Verse 5 we find a description of our Jesus Christ:
Faithful witness-
wit·ness (w t n s) n. 1. a. One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced: a witness to the accident. b. One who furnishes evidence.
Here, Christ is Gods witness, by definition, he can give "firsthand account". He has seen, heard or experienced what is being written here. He is unique in that He had first-hand knowledge about God.
John 3:11 Jesus confirms this by saying to Pilate, "For I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth"
First-born (begotten)of the dead-
The word first-born is prototokos. It has two meanings:
1. Literal- first-born. In relation to Revelation, it would mean Jesus was crucified and resurrected, thus having victory over death and being first born of the dead. But,you may say Jesus was the not first raised from the dead and you would be correct. The difference being,they experienced death again. Resurrection in Christ name continues today. As a matter of fact, there are many raised from the dead recently in Brazil (see healingherald.org/2011/01/16-flood-victims-raised-from-the-dead-in-brazil/). 2. First-born was to be the one who inherits. Prototokos, here means one with power and honor, one who occupies the first place.
Both seem to apply in this verse.
The prince of the kings of the earth-
Jewish scholars translate this as a description of the coming Messiah, stemming from Psalms 89:27
Then John breaks into adoration, praise and worship, overcome with the Glory of God and his promises.
He mentions in verse six, "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father;". The mention of making us kings and priests is for us who believe, we are sons of God by faith, therefore, we will be made kings and priests! See Exodus 19:6 where it says, "You shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation"
John then continues with the praise and worship mentioning the coming of Christ again. This guarantee accords with 317 other promises of His return and is mentioned more frequently than any other subject, with the exception of salvation.
The words in verse eight are words used by Jesus to John to identify Him with the
"I AM" of scripture. Putting Him in the completeness with God and an official affirmation by Jesus of His deity.
Blessings to all,
-Calabash
First-born (begotten)of the dead-
The word first-born is prototokos. It has two meanings:
1. Literal- first-born. In relation to Revelation, it would mean Jesus was crucified and resurrected, thus having victory over death and being first born of the dead. But,you may say Jesus was the not first raised from the dead and you would be correct. The difference being,they experienced death again. Resurrection in Christ name continues today. As a matter of fact, there are many raised from the dead recently in Brazil (see healingherald.org/2011/01/16-flood-victims-raised-from-the-dead-in-brazil/). 2. First-born was to be the one who inherits. Prototokos, here means one with power and honor, one who occupies the first place.
Both seem to apply in this verse.
The prince of the kings of the earth-
Jewish scholars translate this as a description of the coming Messiah, stemming from Psalms 89:27
Then John breaks into adoration, praise and worship, overcome with the Glory of God and his promises.
He mentions in verse six, "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father;". The mention of making us kings and priests is for us who believe, we are sons of God by faith, therefore, we will be made kings and priests! See Exodus 19:6 where it says, "You shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation"
John then continues with the praise and worship mentioning the coming of Christ again. This guarantee accords with 317 other promises of His return and is mentioned more frequently than any other subject, with the exception of salvation.
The words in verse eight are words used by Jesus to John to identify Him with the
"I AM" of scripture. Putting Him in the completeness with God and an official affirmation by Jesus of His deity.
Blessings to all,
-Calabash
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