08.24.25 | NCCpm | Sunday Service PM

Revelation 1:1-20 (CSB)

apokalupsis: lifting of the veil or uncovering 

Jesus reigns and will return to renew all things — so His church must endure in faith

Apocalyptic literature: biblical genre that uses symbolic imagery and visions to unveil God’s perspective on human history and the ultimate future

makarios: blessed; a joy and favor from God that isn’t moved by circumstances

Jesus is not like God—He IS God in all his glory

Jesus doesn’t just watch over His church—He stands with His church in every season

Reveals the power and glory of Jesus before anything else

Gives hope to a church under pressure

Assures final victory over evil

Points to a new beginning