Plumbing the Depths of Revelation 4

Following the profound introduction to the book, John immediately employs his commission byJesus Christ to "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now what will take place later". The church in Ephesus is the first "lampstand" to be addressed by their Savior and Lord, with a mixture of commendation and warning about their current attitues, behaviors and practices. Christ Jesus pays special attention to the realty that they have "forsake the love you had at first".