Laws in the Revelation of Jesus Christ

"The Revelation to John, also called the Book of Revelation or Apocalypse of John, is the last book of the New Testament. It is the only book of the New Testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The Revelation to John appears to be a collection of separate units composed by unknown authors who lived during the last quarter of the 1st century, though it purports to have been written by an individual named John—who calls himself "the servant" of Jesus—at Patmos, in the Aegean Sea. The text includes no indication that John of Patmos and John the Apostle are the same person.

"The book comprises two main parts, the first of which (chapters 2–3) contains moral admonitions (but no visions or symbolism) in individual letters addressed to the seven Christian churches of Asia Minor. In the second part (chapters 4–22:5), visions, allegories, and symbols (to a great extent unexplained) so pervade the text that exegetes necessarily differ in their interpretations. Many scholars, however, agree that Revelation is not simply an abstract spiritual allegory divorced from historical events, nor merely a prophecy concerning the final upheaval at the end of the world, couched in obscure language. Rather, it deals with a contemporary crisis of faith, probably brought on by Roman persecutions. Christians are consequently exhorted to remain steadfast in their faith and to hold firmly to the hope that God will ultimately be victorious over his (and their) enemies. Because such a view presents current problems in an eschatological context, the message of Revelation also becomes relevant to future generations of Christians who, Christ forewarned, would likewise suffer persecution. The victory of God over Satan (in this case, the perseverance of Christians in the face of Roman persecution) typifies similar victories over evil in ages still to come and God's final victory at the end of time.

"Although Christ is clearly the central figure of Revelation, an understanding of the text presupposes familiarity with Old Testament language and concepts, especially those taken from the books of Daniel and Ezekiel. The author uses the number seven, for example, in a symbolic sense to signify "totality" or "perfection." References to "a thousand years" (chapter 20) have led some to expect that the final victory over evil will come after the completion of some millennium." – Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Book of the Revelation advises the conquering Elect in right choices and actions.

Remember … from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick {Light} out of his place. – Revelation 2:5

To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. – Revelation 2:7

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer … be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. – Revelation 2:10

He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. – Revelation 2:11

To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. – Revelation 2:17

I will give unto every one of you according to your works. – Revelation 2:23

That which ye have already hold fast till I come. – Revelation 2:25

He that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations … and I will give him the morning star. – Revelation 2:26, 28

Be watchful, and strengthen the things {soul virtues} which remain, that are ready to die. – Revelation 3:2

Remember … how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If … thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come. – Revelation 3:2

He that overcometh … shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will … confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. – Revelation 3:5

Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. – Revelation 3:8

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. – Revelation 3:10-11

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. – Revelation 3:12

Thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. – Revelation 3:15-16

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. – Revelation 3:19

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. – Revelation 3:20

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. – Revelation 3:21

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. – Revelation 4:11

I beheld … a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands … These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. – Revelation 7:9,14-17

The kingdoms of this world must become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever! – Revelation 11:15

He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. – Revelation 13:10

Those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. – Revelation 17:8

Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb! – Revelation 19:9

Worship God! The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. – Revelation 19:10

The dead are judged according to their works, by the things which are written in the books of Life. – Revelation 20:12

Anyone not found written in the Book of Life shall be cast into the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:15

He who overcomes shall inherit all things. – Revelation 21:7

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