The document provides an overview and analysis of the biblical book of Revelation. It outlines the book's key themes, chapters, and references to Jesus Christ. Revelation is described as dealing with things that will soon take place and things of the end times. It promises a blessing to all who read it and contains warnings for the church. Jesus Christ is prominently featured throughout the book as the ruler, redeemer, and judge.

1. Importance: 1. Revelation, like all Scripture, is “profitable” (II Tim. 3:16). 2. Revelation reveals Jesus Christ like no other book (Rev. 1-22). 3. Revelation deals with “things, which must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). 4. Revelation is the one book that promises a blessing to all who will read it (Rev. 1:3).

2. Importance: 5. Revelation contains unique warnings and challenges to the church (Rev. 2:1-3:22). 6. Revelation discloses conditions that will be present in the end-times (Rev. 6:1-19:21). 7. Revelation is NOT to be sealed up (Rev. 22:10)

3. Writings of John Gospel of John Epistles (1-3 Jn.) Revelation Preparation (22:20) Life rewarded Sovereignty The King Believe (20:31) Life received Salvation The Prophet Fellowship (1:3) Life revealed Life revealed The Priest

4. The book opens and closes with similar ideas and phrases, among them are the words of Jesus, “I am coming soon” (1:1-8; 22:12-21). In between, the book deals with vivid descriptions of God’s judgments on sin. Key Ideas:

5. Key Verses: Revelation 1:7: “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen” (cf. Revelation 19:11-16). Revelation 1:19: “Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things.”

6. Key Words: Two key words are repeated: “lamb” (29 times) “throne” (47 times) Four numbers are significant: “seven” (55 times) “four” (29 times) “twelve” (23 times) “ten” (9 times)

7. There are no formal quotations from the Old Testament, however there are many allusions. Bible students have found between 250-550 Old Testament allusions in the book of Revelation. Key Note:

8. Outline: 1. Introduction (1:1-20) 2. “THINGS WHICH ARE” seven churches (2:1-3:22) 3. “THINGS WHICH SHALL BE HEREAFTER” the Tribulation (4:1-19:21) 4. The Millennial Reign & Great White Throne Judgment of Christ (20:1-15) 5. The new heaven and earth (21:1-22:5) 6. Conclusion (22:6-21)

9. Christ In Revelation: His glory, wisdom and power (1:1-20) His authority over the church (2:1-3:21) His power and right to judge the world (5:1-19:21)

10. Christ In Revelation: The faithful witness (1:5) The firstborn from the dead (1:5) The ruler over the kings of the earth (1:5) The Son of Man (1:13) The first and the last (1:17) The living One (1:18) The Son of God (2:18) He who is holy, who is true (3:7) The Amen (3:14)

11. Christ In Revelation: The Beginning of the creation of God (3:14) The Lion that is from the tribe of Judah (5:5) The Root of David (5:5) A Lamb (5:6) The Word of God (19:13) King of Kings and Lord of Lords (19:16)

12. Christ In Revelation: The Alpha and the Omega (22:13) The beginning and the end (22:13) The bright morning Star (22:16) The Lord Jesus (22:21).

14. Outline: 1. “THINGS WHICH YOU HAVE SEEN (PAST) ” (1:1-20) 2. “THINGS WHICH ARE (PRESENT)” seven churches (2:1-3:22) “THINGS WHICH SHALL BE HEREAFTER (FUTURE)” The Tribulation (4:1-19:21) The Millennial Reign & Great White Throne Judgment of Christ (20:1-15) The new heaven and earth (21:1-22:21)

15. REVELATION Chapter Titles Ascended Christ as a Great High Priest Christ’s Letters to 4 Churches Christ’s Letters to 3 Churches Worship in Heaven: Christ as Creator Worship in Heaven: Christ as Redeemer Opening of 6 Seals Great Salvation of Jews & Gentiles Opening 7th Seal: 4 Trumpet Judments

16. REVELATION Chapter Titles 5th & 6st Trumpet Judgments Prelude to Final Judgment: The Little Scroll 2 Witnesses The Wonder of a Woman with Child The False Trinity The Lamb & The 144,000 on Mount Zion Worship in Heaven before the Final Judgment 6 Bowl Judgments

17. REVELATION Chapter Titles Economical Babylon Destroyed Ecclesiastical Babylon Destroyed Marriage of the Lamb & Armageddon Millennium & Great White Throne Judgment New Heaven & New Earth Paradise Restored

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