Revelation Chapter 1:1-8
John is exiled to the Island of Patmos;
Persecution of the saints;
John sees Christ, the Alpha and Omega.
The Vision of the Glorified Christ: The Apostle John receives a revelation while exiled on the Island of Patmos. This opening chapter introduces the context of the book of Revelation, including John’s vision of the glorified Christ. It sets the tone for the revelations that follow, emphasizing the divine authority of the messages.
John is exiled to the Island of Patmos;
Persecution of the saints;
John sees Christ, the Alpha and Omega.
Seven churches in Asia Minor
Exiled on Patmos
Seven gold lampstands
Seven stars