John begins, as was the...
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John begins, as was the custom of ancient letter writing, by placing the return address in
the beginning of the document. The letter, transcribed by John, brings grace and peace
from God, the spirits in front of God's throne, and Jesus Christ. The letter's introduction
isn't merely a greeting and salutation, but a clear statement of who sends this
communiqué.
John is careful to put this gigantic return address in a prominent place because he promises Jesus will return soon. For modern Americans who concentrate upon election returns or mailing their tax returns, Jesus' promised return affects every matter of our lives. God's concerns and Jesus' grace stretch across all time to all places and activities. Jesus will return and he is Lord of all, even of election returns and our tax returns.
John is careful to put this gigantic return address in a prominent place because he promises Jesus will return soon. For modern Americans who concentrate upon election returns or mailing their tax returns, Jesus' promised return affects every matter of our lives. God's concerns and Jesus' grace stretch across all time to all places and activities. Jesus will return and he is Lord of all, even of election returns and our tax returns.
