Revelation: Focus: Things Which You Have Seen, Things Which Are, Things Which Shall Take Place

[WalterandDebbie]

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The Book of Revelation can be outlined into three main sections: "The Things Which Thou Hast Seen" (Revelation 1:1-20), "The Things Which Are" (Revelation 2:1-3:22), and "The Things Which Shall Be Hereafter" (Revelation 4:1-22:21).

Reference: 1:1-20, 2:1-4: Chapters, 6:1-6 Chapters 19:7-20: 1-21:1-22:21

Division: The Lord Jesus Christ, Seven Churches, The Judge, Tribulation, Second Coming, Millennium, Eternal State.

Topic: Vision Of Christ, Vision Of Consunsummation, Theophany, Talks, Tribulations, Trumpets, Together.

Location: Written On The Island Of Patmos

Time.c. A.D. 95-96

The Book Of Revelation:

Just as Genesis is the book of beginnings, Revelation is the book of consummation.

In it, the divine program of redemption is brought to fruition, and the holy name of God is vindicated before all creation. Although there are numerous prophecies in the Gospels and Epistles, Revelation is the only New Testament book that focuses primarily on prophetic.

Its title means unveiling or disclosure. Thus, the book is an unveiling of the character and program of God. Penned by John during his exile on the island of Patmos, Revelation centers around visions and symbols of the resurrected Christ, who alone has authority to judge the earth, to remake it, and to rule it in righteousness.

Part 1: The Things Which Thou Hast Seen (Revelation 1:1-20)

• Introduction:
  • The Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John.
    
    
  • John's vision on the island of Patmos.
    
    
  • The glorified Christ appears to John.
  • Greetings from Jesus to the seven churches in Asia Minor.
    
    
  • Specific messages to each church addressing their strengths and weaknesses.

Part 2: The Things Which Are (Revelation 2:1-3:22)

• Letters to the Seven Churches:
  • Detailed messages to each of the seven churches, including warnings and encouragement based on their current situations.
  • Emphasis on faithfulness, repentance, and overcoming challenges.

Part 3: The Things Which Shall Be Hereafter (Revelation 4:1-22:21)

• Heavenly Vision:
  • John's vision of the heavenly throne room.
    
    
  • The Lamb (Jesus) is revealed as the one worthy to open the scroll.
• The Seven Seals:
  • The opening of the seals brings about judgments on the earth.
• The Seven Trumpets:
  • The blowing of the trumpets signifies further judgments and calamities.
• The Woman Clothed with the Sun:
  • A vision of the church and her struggle against Satan
• The Seven Bowls:
  • The pouring out of the bowls represents the final judgments before the return of Christ
• The Fall of Babylon:
  • A symbolic representation of the forces of evil
• The Second Coming of Christ:
  • Description of Jesus' return with power and glory
• The Millennium:
  • The reign of Christ on earth for a thousand years
• The New Heaven and New Earth:
  • The final state of creation, free from sin and suffering

Key Points:

• The book of Revelation is primarily a message of hope and encouragement to believers facing persecution.
  
  
• The imagery is often symbolic and requires interpretation.
  
  
• The focus is on Jesus Christ as the ultimate victor over evil.

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Love, Walter And Debbie