To The Seven Churches
“John to the seven churches which are in Asia:” (Rev 1:4a KJV)
The Book of Revelation was addressed to the seven Churches in Asia, but it is applicable to the Church age.
Learn MoreDivision One – The Things Which Thou Hast Seen
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
(Rev 1:1 KJV) “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
Learn MoreInterpreting apocalyptic literature is different than historical. The book of Revelation is apocalyptic and largely symbolic. For this reason, there have been many commentaries published with vastly different views.
Learn MoreWrite the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; (Rev 1:19 KJV)
The book of Revelation has three distinct sections: past, present, and future. The key that shows these sections is Revelation 1:19, which provides a simple outline of the book and a pattern of interpretation.
Learn MoreThe book of Revelation is a message from Jesus to the Church concerning the end time. It was written by the Apostle John as he was on the Isle of Patmos around 95 A.D. Jesus came to him in a vision and showed him things concerning the end of human history. It is a type of writing known as apocalyptic (unveiling something hidden, futuristic). The major themes include the Seven Churches in Asia, the Rapture of the Church, the Great Tribulation, the Second Coming of Jesus, the Millennium Kingdom, the final judgment, and New Jerusalem.
Learn MoreThe phrase ‘holy one’ appears 52 times in Scripture. It is found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Some of these refer to men of God. Others refer to angels. Most refer to God. Here is a list of verses with the Hebrew and Greek definitions of Holy One.
Old Testament
Definitions
Holy One – Hebrew 06918 קָדוֹשׁ qadowsh {kaw-doshe’} or קָדֹשׁ qadosh {kaw-doshe’}
Meaning: 1) sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Origin: from 06942; TWOT – 1990b; adj
Usage: AV – holy 65, Holy One 39, saint 12; 116
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