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Revelation 1 Summary

Revelation 1 introduces John's vision of the risen Christ — robed, fiery-eyed, holding seven stars — «I am the first and the last.»

John writes from exile on Patmos. The Lord's Day comes; he hears a voice like a trumpet. He turns and sees Christ glorified — sword from his mouth, eyes like fire, voice like rushing waters.

Jesus says, «Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore.» He commissions John to write to the seven churches what he sees.

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Revelation 1:8 ““I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.” Revelation 1:17 “When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,”

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