The Glorified Christ - Revelation 1:9-20

The Glorified Christ

Revelation 1:9-20

I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:9).

John (Yahweh is gracious).

Brother and companion - (Sygkoinonos, Gk.) – John was an eyewitness to the Revelation of Jesus Christ. He held tightly to his position even in his isolation.

Tribulation and Kingdom, and patience of Jesus Christ – John was at that moment, suffering severe persecution for the cause of Christ. The “Kingdom” is the sphere of salvation over which Jesus reigns as Lord and King. Patience (Hupomone, Gk.) “To remain under” – patiently enduring difficulties without giving up. (James 1:2-4). We are translated from tribulation to kingdom blessing – it requires patience. We are to welcome the Word of God in our lives

For the Word of God and for the Testimony of Jesus Christ – The Word of God expressed in the book of Revelation is the testimony about the coming glory of Jesus given to His church (Revelation 1:9; 12:17; 19; 10). Testimony (witness, martyr).