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The Promise & Purpose of Revelation
The Book of Revelation was not written to puzzle the church, but to prepare the church. It does not hide truth, it unveils it. At its center is not beasts, bowls, or battles, but Jesus — the One crucified, the One crowned, and the One coming again.
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3
It is the only book with a guaranteed blessing for those who read, hear, and keep it. It reveals:
• The full and final victory of Jesus Christ
• The wrath of God poured out on a Christ-rejecting world
• The hope of God’s redeemed people and His Kingdom coming
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3
It is the only book with a guaranteed blessing for those who read, hear, and keep it. It reveals:
• The full and final victory of Jesus Christ
• The wrath of God poured out on a Christ-rejecting world
• The hope of God’s redeemed people and His Kingdom coming
Tips for Reading Revelation
What is an interlude?
- Literal Where Possible — If the plain sense makes sense, don’t look for another sense.
- Symbolic Where Signaled — John marks when something is a sign (sēmainō, Rev. 1:1); those symbols always point to something real and substantial.
- Telescopic, Not Timetable — The seals, trumpets, and bowls telescope forward, intensifying throughout the seven-year Tribulation.
- Watch for Perspective Shifts & Interludes
Interludes are not time gaps — they’re camera shifts. John pauses the sequence to reveal background visions that expand the story.
Example: 144,000 sealed; great multitude (ch. 7).
Example: 144,000 sealed; great multitude (ch. 7).
Revelation's Built-In Outline
The Things You Have Seen → Chapter 1 (The Vision of Christ)
The Things Which Are → Chapters 2–3 (The Churches)
The Things Which Will Take Place After This → Chapters 4–22 (The End of the Age)
The Things Which Are → Chapters 2–3 (The Churches)
The Things Which Will Take Place After This → Chapters 4–22 (The End of the Age)
The Promised Seed from Genesis 3
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Revelation at a Glance (Chapter-by-Chapter)
1. Vision of the Risen Christ
2-3. Letters to the Seven Churches
4-5. Throne Room in Heaven
6. Seals 1-6: Tribulation Begins
7. Interlude: 144,000 Sealed; Great Multitude
8. Seal 7; Trumpets 1-4
9. Trumpets 5-6
10. The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll
11. The Two Witnesses; Trumpet 7
12. The Woman, Child, and Dragon: War In Heaven
13. The Beasts Rise; Mark of the Beast
14. Lamb on Mount Zion; Harvest
15. Bowls Prepared
16. Bowls 1-7
17-18 Fall of Babylon (religious and commercial)
19. Return of Christ and Final Battle
20. Satan Bound; The Millennium and the Great White Throne
21-22 New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
2-3. Letters to the Seven Churches
4-5. Throne Room in Heaven
6. Seals 1-6: Tribulation Begins
7. Interlude: 144,000 Sealed; Great Multitude
8. Seal 7; Trumpets 1-4
9. Trumpets 5-6
10. The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll
11. The Two Witnesses; Trumpet 7
12. The Woman, Child, and Dragon: War In Heaven
13. The Beasts Rise; Mark of the Beast
14. Lamb on Mount Zion; Harvest
15. Bowls Prepared
16. Bowls 1-7
17-18 Fall of Babylon (religious and commercial)
19. Return of Christ and Final Battle
20. Satan Bound; The Millennium and the Great White Throne
21-22 New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
Jesus in Revelation
He is the Alpha and the Omega (1:8; 22:13), the Faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the Dead, and the Ruler over the kings of the earth (1:5). He is the First and the Last (1:17; 2:8), the Lamb who was slain (5:6, 12), the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David (5:5; 22:16), the Word of God (19:13), the King of kings and Lord of lords (19:16), the Bright and Morning Star (22:16), and the Light of the New Jerusalem (21:23). Every vision flows from Him and points back to Him.
The End of the Age
- Christ reigns for 1,000 years
- Satan released briefly; final rebellion crushed
- Great White Throne judgment
- New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
- Eternity with God — no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain.
Key Symbology
Beast
Antichrist and his empire (Rev. 13 onward)
Horns
Kings or rulers (Rev. 12, 13, 17)
Lampstands
Churches (Christ among His people, Rev. 1–3)
Stars
Angels or messengers (Rev. 1, held in Christ’s hand)
Sea
Gentile nations (Rev. 13, origin of the Beast)
Key Figures
The Lamb → Jesus Christ
The Dragon → Satan
The Beast from the Sea → Antichrist
The Beast from the Earth → False Prophet
The Two Witnesses → Prophets in Jerusalem (first half of Tribulation)
The 144,000 → Sealed servants from Israel (not the church)
The Woman → Israel (Rev. 12)
The Bride → The Church, glorified with Christ (Rev. 19, 21–22)
The Dragon → Satan
The Beast from the Sea → Antichrist
The Beast from the Earth → False Prophet
The Two Witnesses → Prophets in Jerusalem (first half of Tribulation)
The 144,000 → Sealed servants from Israel (not the church)
The Woman → Israel (Rev. 12)
The Bride → The Church, glorified with Christ (Rev. 19, 21–22)
FAQs
Is the White Horse (Seal 1) really the Antichrist?
Some argue it's the gospel (cf. Rev. 19:11). But Revelation 6:2 shows conquest without crowns of righteousness — it's counterfeit peace, not Christ's return. The Antichrist "confirms a covenant" at the start (Daniel 9:27a), fitting the imagery of deceptive conquest.
Seal 1 = Antichrist's rise at the beginning of the 7 years.
Seal 1 = Antichrist's rise at the beginning of the 7 years.
Why place Seal 6 before the midpoint, when it looks like the end?
Cosmic signs (Revelation 6:12-17) echo Matthew 24:29-30, leading some to place it at the Second Coming. But the text says men cry, "the great day of His wrath has come" — anticipating wrath, not completing it. Seal 6 is transitional, setting the stage for Trumpet and Bowl judgments.
Seal 6 = late first half, not the finale.
Seal 6 = late first half, not the finale.
Is Trumpet 7 the "Last Trumpet" of 1 Corinthians 15:52?
Trumpet 7 (Revelation 11:15) signals woe, wrath, and judgment — not resurrection. Paul's "last trumpet" in 1 Corinthians 15 is for the church's gathering, not the world's destruction. Different contexts, different audiences.
Trumpet 7 does not = Rapture trumpet.
Trumpet 7 does not = Rapture trumpet.
Why is there silence in heaven at Seal 7?
Heaven is usually filled with unceasing worship. The pause (Revelation 8:1) signals awe before wrath intensifies — partial judgments (Seals/Trumpets) give way to total wrath (Bowls). Habakuk 2:20 provides a parallel: silence before the Lord's holy judgment.
A dramatic pause before escalation.
A dramatic pause before escalation.
When does the Antichrist fully rise?
He begins with counterfeit peace (Seal 1, Daniel 9:27a). But he is "revealed" at the midpoint by the abomination of desolation (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4; Matthew 24:15). Thus, his rise is twofold: initial conquest, full unveiling at the midpoint.
Antichrist rises at the start, revealed at the midpoint.
Antichrist rises at the start, revealed at the midpoint.
When does the False Prophet appear?
He "looks like a lamb, speaks like a dragon" (Revelation 13:11). His role: enforce worship of the Beast, set up the image, and require the Mark (Revelation 13:14-18). These happen only after the Beast's 42-month authority begins (Revelation 13:5).
False Prophet becomes active in the second half.
False Prophet becomes active in the second half.
When is Babylon judged?
Revelation 17-18 shows religious and commercial Babylon. Both collapse "in one day/one hour" (Revelation 18:8, 10, 17, 19). Thematically spread across chapters, but climactically tied to Bowl 7 (Revelation 16:19).
Babylon's fall = second half, climax before Christ's return.
Babylon's fall = second half, climax before Christ's return.
Are Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls separate or repeating?
Some see them as parallel recaps. But Scripture links them: Seal 7 opens Trumpets (Revelation 8:1-2); Trumpet 7 points to Bowls (Revelation 15:1).
They intensify progressively:
They intensify progressively:
- Seals: 1/4 affected
- Trumpets: 1/3 affected
- Bowls: global/total
Is Armageddon one battle or a campaign?
Some imagine a single valley fight. Revelation 16:12-16 shows a global gathering of kings. Revelation 19:11-21 depicts Christ's victory as the climax, but the "battle" is a campaign involving Babylon's fall, nations' rage, and armies gathering.
Armageddon = final campaign, climaxing at Christ's return.
Armageddon = final campaign, climaxing at Christ's return.
Where is the Church during the Tribulation?
Some hold post-trib or mid-trib rapture. But Revelation 6-18 is silent about the Church on earth, while Israel and nations are in view. Meanwhile, the Church is seen in heaven (Revelation 4-5; 19:7-8).
Church raptured before wrath; Tribulation = Israel + nations.
Church raptured before wrath; Tribulation = Israel + nations.
Is Tribulation the same as Wrath?
No. Tribulation = pressure, persecution, Satan's fury (Revelation 12:12, 17). Wrath = God's holy judgment on the ungodly (Revelation 6:17; 15:1). Believers my endure tribulation, but are promised deliverance from wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9).
Distinction: man/Satan brings tribulation; God brings wrath.
Distinction: man/Satan brings tribulation; God brings wrath.
Who is Matthew 24 for — Israel or the Church?
Some apply it wholly to the Church. But Jesus speaks of Judea, the temple, and Sabbath (Matthew 24:15-20). The discourse aligns with Daniel's 70th week, focusing on Israel's refining (Jeremiah 30:7).
Matthew 24 = Israel-centered, though principles apply to us.
Matthew 24 = Israel-centered, though principles apply to us.
