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This Prophecy is For Real!

Revelation 1:1-12

 Four approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation.

1. Preterist approach 
2. Historicist approach
3. Idealist approach 
4. Futurist approach

 Notice the prophecy.

1. The prophecy is God's. (1)
2. The prophecy is for the servants of Jesus. (1)
3. The prophecy tells of what will happen. (1)
4. The prophecy was communicated to us by John. (1-2)
5. The prophecy intends blessing. (3)

 Notice the initial characters.

1. The global church of Jesus (4)
2. The Triune God. (4-5)
3. The Kingdom (6)

 Notice the Promises.

1. Jesus is coming! (7)
2. Every eye will see Him. (7)
3. The people on Earth will wail. (8)
4. You have God’s word on this. (8)