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As you listen to all 52 sermons included in this USB, the opening words to verse 1 of Revelation, “the revelation of Jesus Christ” - indicate the subject of the entire book.
The word "revelation" is a translation of the Greek word apokalypsis, meaning "an unveiling" or "a disclosure."
From this word comes the English "apocalypse." The revelation was given to John to communicate to others, and it prophesies what must soon take place, rather than relating a historic presentation as in the four Gospels. The word "soon" translates that the action will be sudden when it comes. Once the end-time events begin, they will occur in rapid succession.
John faithfully described what he saw as the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ was given to him. What John saw was a communication from - and about - Jesus Christ Himself!
The prologue concludes with a blessing on each individual who reads the book as well as on those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it.
The implication is that a reader will read this message aloud to an audience. Not only is there a blessing for the reader and the hearers, but there is also a blessing for those who respond in obedience.
Rev. Jerry Liversage
