What is the meaning of Revelation 1:6? Who has made us Jesus “has made us” (Revelation 1:6). The verb is past tense—something He already accomplished through His finished work on the cross (John 19:30). By His blood He “released us from our sins” (Revelation 1:5), so this new identity is a settled fact, not a future hope. Paul echoes this certainty: “He rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). Our standing rests entirely on what Christ has done, not on what we might someday do. To be a kingdom • The phrase means believers collectively form Christ’s realm—citizens under His direct rule (Ephesians 2:19). • Peter affirms, “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood… a holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). • Christ’s kingdom is spiritual now (Luke 17:21) and will be visible when He reigns on the earth (Revelation 11:15). • Because the King is righteous, His subjects are called to reflect His righteousness in everyday life (Romans 14:17). Priests to His God and Father • Like Old Testament priests who approached God on behalf of Israel (Exodus 19:6), every believer now has direct access to the Father through Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22). • Priestly ministry involves worship (Hebrews 13:15), intercession (1 Timothy 2:1), and service to others (Romans 12:1). • This role flows from adoption: God is “His God and Father,” and through Christ, He becomes our Father as well (John 20:17; Galatians 4:6-7). To Him be the glory • Glory belongs to Christ eternally because of who He is and what He has done (John 1:14; Revelation 5:12). • Every aspect of the believer’s new identity—kingdom citizens, royal priests—exists to spotlight His greatness, not ours (1 Corinthians 10:31). • David’s ancient praise fits here: “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory…” (1 Chronicles 29:11). And power forever and ever! Amen. • “Power” underscores Christ’s absolute sovereignty (Matthew 28:18). He not only deserves praise; He possesses the might to rule and sustain His people (2 Timothy 4:18). • “Forever and ever” stresses the unending duration of His reign (Hebrews 13:8; Jude 1:25). • “Amen” invites the reader to agree wholeheartedly—an affirmation that these truths are certain and trustworthy (2 Corinthians 1:20). summary • Christ has already accomplished a decisive work, making believers a kingdom and priests. • Our present calling is to live under His rule, worship Him, intercede for others, and serve in His name. • All honor and dominion belong to Jesus eternally, and we gladly echo Scripture’s final word: Amen. |
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