An Introduction to the Seven Churches

I.              THE INTRODUCTION (Vv. 1-3)

(a.)       Its Author 

(b.)       Its objective

(c.)        Its promise

II.            THE SALUTATION (Vv. 4-8)

(a.)       Its particular address.

(b.)       Its Trinitarian blessing.

(1.)       From the Father.

(2.)       From the Holy Spirit.

(3.)       From Jesus Christ.

(i.)                  The faithful witness.

(ii.)                The firstborn from the dead.

(iii.)             The ruler of the kings of the earth.

(iv.)              The One who loves us.

(v.)                The One who freed us from our sins.

(vi.)              The One who made us a kingdom and priests.

(vii.)            The one who will return for us.