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Revelation the Book |
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Times of Tribulation |
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Judgment of the Beasts |
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The Beauty of Heaven |
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Revelation the Book |
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Times of Tribulation |
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Judgment of the Beasts |
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The Beauty of Heaven |
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Revelation the Book A comprehensive outline and overview of the Book of Revelation and how to understand it. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. The ongoing work adds detailed exposition in
Most of us, when we try to read the book of Revelation, give up. Our feeling is, "This is not for me!" I hope to change your mind, and show you how to value this mysterious book in a more personal way.
Is Revelation a Book for You? —(Rev 1:3) First we look at the benediction (word of blessing) and note the blessings of the book of Revelation to the modern reader.
The Relevance of Revelation —(Rev 1:4) Now we look at the salutaion or word of greeting, because it too indicates the relevance of the book for people today.
Him Who Is, Was, and is To Come —(Rev 1:4-7) Thirdly, we look at the doxology (word of praise) describing Christ as him who is, was and is to come
A Useful Outline of Revelation —Before we proceed further with our studies of the book of Revelation, I would like to provide you with an outline of the Book of Revelation as a useful guide to your study of the book. This outline shows you the structure of the book. Use this outline for reference as you study.
Don't Skip Over the Title —(Rev 1:1-3) Before we advance in our our studies in the book of Revelation, we are going to step back to its very first words. These first words of Revelation may be may be the most ignored words of the entire book.
The Seven Spirits —(Rev 1:4-7) This lesson looks at the seven spirits mentioned in Revelation 1:4 in connection with the seven churches of Asia.
What Were John's Sources? —When John wrote the book of Revelation, what were his sources? Is his book apocalyptic literature?
John's Seven Declarations (Rev 1) —(Rev 1:4-7) We are looking at John's prologue to the Book of Revelation. In this lesson, we consider the seven declarations that John makes about Jesus Christ. A verse by verse exposition of Revelation One,
Seven Powers of Christ —We learn more about Christ in
Alpha and Omega - Jesus is God —(Rev 1:8) In the book of Revelation Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, shows himself to be God just like his Father.
By Command of the Christ —(Rev 1:9-11) This page looks at the portion of John's prologue to Revelation where he informs us of the circumstances that caused him to write the book. The book was written because Jesus commanded it to be written. Lesson provides information about John, Patmos, the Lord's Day, Asia, and the seven churches.
The Vision of Christ —(Rev 1:12-16) An Exposition of the first vision (Rev 1) which is, appropriately, a vision of the glorified Christ.
Christ Speaks to John —(Rev 1:17-20) Continuing the exposition of the Vision of Christ in Revelation One.
Notes on the Seven Messages —The messages to the seven churches
Messages to the seven churches of Asia...
Message to Ephesus —(Rev 2:1-7),
Message to Smyrna —(Rev 2:8-11),
Message to Pergamum —(Rev 2:12-17),
Message to Thyatira —(Rev 2:18-29),
Message to Sardis —(Rev 3:1-6),
Message to Philadelphia —(Rev 3:7-13),
Message to Laodicea —(Rev 3:14-22).
Spiritualizing Prophecy —A lesson answering common criticisms about spiritualizing prophecy. Explains what it means to spiritualize prophecy.
The Elders Around the Throne —(Rev 4:1-5) Lesson on the first of seven scenes in heaven in the second vision that John saw.
The Four Living Creatures —(Rev 4:6-11) Study of the second of seven scenes in the second vision, a vision of heaven.
The Scroll and the Lamb —(Rev 5:1-7) Third and fourth scenes of the vision of heaven.
Songs of Heaven —(Rev 5:8-14) The last three of the seven scenes of the heavenly vision. These are all scenes in which songs of praise are sung in heaven.
The White Horse —(Rev 6:1-2) You may have heard of the "four horses of the apocalypse". These four horses which John saw represent tribulations. The white horse and its rider stands for earthly rule and authority and dominion.
The Red Horse —(Rev 6:3-4) The red horse and its rider with the sword represents slaughter and bloodshed, people killing people.
The Black Horse —(Rev 6:5-6) The black horse and its rider with the scales represents commerce and the economic system with all of its problems such as corruption, poverty, debt, inflation, boom and bust, unemployment, financial loss, etc.
The Pale Horse —(Rev 6:7-8) The pale horse and its rider leading Hades (the realm of the dead) represents death. Every human being is subject to death.
Through Much Tribulation —This study in Revelation helps us understand the troubles and suffering we go through.
Tribulation Principles —Another study that helps us understand the troubles and suffering we go through. Outlines seven principles of tribulation.
A Little Time —What is the short time or little season that appears many times in Revelation?
The Dragon's Short Time —Another look at the little season.
Three Time Spans —Lesson on symbolic periods in prophecy, especially the three time spans within the Christian age.
The Symbolic Calendar —Lesson on symbolic periods in prophecy, especially the calendar used in the book of Revelation.
Three and a Half —Another lesson about symbolic periods in prophecy, especially the three-and-a-half symbol, a time, times, and half a time.
The Many Days of Daniel —An interpretation of the days at the end of Daniel (Dan 12:7-13) which are along similar lines to the days and times in Revelation.
Vengeance and Wrath —(Rev 6:9-17) We consider two visions, each portraying the Christian or gospel age and the day of God's wrath at the end.
The Multitude Saved —(Rev 7:1-17) Now, as a counterpoint to the previous vision, John sees the multitude of those saved from God's wrath.
The Four Scourges —(Rev 8:1-13) A study about the silence in heaven and the four scourges.
The Bottomless Pit —(Rev 9:1-2) John sees a vision of a bottomless pit out of which come a cloud of very strange locusts. This lesson is about the pit or abyss.
The Locusts Like Scorpions —(Rev 9:3-12) The creatures that John calls locusts were strange indeed. They had a sting in their tails like scorpions, and a few other surprises.
Four Killer Angels —(Rev 9:13-21) We now look at the vision of the four angels released at the river Euphrates to go and kill.
The Little Book —(Rev 10:1-11) The angel tells John to eat a little book which would taste sweet in his mouth, but become bitter in his stomach.
The Two Witnesses Prophesy —(Rev 11:1-6) The two witnesses in John's vision signify the oaths God swore that Christ, as head of the church, would have two anointings. He would be both king and high priest.
The Two Witnesses are Killed —(Rev 11:7-13) The death, resurrection, and ascension of the two witnesses.
The Eternal Kingdom —(Rev 11:14-19) A vision of the saints entering the eternal kingdom on the great day of God's judgment and wrath.
Satan the Failure —(Rev 12:1-17) A very strong theme in the Book of Revelation is the frustration of Satan. The story of his failures is told in the visions in chapter 12.
The Three Beasts —About the Dragon, the Beast, the False prophet, the three Beasts in
Women Splendid and Atrocious —About a very splendid and heavenly woman of great power in chapter 12, and an atrocious and disgusting harlot who rides on the Dragon in
The Beast from the Sea —(Rev 13:1-10) The leopard-like beast with ten horns and seven heads serves the dragon. He blasphemes against God and heaven, and leads the whole world into evil. He makes war against the saints.
The Beast from the Earth —(Rev 13:11-17) Another beast rises up to make a threesome. He serves the dragon and the beast from the sea. He is a false prophet who deceives or coerces people into idolatry, and into being marked with evil.
The Number of the Beast —(Rev 13:18) Who hasn't heard about 666 the number of the beast, and a lot of rubbish about it too?
The Lamb and his First Fruits —(Rev 14:1-5) Lesson not yet available.
Three Angelic Messengers —(Rev 14:6-13) Lesson not yet available.
The Two Reapers —(Rev 14:14-20) Lesson not yet available.
Scenes in Heaven —(Rev 15:1-8) Lesson not yet available.
Bowls of God's Wrath —(Rev 16:1-21) Lesson not yet available.
Mother of Harlots —(Rev 17:1-18) Lesson not yet available.
Satan the Loser —Another look at Satan's frustrations and failures in
The Anti-Christian Kingdom —Revelation is largely about the opposition between two kingdoms, and the victory that Christ's kingdom will have over Satan's.
The Great Day of God —This is one of the great themes of the visions which John recorded in the book of Revelation.
Woe Songs to Babylon —(Rev 18:1-24) Lesson not yet available.
The Seventh Song —(Rev 19:1-10) Lesson not yet available.
The King in His Glory —(Rev 19:11-21) Lesson not yet available.
The Battle of Armageddon — Who hasn't heard of “The Battle of Armageddon”? Those who believe in a future reign of Christ on earth for 1000 years, see this battle as the final great war on earth leading up to Judgment Day. But in the visions of Revelation there was no battle. It was planned. The armies gathered. But the battle did not happen.
The Second Death —the Beast, the False prophet, the Dragon, and all who follow them, are thrown in turn into the lake of burning sulphur, "the second death".
Binding of Satan 1000 Years —(Rev 20:1-10) This lesson is about a vision that covers a broad sweep of time on earth
The Throne and the Books —(Rev 20:11-15) These key verses tell especially of the heavenly throne before which stands every person, great and small, all who have ever lived.
The City and a Crown —(Rev 21-22 overview) In Revelation’s last two chapters there is a beautiful vision of The New Jerusalem the heavenly City of God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a precious jewel (Rev 21:11).
The Light of Christ —(Rev 21 overview) Heaven is a place of eternal light and no darkness at all. In that place the light of God and his Son will shine forever.
No Night There —(Rev 21-22 overview) In the last two chapters of the book of Revelation, a vision of heaven is presented symbolically as a jewelled city of light and, “There will be no night there”.
The Bride, the Lamb’s Wife —(Rev 18-22 overview) Some of the visions in Revelation chapters 18-22 refer to a marriage between the Lamb and his bride. We know that the Lamb is Christ, but who is the bride, the Lamb’s wife?
All Things Made New —(Rev 21:1-8) This old world passes away, but Jesus has prepared a bright new world in heaven, a new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
The Heavenly Jerusalem —(Rev 21:9-27) A vision of the glorious city that John had seen come down from heaven into the new heavens and the new earth. This jewelled city of light is the climax of the book of Revelation.
The Heavenly Eden —(Rev 22:1-5) At the beginning of the Bible we are told about the Garden of Eden. At the end of the Bible we find its counterpart, the heavenly Eden. This new Eden is the final vision that John saw in the book of Revelation.
The Last Words of Jesus —(Rev 22:6-21) We complete our studies in the book of Revelation by looking at the final words of Jesus recorded in the Bible.