Christ`s First Triune Titles.

John is writing to the seven churches in Asia, however they are but a representative of the whole Body of Christ down through the ages who will read this wonderful revelation.

Grace & peace are given from the Father, (who is....was...) the Holy Spirit, (7 fold Spirit) & Jesus Christ.

                                 `John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:

               Grace to you & peace from Him who is & who was & who is to come,

                            & from the seven spirits who are before the throne,

                                                         & from Jesus Christ...`

                                                                                             (Rev. 1: 4 & 5)

The Father then presents us with the first of Jesus` Triune titles. 

                   `Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead,

                                     & the ruler over the kings of the earth.`

                                                                                                        (Rev. 1: 5)

The Faithful Witness – The integrity of His ministry.

As a witness Christ far exceeds all others because of the greatness of the witness He bears. He did not trifle over transient things but testified to eternal truth. In His message to mankind He unveiled the mysteries of God, foretold the future of nations & disclosed the issues of life.

The Firstborn from the dead – His conquering victory over the enemy.  

This title shows Christ`s victory over Satan, sin & death. Christ battled against the enemy & conquered victoriously. He died, rose again & ascended to sit at the Father`s right hand on high. This certifies His authority forever as the One who can never know defeat. He is preeminent even of the dead, as the first manifested alive from the dead.  

The Ruler over the kings of the earth – His ultimate authority over all Rulers.

Christ is ruler, king of the regency of truth in the heavenly realms. (John 18: 36 & 37)  And finally He will bring this rule to bear over the nations of this world.