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(1-3) The apostle John salutes the seven churches of Asia. (4-8) Declares when, where, and how, the revelation was made to him. (9-11) His vision, in which he saw Christ appear. (12-20)1-3 This book is the Revelation of Jesus Christ; the whole Bible is so; for all revelation comes through Christ, and all relates to him.
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1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him,...
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Revelation 1:16 Context. 13 And in the midst of the seven...
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revelation King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE ....
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Write in a book; literally, into a book (εἰς βιβλίον). Over...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ,.... Either of which he is...
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The Book of the Revelation of St. John consists of two...
- Revelation Chapter 1 Discussion
( Revelation 20:5), Satan locked away for 1000 years (...
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- The Troubled Church
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Almost from its beginning, the church of the first century was persecuted. In the early days persecution came mainly from the Jews, but as the decades passed, government authorities also turned against the Christians. The main periods of official persecution came in the AD 60s under the Emperor Nero and in the AD 90s during the time of the Emperor ...
The book of Revelation belongs to a category of literature known as apocalyptic that was common at that time. (The name comes from the Greek apokalypsis, the word translated ‘revelation’ in Revelation 1:1.) In apocalyptic literature God gives revelations to people by means of strange visions that are usually explained by angels. These visions often...
These characteristics make apocalyptic literature difficult for people of a different culture and era to interpret. Over the centuries various schemes of interpretation have appeared. Some people interpret Revelation as applying solely to the time of John, while others interpret it as applying solely to a time in the future when God will bring the ...
Summary of the Book of Revelation. This summary of the book of Revelation provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Revelation. Author. Four times the author identifies himself as John (1:1,4,9; 22:8).
Revelation. Key Information and Helpful Resources. In the opening paragraph, the author identifies himself as John, which could refer to the author of the Gospel and letters of John, or it could be another leader in the early Church. Whichever John it was, he makes it clear in the opening paragraph that this book is a “revelation.”.
- [1] The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John
- [1] Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
- [1] And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
- [1] After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
The book of Revelation focuses on three symbols: seals, trumpets, and bowls. The seven seal judgments present the world ruined by man. Next, the seven trumpet judgments portray the world ruled by Satan. Finally, the seven bowl judgments prefigure the world reclaimed by God.
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A comprehensive outline, overview, and verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation. The many lessons show you how to understand the book. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. These support the detailed exposition. The work is divided into four sections.
