Characteristics of Jesus, Revelation 1:5-6

5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The following points concerning Jesus are found in the above text and need to be "fleshed out" for a full discussion sermon:

Jesus:

1. The faithful witness
2. The first begotten of the dead
3. The Prince of the kings of the earth
4. He loved us
5. He washed us from our sins in His own blood
6. He has made us (Christians) kings and priests unto God, His Father.
7. He is worthy of glory and dominion forever.

The book of Revelation gives us many other figures and characteristics of Jesus. But, this is a good beginning.

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