Revelation 1:4
John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne (Revelation 1:4).
7 churches – These cities were located in Asia Minor (Turkey). The 7 churches were located in the key cities of 7 postal districts into which Asia was divided. It was the central point for disseminating information.
Grace – happy (Gk.) / Peace – shalom (Heb.).
Who was, who is, who is to come – God’s eternal presence is not limited by time. He is presently happening, ever existing (Exodus 3:14: Hebrews 13:8).
7 spirits – Holy Spirit in His fullness (Revelation 5:6; Isaiah 11:2) - perfect Holy Spirit complete throughout the world in presence and knowledge.
Lampstand – 7 lamps - Menorah (Zechariah 3:9; 4:1-10) - symbolic of the kinds of churches that exist through all of church history.
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