To Him Who Loved Us and Washed Us in His Own Blood (Introduction to Revelation, pt1)

Reformed Baptist Church of Kansas City

Revelation 1:1-8, pt1 – To Him Who Loved Us"To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood" (v5b)I. The Revelation of Jesus Christ (vv1-3)---A. of the SAVIOR (v1a)------it is from and about Jesus Christ---B. given to SERVANTS (SEVEN CHURCHES) (v1b)------it is given to specific churches representing all churches---C. take place SHORTLY (SOON) (v1c)------last days are at hand, eventually culminating in Christ's return and victory---E. sent to SERVANT (JOHN) (vv1e-2)------it is sent to the prophet and apostle John around AD95---F. gives BLESSING (v3)------read, hear, and keep its teaching for great blessing------1) encouragement to the Christian/church before Christ comes------2) evangelism/warning to the sinner before Christ comesII. The Greeting to the Seven Churches (vv4-8)---A. THREE PERSONS (vv4-5a)------grace and peace from Father, Spirit, and Son---B. THREE OFFICES (v5a)------grace and peace from Prophet, Priest, and King---C. THREE BLESSINGS (vv5b-6)------Christ loved us, washed us, made us kings and priests---D. THREE ASSURANCES (vv5-8)------Christ's work, Christ's return, Christ's sovereignty