The Book of Revelation, written by John the Apostle, is a divine revelation of future events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. It is a book of hope and anticipation, revealing the imminent return of Jesus and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The church at Ephesus, one of the seven churches addressed in the book, is commended for their hard work, perseverance, and discernment of false doctrine, but criticized for leaving their first love. The reward for those who overcome is to eat of the tree of life, symbolizing fullness, abundance, and eternal life in the presence of God.
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