Revelation. Introduction.

Worship. The `living creatures,` representing the Lord`s work bring honour to His Holy name. They are the four ministries of Christ (King, sacrifice, man and God) that are functioning continually by the Holy Spirit, with all wisdom & knowledge, displaying God`s holiness...

Next we are shown the power and authority to bring about these judgments as part of the covenant of the restoration of all things. The 7 fold Spirit. `And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, Which are...

The Body of Christ will be involved in this restoration of all things for they will be with the Lord on His own throne. (Rev. 3: 21) The 24 Elders. These 24 Elders are representative of the whole Body of Christ, the Overcomers. The number 24 indicates 12 for rulership, (king) and 12 for the...

Christ on His Own Throne. Let us now look closer at the One on this throne -the High Priest and King. The gem stones are given to reveal more understanding to us. The Gem Stones. `And he who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius in appearance;...`...

A Throne Set in Heaven. Now we know that the Godhead rules over all, and that no one can approach them, as they dwell in unapproachable light. They are Spirit. `who alone has immortality...

Christ on the Father`s Throne. When the Lord ascended to glory after His resurrection, He went to the Father`s throne. This is above the created order. `when he (Christ) had purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the...

CHRIST THE HEIR OF ALL THINGS. Overview. In the next chapters of Revelation. (5 - 7) we are ushered in to behold the most astounding celebration in all of God`s great kingdom. Christ moves from the Father`s throne to His own throne as the Sovereign King and Heir of all things. He is described...

Christ`s Holy Priests. (Pillar in God`s Temple. Rev.3: 12) `He who overcomes, I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no...

Christ Appearing for the Body of Christ. (The Morning Star. Rev. 2: 28) `I will give him the morning star.` (Rev. 2: 28) The morning star is the herald of the coming day. It is seen...

Christ`s Character. (The Hidden Manna. Rev.2: 17) `To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat.` (Rev. 2: 17) `Jesus said, “ I...

Christ`s Authority. (The Crown of Life. Rev. 2: 10) `Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.` (Rev. 2: 10) This crown represents the authority to rule and reign with Christ. We are called of Christ to be King Priests, and then empowered with His...

Christ the Reward. (Rev. 2 & 3) Christ`s promises of a reward to the seven churches encompass the full inheritance to every overcomer. This includes a new body, an incorruptible one that can dwell in the realms of the third heaven...

7. Laodicea - Man`s Character and his Purposes. (Rev. 3: 14 – 19) Christ reveals Himself to this group as the...

6. Philadelphia – Christ`s Character and His Purposes. (Rev. 3: 7 – 13) Christ reveals His Character (Holy) &...

5. Sardis - Denominations. (Rev. 3: 1 – 6) Christ comes to this group of believers telling them He is the one with the Spirit of God & the administrative power over the Body of Christ...

4. Thyatira – Idolatry & Witchcraft. (Rev. 2: 18 – 29) Christ highlights His deity to these believers. He tells them that He is searching their motives & will judge those who are worshipping Satan. `These things says...

3. Pergamos – False Doctrines. (Rev. 2: 12 – 17) Christ is revealed to these believers, as their judge, with the authority of His Word. `He who has the sharp two-edged sword.` (Rev. 2: 12) He commends them for professing His name &...

2. Smyrna – Persecution (Rev. 2: 8 – 11) Christ is not only the Commencer and Consummator of life as the First and Last, but also the conqueror of death. Where death reigns as the enemy`s power, all mankind are held in bondage. But Christ is...

Christ`s Counsel to the Body of Christ. (Rev. 2 & 3) We will now look at the Lord dealing with each of the 7 groups. He encourages & comforts, or warns & exposes error, while revealing Himself afresh to each group as the answer to their problem. If we are a part of the Body of...

The 7 Stages of the Body of Christ. (Rev. 2 & 3) The Lord Jesus Christ, the Head, has planned & is now building together the Body. The 7 cities, Ephesus, Smyrna - Laodicea, represent this Body at different stages throughout the past two centuries. It is a complete...