Revelation Chapter 1
Verse 2 (God's WordTM)
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2John testified about
what he
saw:
God's word and the testimony about Jesus Christ.
John testified about what he saw:
John didn't leave anything out this time. He recorded everything
meticulously,
for us to read, hear, and heed. This is not a novel or science fiction
book; it is what John actually saw (and heard) as he was transported
divinely
back to the future.
God's word and the testimony about Jesus Christ
This phrase is used so often...he is emphasizing that the book of
Revelation
is part of God's word. "God's Word" even carries a prophetic tinge
to it. Samuel, a prophet, told Saul to send his servant on ahead so
that
Samuel might give God's word directly to him, Saul - 1
Samuel 9:27. In the same manner, John, too, stands us up alone (Revelation
19:10) and says, "hold on to the testimony of Jesus." This is
serious
stuff ..... because in the next verse, we
are to "pay attention to" these words.
Compare
other instances of the use of 'God's word' and 'the testimony about
Jesus
Christ':
There is no doubt about it. This Revelation is a continuation of John's
testimony of Jesus Christ. First, he closes his gospel, John
21:24-25, with his bearing witness to the things Jesus Christ did.
He continues in the beginning of his first letter to proclaim what he
has
seen and heard - 1
John 1:1-4. And culminates
his closeness to Jesus Christ with the Revelation of Jesus, Revelation
22:16.
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