Revelation 1: Rescuing Revelation from Left Behind

Title: Rescuing Revelation from Left Behind Main Idea: This revelation of Jesus Christ revealed by God, testified by Christ, and shown to John is vital for all to be affected by this word, so that they may be blessed by the everlasting, glorious grace in Christ, which is given to his churches for hope to the end. Big Idea: Pay attention to the words of this book revealed by the Risen Christ. I. Blessed is the one who is affected by this testimony of Christ, which John saw and wrote. (Revelation 1) A. Revelation of Jesus Christ (v.1) B. To His Servant John (v.2) C. Blessed is the reader and the hearer and the keeper of this testimony. (v.3) D. The Need of Grace to the church (v.4-5) E. Hope for the Church in the Risen King and Lord (v.6) F. Terror for those who have not been affected by Christ’s testimony. (v.7-20)