Now, on to Chapter 1 — the book/letter is addressed to “seven churches.” Indeed, there ARE seven churches, and anyone who has spent any time reading Revelation knows that the number seven has great significance, as it is held to be the “number of completion.” This originates with the seven days of creation, and the 7-day sabbath cycle of the Old Testament — each representing that when the 7th day is reached, the concept is complete.
