![]() ![]() To understand the book of Revelation, we need the same things that help us to understand the rest of the Bible, including wisdom from God and assistance from those who already understand it.- Acts 8:26-39 James 1:5. ( Revelation 1:10) We can therefore expect the main fulfillment of Revelation to be in our time. The visions apply to “the Lord’s day,” which began when God’s Kingdom was set up in 1914 and Jesus began ruling as King. “The sea”-wicked mankind opposed to God.- Isaiah 57:20 Revelation 13:1 21:1.įeatures corresponding to the ancient tabernacle used for God’s worship-including the ark of the covenant, the glassy sea (basin for washing), lamps, offerings of incense, and an altar of sacrifice.- Exodus 25:10, 17, 18 40:24-32 Revelation 4:5, 6 5:8 8:3 11:19. Satan the Devil-God’s adversary.- Genesis 3:14, 15 John 8:44 Revelation 12:9.īabylon the Great-like ancient Babylon (Babel), an enemy of Jehovah God and his people and a source of religious lies.- Genesis 11:2-9 Isaiah 13:1, 11 Revelation 17:4-6 18:4, 20. It says in Revelation 1:1, '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.' Many Christians believe that the Apostle John was the author of the book of Revelation. ![]() Jesus Christ-“the Lamb of God.”- John 1:29 Revelation 5:6 14:1. Jehovah-“the true God in the heavens” and Creator of all things.- Deuteronomy 4:39 Psalm 103:19 Revelation 4:11 15:3. Many major entities and symbols in the book of Revelation are introduced earlier in the Bible: ![]() Revelation uses many “signs,” or symbols, that are not to be understood literally.- Revelation 1:1. While many associate the word “apocalypse” with great disaster, the book of Revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.- Revelation 1:3 22:7. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve God. Keys to understanding the book of Revelation Visions of blessings from God for heaven and earth.- Revelation 20:11–22:5. Visions of the destruction of God’s enemies.- Revelation 17:1–20:10. His concern involves both afrmation and discipline (which is a form of parental love). 2:2 'I know' Jesus sees, understands, and cares for His churches. Seven bowls, each containing a plague representing a divine judgment to be poured out on the earth.- Revelation 15:1–16:21. or Acts 1:7-11, but Revelation chapters 2-3 and possibly, depending how you see the communication from the angel on behalf of Jesus, Revelation chapter 22. Seven trumpets, the last three of which introduce three woes.- Revelation 8:7–14:20. Messages from Jesus to the seven congregations.- Revelation 1:10–3:22.Ī vision of God on his throne in heaven.- Revelation 4:1-11.Ī series of visions, each one leading into the next: Many of its prophecies are yet to be fulfilled. psis (apocalypse), means “Uncovering” or “Disclosure.” This name indicates the meaning of Revelation-it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.The Greek name of the Bible book of Revelation, A ![]()
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