Introduction to Revelation

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The Letters

In this study we discover Jesus addressing John in a vision; he is revealing to John prophecies regarding the time John lived in, and the times that would come; which is our time. In addition to the prophecies being revealed; the Lord clearly communicated to John that the time was at hand; meaning, the prophecies given to John had already started. These are not determinations; rather, these are written scriptures;

Rev 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Rev 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter

John was instructed to write letters to the Seven Angels of the Seven Churches. When viewing the letters it is clear that the Lord desired that all be ready; making necessary corrections as outlined. Finally, each letter ends with a promise to the one who makes those necessary changes.

Ephisus

The Lord speaking to John; this is what was given

Acknowledgements
- Patience
- Cannot bear them which are Evil
- Tried those who say they are apostles
- Labored and have not fainted
Issues
- Left their first Love
Advisements and Corrections from the Lord
- Remember from when and where you have fallen and repent
  - Remember how you were in the beginning; having all faith and all hope for all people.
- Do the first Works
  - When first converted; there is genuine compassion toward people who are dabbling in the world and caught in sin. When a believer grows, and they progress; they begin to join the voices of those who are popular; these move away from caring for those caught in sin and only build up those who have accepted Christ by words.
  - The Lord desires us to remember our first compassion; to have that genuine heart that really cared for those trapped in sin. Instead of condemning them; the Message of Salvation is About Redeeming them.
Consequences of not correcting what was advised from the Lord
- The Lord will come unto you quickly and remove your candlestick out of its place (the sheep will be scattered) except you repent.
Rewards
- He that overcomes will eat of the tree of life in the midst of the Paradise of God

Smyrna

This Church was attributed to being rich spiritually; this Church is surely one of a kind.

Acknowledgements
- The have Tribulation
- They have Poverty
- Tolerance for those in opposition around them
Issues
- None given
Advisements and Corrections from the Lord
- Fear nothing you will suffer
- The Devil will imprison some of you
- Some will be put to death
Consequences of not correcting what was advised from the Lord
- None given
Rewards
- He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death

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