In Rev 4, John hears again the "same voice" of Christ who tells him now " I will show you what must happen after these things". John saw a vision of the throne in heaven and "someone sitting on it". He describes the throne as " brilliant" with gemstones and gold and from the throne came "flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder". There also are four living beings around the throne , which appeared to be like a lion, ox, eagle, and human face. It seems that these beings represent attributes of God, such as power, strength, majesty, and intelligence. All of these beings were worshiping God , singing praises of "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty". In verse 11, John concludes with " You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created everything, and it is for your pleasure that they exist and were created."

Rev 3 continues the instructions to the other three churches in Asia Minor: Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. John follows the same pattern as in chapter 2, with a description of Jesus at the beginning of each section: "him who holds the seven spirits of God and seven stars", "him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David", and "the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation". Next, he states what God has "against" each church. To Sardis, "you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead". To Philadelphia, "you have little strength". To Laodicea, "you are neither cold nor hot". Then, the Lord gives direction: Sardis is told "remember what you have received and heard, obey it, and repent", Philadelphia is told "hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown", Laodicea is told "buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Be earnest, and repent". Next, those who overcome are described: to Sardis, " who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life", to Phladelphia, "who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God.. and I will also write on him my new name", to Laodicea, " who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on His throne". Lastly, John concludes the address to each church with " he who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches".

Rev 2 begins the instructions that the Lord gave to the churches. In this chapter, John writes to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. In each address, John first describes whom the message is from, describing Jesus in various ways. He is called "the one who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands", "him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again", "him who has the sharp, double-edged sword" , and the "Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze". In each address, he then encourages each church. Ephesus is commended for "hard work", "perseverance", "not tolerating wicked men", "testing those who call themselves apostles", "enduring hardships for My name, and not grown weary", and "hating the practices of the Nicolations". Smyrna is commended for enduring "afflictions and poverty", and "slander of those who say they are Jews". Pergamum is encouraged for "remaining true to My name", and "not renouncing your faith in Me". Thyatira is commended for "your deeds, love, service, and perseverance", and "doing more than you did at first". Next, to each church, the Lord rebukes each church regarding some things He has "against them" and redirects them towards restoration. He says to Ephesus, "you have forsaken your first love" and you must "repent and do the things you did at first". To Smyrna, He says "do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer", but "be faithful". To Pergamum, He says "you have people there who hold to the teachings of Balaam", and "you also have those who hold to the teachings of the Nicolaitans". , so "repent therefore!" Finally, He says to Thyratira , "you tolerate that woman Jezebel", who "misleads my servants", so you must "repent of her ways" and "hold on to what you have until I come". Then, to each church He says , "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches". Finally, John writes a statement about the rewarding consequences that each church will receive when they "overcome" and follow these instructions from the Lord. Ephesus is told " I will give you the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God". He says the church of Smyrna "will not be hurt at all by the second death" . Pergamum is told , "I will give you some of the hidden manna" and also "a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it". Lastly, Thyatira is told that He "will give (them) authority over the nations", "to rule with an iron scepter", and will give them "the morning star".

In Rev 1, John gives us some "revelations" about the future (why, what, and how) and why he wrote this book. "To show His servants what must soon take place", because "the time is near". John testifies what was revealed to him by Jesus himself, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. God made it know to us through His servant, John, who has testified what was made known to him. He says blessed are they that read it, hear it preached, and take it to heart. He reminds us that God loves us, freed us, and made us to be priests to serve Him. John says Jesus is coming and everyone will soon witness the return of our eternal Lord God, "who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty". Jesus spoke to John and told him to write all that Jesus had shown him and spoken to him so that he could share it with the church. John was told to "write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later". John was next instructed what to write to each of the seven churches of Asia Minor( Rev 2-3).

Jude contrasts the outlook for "those who have been called" and "godless men". Those who God has called into faith are "loved by God" and "kept by Jesus Christ". Jude gives those of us who "share the salvation" encouragement to contend for and defend the faith against the godless men who "change the grace of our God into a license for immorality". Jude reminds us that the Lord delivers His people, and has "destroyed those who did not believe". These godless people will encounter "everlasting chains of judgement on the great Day" and will "suffer the punishment of eternal fire". They are described as clouds without rain, trees without fruit and uprooted, "for whom the blackest darkness has been reserved forever". He says the Lord is coming to judge and convict the ungodly. "But, dear friends, ..." you will be built up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit, who will keep you in God's love as you wait on the mercy of our Lord Jesus to bring you eternal life. The last two verses of this letter are very encouraging to any who doubt their future outlook or may have any fear of being able to remain faithful enough to persevere.

 24To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!

3 john has three lessons for us: 1) practice hospitality and generosity, especially to missionaries or teachers of the Word 2) continue to walk in the truth, and 3) do what is right. 3 John is a letter to a fellow named Gaius who had a great reputation for always offering his hospitality and friendship to traveling missionaries and teachers. John says we should "support them so that we may become partners with them for the truth", for they are "traveling for the Lord". Gaius is an example of a faithful, selfless servant that we should strive to be like as we encounter opportunities to help those in God's ministry.

2 john encourages us to walk in the truth, walk in obedience, and walk in love. John says the truth lives in us and will be with us forever, just as His grace, mercy, and peace will continue to be with us. He then reminds us that "anyone who wanders away" from the teaching of Christ "has no relationship with God". Finally, "as you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love". Our love is demonstrated by walking according to His commandments. John concludes the letter with a warning not to associate with anyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, since in doing so would be participating in his evil deeds.