John Beholds The Glorified Jesus

The first vision in the book of Revelation begins with Chapter 1, verse 10. This vision, like the others in Revelation, is introduced by a declaration that John hears or sees something extraordinary. (Revelation 1:10, 12; 4:1; 6:1) The first vision is presented in a first-century framework in which messages are addressed to seven congregations contemporary with John. But John indicates the time of its real application when he says: "By inspiration I came to be in the Lord's day." (Revelation 1:10a) When is this "day"? Do the dramatic events of this tempestuous 20Th century have any connection with it? If so, we should pay close attention to the prophecy, as affecting our very lives-even our survival.- 1 Thessalonians 5:20,21.

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