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NT Survey II Revelation Christian Churches in A.D. 100 Seven Churches of Revelation Introductory Matters for Revelation Author: The Apostle John. John came to Ephesus shortly after Paul’s martyrdom and oversaw churches in Asia Minor until his exile. Date: About A.D. 95, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian. Audience: The immediate audience was the seven churches of Asia Minor. Character of the book: The most prophetic book of the NT, Revelation describes events that close world history as we know it and culminate with the return of Jesus Christ. Different Interpretive Approaches to the Book Preterist – This view maintains that the book describes first century conditions in the Roman Empire. Christ’s “coming with the clouds” in chap. 1 is not a literal coming to earth, but a judgment that came upon Jerusalem in 70 AD. Continuous-historical – This view treats the book as a panorama of church history from John’s time until the Second Advent, finding correspondences between the 7 churches and various epochs in church history. Idealist – This view maintains that Revelation depicts the eternal conflict between good and evil in every age, and that the details should not be pressed. Futurist – This is the best approach if one is committed to a literal hermeneutic. It views the book as focusing on the last periods of world history, culminating with the return of Jesus Christ to the earth. Major Themes in Revelation The Return and Glory of Jesus Christ (Rev 1:7) The Old Testament Of the 404 verses in Revelation, 278 make some allusion to the Old Testament. Books drawn upon include Daniel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Psalms. The Wrath of God The Future Work of God Judgment Establishment of His Kingdom Blessing of His People Purpose Statement for Revelation John records the revelation given to him by Christ to rebuke believers concerning sin and to encourage them to hold fast until Christ comes, describing the events that will precede and follow that coming. Outline of Revelation Part One: “The Things Which You Have Seen” (1:1-20) Introduction (1:1-8) Vision of the Glorified Christ (1:9-20) Part Two: “The Things Which Are” (2:1 – 3:22) Message Message Message Message Message Message Message to to to to to to to Ephesus (2:1-7) Smyrna (2:8-11) Pergamos (2:12-17) Thyatira (2:18-29) Sardis (3:1-6) Philadelphia (3:7-13) Laodicea (3:14-22) Outline of Revelation Part Three: “The Things Which Will Take Place After These Things” (4:1 – 22:21) Visions of the Father and the Lamb as the Source of Judgment (4:1 – 5:14) Vision of the Seven-Sealed Scroll (6:1 – 19:6) Daniel’s 70th Week and the SevenRapture of Return of Sealed Scroll the Church Christ to the Earth Abomination of Desolation 3 1/2 Years Beginning of Birth Pangs 3 1/2 Years Great Tribulation The Seventh Seal Outline of Revelation Part Three: “The Things Which Will Take Place After These Things” (4:1 – 22:21) Visions of the Father and the Lamb as the Source of Judgment (4:1 – 5:14) Vision of the Seven-Sealed Scroll (6:1 – 19:6) Seven Seals of Judgment (6:1 – 8:5) Seven Trumpets of Judgment (8:6 – 11:19) Explanatory Prophecies (12:1 – 14:20) Seven Bowls of Judgment and Rejoicing over the Fall of Babylon (15:1 – 19:10) Outline of Revelation The Closing Visions of John (19:11 – 22:5) The The The The The The The Coming of the King of Kings (19:11-16) Great Supper of God (19:17-21) Binding of Satan (20:1-3) Thousand-Year Kingdom (20:4-10) White-Throne Judgment (20:11-15) New Heaven and New Earth (21:1-8) Holy City (21:9 – 22:5) Epilogue (22:6-21)