Record Prophecy, Revelation 1:17–20
In the first book of Revelation, John has noted that the intended audience is those souls who are advancing in experience of the subtle, heavenly realms. Then he describes various visions in culturally relevant descriptions of the time so that the internal imagery apparent to advanced disciples of Christ can be better understood. Finally, John is explaining the state of his consciousness when he received the prophecy that he has been commanded by Christ to share.