Pastor Chuck Smith Excerpts from The Book of Revelation The Magnificent Vision of the Son of Man

Note: this is an excerpt from Revelation 1; in the full lesson Pastor Chuck Smith provides a comprehensive analysis of the book of Revelation, focusing on the first chapter. The sermon emphasizes that the book represents an unveiling of Jesus Christ and the forecast of future occurrences around Him, and principal figure, in relation to both, the church and His role as the future king. Pastor Smith notice, that the blessing of revelation is not confined to reading and hearing alone, but extends to obedience. Pastor Chuck continues to explain the discrepancy between our timing and God's timing, emphasizing God's patience and His desire for everyone to repent.Further, Pastor Smith offers insight to the greetings reflected in Revelation 1:4-8, which describes God the Father's eternal nature and the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is referred to as a faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead, the prince of kings of the earth and the liberator from our sins. He suggests Christ has turned us into a kingdom of priests and glory and dominion remain His permanently. PastorChuck proceeds to discuss the visual representations of Jesus in the book-among the seven golden candlesticks, emblematic of the seven churches, and holding the seven stars, symbolizing the church’s messengers or ministers. He brings a sense of comfort by suggesting a personal involvement of Christ with His church.Touching upon the three critical divisions in the Book of Revelation-the things John saw, the things that exist (symbolizing church history), and the future post the church age, Pastor Chuck notes that understanding these divisions is essential in interpreting the book. To conclude, Pastor Smith urges believers to trust in Jesus while traversing the journey of Revelation, acknowledging Christ's presence, guidance and ministering in His church.
JUNE 2024
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