are contained in Revelation. By saying that the person who reads this book is blessed, John is saying that the reader is much more than happy, but he is favored by God. As the verse continues, we read that "the time is near." This is a reference to Christ's return and the judgment that will come with it. This is a theme that is echoed by almost all of the New Testament, as in James 5:9, which says, "...The Judge is standing at the door!"
             Revelation 1:4 provides yet another intriguing aspect of the book in general. "John, to the seven churches in the province of Asia...from the seven spirits before his throne." This demonstrates one of the distincti
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