JOHN THE REVELATOR, THE COMING ELIAS WHO IS TO RESTORE ALL THINGS This John, the son of Zebedee and Salome, is also known as “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” He was the youngest of the Twelve. He is called the Apostle of Love. (John 21:20-25). He was by birth a first cousin to the Lord, on his mother's side, and was recognized as one of the three pillars (Peter, James and John) of the ancient church. He was the one to whom the Lord, while on the Cross, delivered the care of Mary, His mother. He, and his brother James, were called the Sons of Thunder. (Mark 3:16-17). Unto these two brothers and to Peter were given the “Keys of the Kingdom” of Christ, (Matthew 16:13-28). His brother James suffered violent death under Herod. Peter filled his mission and died as a martyr in his old age according to his early request and prophecy of Christ. (John 21:18-19), but John requested that he be allowed to tarry in mortality until the end of the world that he might be the means ...