The title of the book is, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ."
What emphasis are we to place upon the proper name of our Lord? First it makes us aware of the person under discussion, the book is a revealing of Jesus Christ and Him alone. Everything comes from Him, points to Him, begins, and ends with Him.
In this name Jesus we are introduced to His first office, that of Savior. The name Joshua in Hebrew, Jesus in English, is used mostly in the narrative of the Gospels, and rarely appears in any direct address.
After His introduction, the book moves on to the churches, revealing his correction, and chastening to the church. In His own words, we are made aware of His patience, blessings, and justice. In the chapters that follow, His judgments and finally the glories of His kingdom are revealed.
What importance does the name Jesus have when used alone, and what does it mean when the title Christ is added to His name Jesus? Jesus and Christ are mentioned together for the first time in Matt.1:1.
Jesus means Savior! So He is the Savior of what? His claim is that He alone is the Savior of the world. As Savior, Christian's are brought into a spiritual union with Him. In Him is our incentive to holy living, and the promise of the transformation of our bodies. We wait patiently for Jesus return and for the fulfillment of all things written in this book.
Christ means, the "Anointed one." He was anointed, meaning sealed with the Holy Spirit at His baptism. At the river Jordan a miraculous event occurred, and was witnessed by many. Jesus was sealed by the Holy Spirit as Messiah.
In this there can be no mistake, no opportunity for anyone other than Jesus to make, and prove this claim. The nail prints in His hands also mark His physical person as the Christ, the suffering servant. Anointed of God, and marked by man.
As teacher, Jesus had a message for His disciples and for us today, "Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ."
The title Christ is often emphasized with the definite article "The," which gives emphasis to the phrase, "The promised Messiah." He is the Anointed One. He alone represents His people as King, High Priest, and Prophet.
In Rev.2, John reminds us that the angel sent by God, joined with his own eye-witness, and that of the Holy Spirit, each bearing record of this testimony of Jesus Christ.
There shall be no further Revelations concerning Jesus Christ, and no future eye-witness are to come forward concerning His crucificition and resurrection.
Phil LaSpino
What emphasis are we to place upon the proper name of our Lord? First it makes us aware of the person under discussion, the book is a revealing of Jesus Christ and Him alone. Everything comes from Him, points to Him, begins, and ends with Him.
In this name Jesus we are introduced to His first office, that of Savior. The name Joshua in Hebrew, Jesus in English, is used mostly in the narrative of the Gospels, and rarely appears in any direct address.
After His introduction, the book moves on to the churches, revealing his correction, and chastening to the church. In His own words, we are made aware of His patience, blessings, and justice. In the chapters that follow, His judgments and finally the glories of His kingdom are revealed.
What importance does the name Jesus have when used alone, and what does it mean when the title Christ is added to His name Jesus? Jesus and Christ are mentioned together for the first time in Matt.1:1.
Jesus means Savior! So He is the Savior of what? His claim is that He alone is the Savior of the world. As Savior, Christian's are brought into a spiritual union with Him. In Him is our incentive to holy living, and the promise of the transformation of our bodies. We wait patiently for Jesus return and for the fulfillment of all things written in this book.
Christ means, the "Anointed one." He was anointed, meaning sealed with the Holy Spirit at His baptism. At the river Jordan a miraculous event occurred, and was witnessed by many. Jesus was sealed by the Holy Spirit as Messiah.
In this there can be no mistake, no opportunity for anyone other than Jesus to make, and prove this claim. The nail prints in His hands also mark His physical person as the Christ, the suffering servant. Anointed of God, and marked by man.
As teacher, Jesus had a message for His disciples and for us today, "Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ."
The title Christ is often emphasized with the definite article "The," which gives emphasis to the phrase, "The promised Messiah." He is the Anointed One. He alone represents His people as King, High Priest, and Prophet.
In Rev.2, John reminds us that the angel sent by God, joined with his own eye-witness, and that of the Holy Spirit, each bearing record of this testimony of Jesus Christ.
There shall be no further Revelations concerning Jesus Christ, and no future eye-witness are to come forward concerning His crucificition and resurrection.
Phil LaSpino