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Revelation - Chapter One

The Consumation Of The Ages - vs.18, 20

Verses 18 through 20 are known as the index of the Book of Revelation, in particular: verse 19.  These are critical verses as it lays the ground work for a proper interpretation that is both literal and symbolic.  Nothing is left out concerning the age of now and the age of new.  Most importantly, the focus is the Lord Jesus Christ, the God of the ages.

A.  The Author Of Creation- vs.18

• His Eternality As God The Son - vs.18a   ...I am...

• His Equality With God The Father - vs.18b  ...and have the keys of hell and of death...

B.  The Authority Of The Creator- vs.19

• The Authority To Command - vs.19a   ...Write...

• The Authority To Convey - vs.19b

Note What He Conveys:

1. He's Omniscient vs.19b  ...things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter...

2. He's Omnipotent - vs.20a   ...The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand

3. He's Omnipresent - vs.20b  ...the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest (You will note that Jesus speaks of His presence and perspective of things in heaven and earth simultaneously).

Make no mistake about it... this world is under the control of the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

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