of Him in the clouds, and having our bodies being made incorruptible as described in 1 Cor 15:52. Although some believe that is what the ‘rapture’ is . . . The ‘rapture’ is what is described: (Rev 3:10) I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

However - (Rev 1:7) is not referencing the ‘rapture’. It is referencing the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Clouds, on a white horse - with all of his chosen and faithful servants behind him! (see Rev 17:4 & 19:14) And EVERY person will see Him! EVERY person. You, me, atheists, the ‘dead,’ - EVERYONE! Even those who ‘pierced’ Him! (And some of those soldiers might have come to repentance!) But every person who is alive physically on the EARTH - will mourn! This will become obvious as you become familiar with the flow and structure of Revelation; and as we continue thru our discussion of this marvelous book.

I will make a couple of other quick observations with regards to these verses:

Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

Revelation teaches that Jesus is GOD. Revelation teaches the trinity. First, we are given GRACE and PEACE. We are given these two essential items by the one who has ALWAYS existed. That is what “who is, who was, who is to come:” means! As far back in the past as you wish to go - Jesus and God have existed. And Jesus exists today: “who is”; and Jesus is coming back - since he is FAITHFUL, and he stated that He was coming back . . . “who is to come”. And all of God agrees with this . . . “from the seven spirits before his throne.” The entirety of GOD agrees with this prophecy, and the fact that Jesus is Faithful and has always existed . . . and that He is the ‘firstborn’ (the son who inherits EVERYTHING) from the dead, and the ruler . . .

‘Seven’ is the number of completion with God. And here the seven spirits before his throne (various aspects of God - with the totality of God declaring it) state these known attributes and character traits of Jesus Christ - who is LORD! ( Praise be to God for Jesus who has saved me from my sins . . .)

Rev 1:8

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

The scripture continues to state that GOD is stating these things which you are about to read. And that Jesus Christ is GOD. Since Jesus is the only one who has ever been described as “to come”; and later we will see (Rev 19) that He indeed does come . . . So, Jesus has always existed (as has God); and God has many attributes (seven spirits); and that Jesus and God are the beginning and the end (Alpha and the Omega). Chapter 1 of Revelation minces no words that Jesus is God, and that he died for us because of His LOVE for us; and that He is faithful and will be coming back . . .

Rev 1:9 - 11

I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.”

Mostly self explanatory. Since the world hated Jesus - if we serve Him, and are a faithful servant - we will be hated. That is why John is a ‘companion’ in the suffering and kingdom . . . This is not to say - that if you are not being persecuted - that you are not saved, or do not have a relationship with Jesus. But, as mankind has continued; and we have gotten further away from the historical time when Jesus walked the earth - man’s morals and our ‘decency’ have become more degraded. So - if you live in a place where persecution is not happening - this is an unusual time and place. Unfortunately - persecution is a natural state of affairs for Christians.

PATMOS: a small rocky island to which the apostle John was banished and where he wrote the Book of Revelation (Rev 1:9). The island, about 16 kilometers (ten miles) long and ten kilometers (six miles) wide, lies off the southwest coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Because of its desolate and barren nature, Patmos was used by the Romans as a place to banish criminals, who were forced to work at hard labor in the mines and quarries of the island. Because Christians were regarded as criminals by the Roman emperor Domitian (ruled A.D. 81-96), the apostle John probably suffered from harsh treatment during his exile on Patmos . An early Christian tradition said John was in exile for 18 months. ((from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) & PC Study Bible)

BANISH: (Heb. nadah, to "cast out," 2 Sam 14:13-14); Banishment (Heb. madduah, "causes of banishment," Lam 2:14, KJV, but NASB, "oracles," marg., "burdens"; Aram. sheroshi, "rooting out," Ezra 7:26, NASB, marg.). Banishment was not a punishment prescribed by the Mosaic law but was adopted, together with the forfeiture of property, by the Jews after the captivity. It also existed among the Romans, together with another form of exile called disportatio, which was a punishment of great severity. The person banished forfeited his estate and was transported to some island named by the emperor, there to be kept in perpetual confinement (see Smith, Dict. of Classical Antiquity, s.v. "Banishment"). Thus the apostle John was banished to the island of Patmos (Rev 1:9). ((The New Unger's Bible Dictionary. Originally published by Moody Press of Chicago, Illinois. Copyright © 1988.) & PC Study Bible)

John was praying, and Jesus spoke very intimately with him. Here, we see why John first introduced (Rev1:4) Revelation by writing a ‘letter’ to ‘the seven churches.’ He was obeying Christ. Here, for the first time, he is told to write - and to write to the seven churches. ((He is also told to write in Rev 1:19) Repetition!))

This is an extremely important concept for one to grasp - if we are to understand the prophecy which is Revelation. John first opens this prophecy with the intonation that it comes direct from GOD, and that we are BLESSED if we read it and take to heart what is written in it. He then opens a ‘letter’ - just like to personal friends - “John, To the seven churches . . . ” However - he has not been told to write, and has met no person, etc. It is out of sequence. We then progress to Jesus, and that all the peoples of the earth will mourn when Jesus comes back, etc. In verse eleven - we go to the perspective and view where we see why he is writing.

This sequencing is extremely important. If you view Revelation as: John saw this, and then saw that, and then saw such and such . . . And ‘b’ follows ‘a’ and ‘c’ follows ‘b’ - you will not come to an understanding of this prophecy. At the same time - I HATE it when people say Revelation is out of sequence, and does not make any sense! It really isn’t out of sequence or viewing perspective.

John sees these events somewhat like we watch a movie today! He is viewing events which God is showing him. But God is showing him a perfect sphere of influence . . . 360° of events happening simultaneously - but John can only view a limited perspective of all the coming events at any one moment . . . so repetition, and changes of viewing perspective are required for John and ‘us’ to acquire the proper sequencing of events, understand what is occurring, and what is to come!

Numerous books and movies exist - all of which use this type of drama, change of sequencing and scenes, and perspective! We are shown something, and led down a path. We have no trouble following it, we are observing it! Then later, we are shown more detail, and we see why what we saw happened; etc. So it is with Revelation.

For example: (Rev 8:4-7) The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel’s hand. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake. Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.

Here we open with a spiritual view. Angels in heaven are doing things. And then we see the physical result. Or the result on earth. An angel takes fire, and hurls it onto the earth. The result is NOT fire - but thunder, rumblings, lightning, and an earthquake.

Back to the spiritual view: another angel takes hail and fire mixed with blood, and hurls it onto the earth. And then we go again to the physical view - and see large portions of the earth and plants being burned up.

So - we have spiritual perspectives or views; and then how actions in the spiritual affect our physical. First the spiritual; then the physical result. But this perspective can change, and does change in Revelation. Revelation also shows us the physical; and then takes you to the spiritual - showing what happened in the spiritual - to cause the physical. Plus, Revelation is an end time prophecy. When all is said and done; completed - no difference will exist between the ‘physical’ and the ‘spiritual’. It will all be one and the same . . . So, as this prophecy progresses forward - we move to that point of complete unity in God. We are shown two individuals who go to wage war against God - in the physical; and then are cast totally alive, directly into HELL. Do not pass ‘go’; do not collect $200. Going direct from physical into the spiritual. (R19:20) This has happened in the past. Consider Elijah, (2Kings 2:11) or Enoch (Genesis 5:24). And God spoke of it happening in the future, and it is displayed and revealed in Revelation.

Second example: (Rev 11:11-15 (edited)) But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies looked on. At that very hour there was a severe earthquake . . . The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven . . .

In the above - we see the account of the two witnesses. They were killed for their testimony, and God resurrected them 3 ½ days later. In reading chapter eleven of Revelation, we start in the spiritual, and rapidly go to the physical. And eventually - we have the two witnesses being raised, and rising up to God; and then we have earthquakes and massive destruction! And so many people miss the following: the trumpet blast sounding in verse fifteen; is the exact and same trumpet referenced in 1 Corinthian’s 15:52. Here, with the two witnesses being raised - are also all of the other dead in Christ being raised! This is the last trumpet! Here, the physical results are shown first; and then what was going on in the spiritual. But because the trumpet is referenced after the dead rise, and the dead are caught up to God, and a massive earthquake - we miss the fact that this is the last trumpet. The trumpet is shown to be blown (trumpeting) in verse fifteen - so we don’t correlate it with 1^st Corinthians fifteen, and all of the stuff that entails; and subsequently all of the dead in Christ being raised - which happens in Revelation chapter eleven, verse eleven! But if you bear with me as we go thru Revelation, you will come to see from many more Revelation scriptures, why I say that this is the last trumpet. But do you see the change of perspective? Here, we go to the physical - what the people on earth see - and then we go to the spiritual. What happened in the spiritual - to cause the physical.

Another slight point on the above last trumpet. Revelation 11:15 is the last time any word which may be translated as trumpet occurs in the entire bible. We have trumpeters salpistw'n (trumpeter) {Strong’s # 4538} in Revelation 18:22; but that is not the same Greek word translated as trumpet. This Greek word salpistw'n occurs only once in all of scripture; and indicates only a person who blows, or plays a trumpet - but not the instrument. And in the context of Rev 18; the scripture is stating emphatically no person will ever live or exist in that area of land again.

Plus, the ‘definition’ of the Greek word ejscavth/ translated last in 1Cor 15:52 is the following: last (of a series), least, final

So, the word stating the ‘last trumpet’ - is referencing a series of trumpets. And in Revelation 11:15; we have the absolute Last of a series of trumpets being sounded. Verse fifteen references the seventh trumpet. Which is also the very last time in all of scripture that a word which may be translated as trumpet occurs in scripture. Fascinating!

Now, for those who prefer the Authorized King James - the King James in verse 15; does not use the word trumpet. It states:

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven . . . (KJV)

The above, of course - is referencing a trumpet - when it states the angel sounded. The actual Greek text is the following:

Kai; oJ e{bdomo" a[ggelo" ejsavlpisen: kai; ejgevnonto fwnai; megavlai ejn tw'/ oujranw'/ levgonte": ejgevneto hJ basileiva tou' kovsmou tou' kurivou hJmw'n kai; tou' cristou' aujtou', kai; basileuvsei eij" tou;" aijw'na" tw'n aijwvnwn. (UBS4)

The Greek (G/K 4895) word in red above - has the ‘definition’ of: to sound a trumpet, announce with a trumpet.

This word is found a total of twelve times in all of scripture. It is translated as: sounded trumpet (7x); trumpet sound (1x); sounded (1x); sound trumpet (1x); sound (1x); announce with trumpets (1x)

The references for the above are: Mt 6:2; 1Cor 15:52; Rev 8:6,7,8,10,12,13 / 9:1,13 / 10:7 / 11:15

There exists one other Greek word in scripture which is also translated as trumpet. It is (G/K 4894) savlpigx and has the ‘definition’ of: trumpet.

It occurs eleven times in all of scripture, and is translated as: trumpet (7x); trumpets (2x); trumpet call (2x)

The references for the above are: Mt 24:31; 1Cor 14:8 / 15:52; 1Th 4:16; Heb 12:19; Rev 1:10 / 4:1 / 8:2,6,13 / 9:14

Previously, we also mentioned trumpeters (G/K 4896) salpistw'n - which has the ‘definition’ of: trumpeter.

It occurs only once in all of scripture; and is found in Revelation 18:22.

My Greek references for the above are to show anyone who doubts - or who states: “My translation doesn’t even use the word ‘trumpet’ . . .” that Revelation 11:15 is truly the very last place that a word which can be translated as trumpet is used in the entire bible! So, I rejoice greatly that Paul - was also given a vision and knowledge of the end times, and spoke of the last trumpet! Remember, God is not a respecter of persons, or one who shows favoritism. If we pursue God - He will grant you knowledge and wisdom.

And, getting back to why I brought up (example) Revelation 11 - it is because of the numerous changes of perspective which occur in that chapter, and the changes of sequence. We definitely must be willing to recognize changes of perspective, and sequence - if we wish to understand this prophecy.

Revelation 1:12 - 15

I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man,” dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters.

Really glorious image of Jesus. Extremely powerful (huge understatement), with a voice which gives life (water) and has the word of God coming from his mouth! (two edge sword coming out of it - verse 16) Plus, faithfulness - since he stated he will never leave us or forsake us; and He is seen here standing amidst his churches - and he is wearing a golden sash! Isaiah 11:15 states: Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

Revelation 1:16 - 19

In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.

The appearance of Jesus is such, that his beloved disciple John - who took care of His mother after His crucifixion, and whom rested his head on Jesus’ breast during the last supper - fell down as those DEAD - when confronted with the resurrected - full of power and glory - Jesus Christ!

Jesus lays his RIGHT ((denoting authority, trust, and inheritance [author’s opinion]) / ‘definition’: (G/K1288) dexiov" the right hand or side in contrast to the left; the right is considered culturally to be stronger and of greater prestige than the left; to be seated on the right side of a ruler is a greater position than on the left side; to “give the right hand of fellowship” in Galatians is a sign of friendship, trust, and covenant) hand on John, and blessed him with Peace (and much more /(example: courage, strength, faithfulness)). Everything that is the total opposite of being afraid. So He spoke, and stated: Do NOT be afraid!

Jesus states that He is the one who gives life, and that He holds the keys of death and Hades. Note also the sword reference and Hebrews 4:12 & Revelation 19:15

*Preface*   *Chapter 2*

"Questions??? Give a shout!"

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