To Him Who Loved Us and Washed Us in His Own Blood (Introduction to Revelation, pt1)

Revelation 1:1-8, pt1 – To Him Who Loved Us
"To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood" (v5b)
I. The Revelation of Jesus Christ (vv1-3)
---A. of the SAVIOR (v1a)
------it is from and about Jesus Christ
---B. given to SERVANTS (SEVEN CHURCHES) (v1b)
------it is given to specific churches representing all churches
---C. take place SHORTLY (SOON) (v1c)
------last days are at hand, eventually culminating in Christ's return and victory
---E. sent to SERVANT (JOHN) (vv1e-2)
------it is sent to the prophet and apostle John around AD95
---F. gives BLESSING (v3)
------read, hear, and keep its teaching for great blessing
------1) encouragement to the Christian/church before Christ comes
------2) evangelism/warning to the sinner before Christ comes
II. The Greeting to the Seven Churches (vv4-8)
---A. THREE PERSONS (vv4-5a)
------grace and peace from Father, Spirit, and Son
---B. THREE OFFICES (v5a)
------grace and peace from Prophet, Priest, and King
---C. THREE BLESSINGS (vv5b-6)
------Christ loved us, washed us, made us kings and priests
---D. THREE ASSURANCES (vv5-8)
------Christ's work, Christ's return, Christ's sovereignty