For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2 Peter 1:21, King James Version)
1
KJV: The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Revelation is an uncovering or
disclosure via communication from the
divine of something that has been partially or wholly hidden or unknown,
"which could not be known apart from the unveiling" (Goswiller 1987 p. 3). In
monotheistic
religions, revelation is the process, or act of making divine information
known, often through direct
ontological realization which transcends the human state and reaches into
the divine intellect. Revelation in a religious sense is that which
God, a god, or other supernatural being such as an
angel makes known about divine will, principles, laws and doctrines,
although the realized principle can also be interpreted as the realizing
principle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revelation
servants:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/servant
John the Apostle (Greek Ιωάννης, see names of John) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Christian tradition identifies him with the authors of several New Testament works, including the Gospel of John.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle
God gave Jesus a revelation and he gave it to the Apostle John to give to his servants.
2
KJV: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of
Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/testimony
Jesus Christ: the Son of God and Savior of the world.
Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC/BCE to 26–36 AD/CE),[2][3] also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, revered by most Christians as the incarnation of God, and is also an important figure in several other religions.
The name "Jesus" is an Anglicization of the Greek Ίησους (Iēsous), itself a Hellenization of the Hebrew יהושע (Yehoshua) or Hebrew-Aramaic ישוע (Yeshua), meaning "YHWH rescues". "Christ" is a title derived from the Greek Χριστός (Christós), meaning the "Anointed One," which corresponds to the Hebrew-derived "Messiah".[4]
The main sources of information regarding Jesus' life and teachings are the gospels. Most scholars in the fields of history and biblical studies agree that Jesus was a Galilean Jew, was regarded as a teacher and healer, was baptized by John the Baptist, and was crucified in Jerusalem on orders of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire.[5][6] Most critical scholars believe that ancient texts on Jesus' life are at least partially accurate.[7][8]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity
3
KJV: Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this
prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at
hand.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blessed
The time is near when Jesus will return in glory and power. Is there a coincidence perhaps between the digital clock and the colon used to separate chapters:verses in the Holy Bible?
(NIV)
"There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. (NIV)
Exactly how long have we been able to view the entire Earth’s weather via The Weather Channel?
The Weather Channel was founded in 1981 by John Coleman, formerly of Good Morning America. It was launched on May 2, 1982.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weather_Channel#History
PLANET IN PERIL, CLIMATE CRISIS, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH.
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KJV: John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and
peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the
seven Spirits which are before his throne;
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spirit
throne = throne of God
5
KJV: And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=He+who+freed+us+from+our+sins
6
KJV: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be
glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
7
KJV: Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (NIV)
8
KJV: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Almighty is an Abrahamic term for God. See Omnipotent
9
KJV: I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
John of Patmos is the name given to the author of the Book of Revelation (or Book of the Apocalypse) in the New Testament. According to the text of Revelation, the author, who gives his name as "John," is living in exile on the Greek island of Patmos. In Revelation, he writes to the seven Christian churches in Asia to relate two apocalytic visions he has had. John of Patmos is often referred to as John the Divine, or John the Theologian, and the message he received is considered divine Revelation by most Christians[citation needed]. The full title of the Book of Revelation is The Apocalypse of Saint John the Divine. Apocalypse is a Greek word for revelation or uncovering, and divine an old Anglican[1] usage meaning theologian. He is also known as the Eagle of Patmos[2] and John the Seer.[3] Several Christian denominations regard him as a prophet and a saint.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Patmos
10
KJV: I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/trumpet
11
KJV: Saying, I am Alpha and Omega,
the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto
the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto
Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto
Laodicea.
12
KJV: And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Gold: regarded as having great value or goodness
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gold
Candlesticks are used to hold lamps of light for illumination. Jesus is the “light of the world.”
[12] Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Luke 8:16-17
[16] No man, when he hath lighted
a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it
on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
[17] For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any
thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
13
KJV: And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
like 2
(l
k)
prep.
1. Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to.
2.
a. In the typical manner of: It's not like you to take offense.
b. In the same way as: lived like royalty.
3. Inclined or disposed to: felt like running away.
Unto = “to” indicates direction, calling: http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwdictsn?book=Dictionary&va=to
Son of man:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_man
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/girt
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gird
“girt” means to encircle or bind.
KJV: And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/girdle
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KJV: His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
[18] Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
[9] I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
[18] And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
[2] And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
15
KJV: And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
[18] And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
“many waters”:
[3] The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
16
KJV: And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
See verse 20 below: “The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches”
“sharp, two-edged sword”:
[6] Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
[4] But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.
[12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
(NIV)
[2] And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;
[12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/countenance
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sun
17
KJV: And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand
upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
18
KJV: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
[19] But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hell, according to many religious beliefs, is an afterlife of suffering where the wicked or unrighteous souls are punished. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell
19
KJV: Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
20
KJV: The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mystery
“the seven candlesticks” (candlesticks = lamps for Christ: The light of the world.) are “the seven churches” (from verse 11 above): Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
So, the seven angels are the seven churches:
1. Ephesus
2. Smyrna
3. Pergamos
4. Thyatira
5. Sardis
6. Philadelphia
7. Laodicea
Angels = Churches… THAT is the mystery.
[17] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
[12] Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.