……..proclaiming Jesus, the anointed Messiah, through the revelation of the mysteries kept secret since time eternal but now rendered apparent through prophetic scripture……..
Romans 16:26
Revelation Chapter 1
A revelation* from Jesus, the anointed Messiah, that God* gave him, to show His servants what events must occur hastily*, in a very short span of time.
I, John, set apart by God, to bare witness of what I know concerning the Word of God and the evidence of Jesus, the anointed Messiah; by means of signs and symbols had the revelation shown to me by God’s angel.
Blessed am I to see and hear The Word* prophesying again and to preserve the prophecy myself in writing, because the time of the prophecy is near.
I, John, the Apostle to the seven called-out churches* in Asia, say, “Grace to you and peace” from the Son who is, and who was and who is to come out of the presence of the seven spirits* who are before His throne. Indeed, come Jesus, the anointed Messiah; the faithful martyr, the firstborn from the dead and the first King of the Earth. He who loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood. He who then made us magistrate kings and priests* for His own Father. To Him be glory, and power forever and ever. Amen
Be confident! He will come again amidst the clouds and all eyes will gaze wide eyed at Him, as at something remarkable. And whomever has been betwixt (made indecisive) himself, and all the kindred of the Earth, will mourn and beat their chests in grief before Him. Even so, Amen.
“I am* Alpha (first) in the beginning and I am Omega (last) in the end,* says the Lord, who is and who was, and who is coming; the Absolute and Universal Sovereign Almighty” says Jesus, the Anointed Messiah.
I, John, your brethren and co-participant in affliction and persecution, and in royalty; patiently awaiting Jesus, the anointed Messiah; arose in prominence on an island called Patmos for the sake of the Word of God, and for the sake of witnessed testimony of Jesus, the anointed Messiah.
On the Lord’s day, I became aroused in my spirit (Spirit) and heard behind me a great voice, like a trumpet, saying, ….
“ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first (principality) and the last (finality). What you see and understand write onto a scroll and send it to seven called-out congregations of Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” *2
As I turned to look at the voice who spoke to me, I saw seven lamp-stands made of gold. In the middle of the seven lamp-stands stood someone like the Son of Man. He was clothed in a garment down to his ankles and fastened all around under his chest with a golden belt. His head and hair were white like wool, white as snow. His eyes blazed fire, like lightning, and his feet resembled brilliant, shining gold and silver alloy, glowing as if refined in a furnace. His voice was the sound of a great, abundant rain shower. And he held in the hollow of his right hand seven stars; and from his mouth proceeded a swift (sharp) double-edged sword. He appeared as the Eastern sun appears in its miraculous power.
And when I saw him, I fell forward at his feet as dead. Then, he laid the hollow of his right hand upon me, saying to me….
“Fear not! I am the beginning and the end. I am alive, indeed; a risen corpse! Lo!, I am alive for all eternity. Amen! I have the keys of the unseen world (or Hades-the place of departed souls), and of death. Write (describe) what you see and understand; what is, and what will happen in the future.”
“The mystery of the seven stars which you see in my right hand, and the seven lamp-stands of gold is this: The seven stars are messengers (angels) to the seven called-out congregations: and the seven lamp-stands which you see are the seven called-out congregations”.
Revelation
(apokalupto); disclosure :- appearing, coming, enlighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation; a disclosure of mysteries Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.
God
Theos; deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figurative a magistrate.
Hastily
same as <G5036> (tachus); a brief space (of time), i.e. with <G1722> (en) prefixed) in haste :- + quickly, + shortly, + speedily. Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.
The Word
John 1:1-5 (KJV)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:14 (KJV)
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Churches
from a compound of <G1537> (ek) and a derivative of <G2564> (kaleo); a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both) :- assembly, church.
Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.
Seven Spirits (of God)
Revelation 3:1 (KJV)
1 These things says he that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; “I know your deeds, that you have a name, that you live, and are dead”.
Revelation 4:5-6 (KJV)
5 And out of the throne proceeds lightnings and thunderings and voices. There are seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 5:6-7 (KJV)
6 And I looked, and, behold, in the midst of the throne and the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb having been slain; having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Exodus 31:3 (KJV)
3 And I have filled him with the spirit(s) of God (Elohim), in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
Isaiah 11:1 (KJV)
1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD (Jehovah; I AM) shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding (perfect meaning), the spirit of counsel (advice, planning, prudence, purpose) and might (power, strength, valor, force), the spirit of knowledge (cunning, wit) and of the fear of the LORD (reverence)
Matthew 3:16-17 (KJV)
16 Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”.
Magistrate kings and priests
Revelation 5:9-10 (KJV)
9 And they sung a new song, saying, “Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals of it: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God, by thy blood, out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And has made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”
End
The condition from which no further changes occur. from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literal, figurative or indefinite], result [immediate, ultimate or prophetic], purpose); specially an impost or levy (as paid) :- end (-ing), finally, uttermost. Strong’s Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.
I AM
means- I Exist
*2
A description of Jesus, the Messiah in the names of his called-out congregations.
https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-answers/determining-the-meaning-of-the-names-of-the-7-churches. “Desirable; myrrh (death); united in marriage; offered as a sacrifice; escapes death; loves his brethren; obtains justice for his people.”
Reconsider: Repent 