Revelation 1:4b-8 –Christ, the King of Kings returns to reign
The King of kings return will be seen by all. Christ the King of kings will return to the earth. This passage contains a greeting similar to Paul’s, a doxology, an announcement of Jesus’ return, and God’s declaration of His being the Alpha and the Omega; the first and last. Grace and peace come from the Trinity: (God-the Father; Christ-God the Son; Holy Spirit – “seven spirits,” the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit.)
The beginning and the end of the passage deal with the Father, but Christ is the subject of the central section. Jesus is a witness, the firstborn of the dead, the King of kings (death, resurrection and ascension.) Because of His love, Jesus redeemed us, made us a kingdom, and will come to judge the earth.
A prayer of supplication – Almighty God, our heavenly Father, because
You desire not the death of a sinner but rather that he should turn from his
evil way and live, graciously turn away from us the punishments which we by our
sins have deserved and which have been borne for us by our Lord Jesus Christ,
and grant us ever to serve You in holiness and pureness of living; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One
God, now and forever.
[1] The New Heaven, Schnorr
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[2] A Prayer for Supplication and For Christ’s return, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St, Louis
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