Jesus in the Book of Revelation
The book of Revelation is a letter, a prophecy, and an apocalyptic work addressed to the first-century churches in Asia. It was written by the apostle John on the island of Patmos during his exile (likely due to Roman imperial persecution). Through a vision he received from Jesus, John addresses the events and situations of the time while also sharing revelations that speak to spiritual realities and the ultimate fulfillment of God’s purposes. For the churches he wrote to, these words would have been incredibly impactful amid extreme hardship from persecution: a reminder of Jesus’ victory over all evil and a way to give their suffering significance.
The Goodness of God: John & Revelation
When we speak of God’s goodness in our lives, how often do we allow this simple truth to deeply reside in the crevices of our hearts and settle into our everyday lives where it matters most?
What does it mean to live as though God IS good?
Often, we can understand these truths on the surface, but our hearts and minds have not fully embraced what this means for our current reality– that Jesus is the “light of men” and has overcome darkness, both now and in eternity!