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SALUTATIONS FROM THE GODHEAD. A message expressed by the Holy Spirit, who is called here, the seven Spirits or for better understanding, the seven-fold Spirit. One Spirit, showing forth the seven characteristics of the Spirit. Rev. 1:4 The seven-fold Spirit is found in Isa. 11:2. This message is to show the full witness and testimony of the Godhead. The Spirit is proclaimed by the prophet Zechariah to be the eyes of the Lord. By, and through the Spirit the Lord the Lord knows all things pertaining to life here on earth. There is not an event of which He does not have full knowledge. Zech. 4:10 The book of Revelation likewise makes mention of the seven-fold Spirit. Seen there as
burning lamps before the throne of the Lord. The Spirit is both a source of light and cleansing fire. Rev. 4:5 It is fitting that the Lamb of God be in possession of the seven horns or fullness of power and the seven Spirits the completeness of the Spirit. Rev. 5:6.
FROM JESUS CHRIST. There is a list of six things pertaining to His life registered here. “The faithful witness.” Rev. 1:5 He was commissioned of God to become a witness, a leader and a commander. Isa. 55:5 We may rest assured that all which proceeds from Him is true and holy. His Words are for our benefit and edification. He is the “first born from the dead.” An evidence of the eternal life that awaits each and everyone who follows Him. Not only is He the first, but He is the resurrection and the life. That blessed force and power creating new life. “He is the prince of kings of the earth.” All who are in authority owe their position to Him. The leaders may not recognize this fact
but they are in subjection to His will and purpose. “The powers that be are ordained of God.” Rom. 13:1 He is the one “who loved” when no one else loves. There is no greater love to be found anywhere and at anytime. He is so willing to manifest His great love to all who will seek Him. We’ve been “washed from our sins in His own blood.” Precious, precious price paid for our redemption. His people bear the nature and status of a nation of “kings and priests.” A ministry which is eternal.
GOD, THE FATHER. The Father, the authority figure. Rev. 1:6 While Jesus thought it not robbery to be equal with Him and the evidence of the scripture prove that to be true, Jesus was at the same time in submission to Him and followed His Fathers leading’s in all that He did. Jesus fully honored and revered His Father. Their unity is one of absolute harmony.