Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Signified by Angels

Revelation Chapter 1 reveals the third witness.  The third witness of the Revelation of Jesus Christ are angels. This witness is seen in the first verse of Revelations chapter 1.  Although there is some confusion among believers about the ministry and testimony of the angels,  the Bible gives us definite description of their ministry.

•  Revelation 1:1, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John.”

 Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels:  Special Witness and Mission

The angels have a special witness and mission. They are heralds (announcers) to the coming of Christ. They heralded the coming of the baby Jesus Christ. They announced the resurrection of Jesus Christ at the tomb. And, they will herald the return of Christ.

•  Luke 1:8-14, “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

•  Matthew 28:1-7, “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and become as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know ye seek Jesus which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said, Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”

•  I Thessalonians 4:15-18, “For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Ministry to Christ

The Angels  ministered to Christ in his Temptations.

•  Matthew 4:9-11, “And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold angels came and ministered unto him.”

•  Luke 22:42-43, “Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Ministry to Believers

The angels minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation.

•  Hebrews 1:13-14, “But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Do not Worship Angels

The Bible is very clear in stating that angels are not to be worshiped.

•  Colossians 2:18, “Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his own mind.

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Cannot Alter Gospel of Christ

Angels from God cannot alter the Gospel of Christ.  Any message received from an angel must be in complete agreement with the scriptures in the Holy Bible.

•  Galatians 1:8, “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”

Revelation Chapter 1 – Third Witness – Angels: Heavenly Witnesses

Finally, the angels are heavenly witnesses to the amazing grace of God toward mankind through his only son, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

•  I Timothy 3:16. “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”

•  Revelation 5:11-12, “And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: And the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.”

In Christ

J-me

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