The Book of Revelation

Introduction

The very mention of the Book of Revelation conjures images of fantastic creatures, angelic beings, a man called Antichrist and imaginations of the return of Jesus Christ himself to this earth.

One has only to read a few chapters into this book to discover some of the most profound depths of the mysteries of God. 

The imagery presented in the Book of Revelation seems almost as if it was something straight from a science fiction novel and it can be quite intimidating when one is trying to understand the events of the book and their meanings.

My attempt at teaching this book will be feeble at best but I believe it is necessary and of great benefit to not only read but also to understand the Book of Revelation.

I believe the entire book should be interpreted literally whenever possible and the 65 other books of the Bible must be the source for the understanding of this book!   The bible has always been written “line upon line” and “precept upon precept” and the Book of Revelation is no different.

Since the Book of Revelation describes an end of all things, it is my firm belief that in order to read the end, one must not only read, but understand both the beginning and the middle.

I don’t claim to have all the answers to your every question, but I do believe the concepts (or precepts if you will) found in the Book of Revelation are easy to understand, despite a possible lack of specific, detailed understanding in some passages. 

Strong Meat

I’m not sure why the Book of Revelation is neglected and avoided by many preachers today. Perhaps it is due to the difficulty of understanding the symbolism or perhaps it is simply because studying Revelation requires a bit more diligence than with other books.

In any case, Revelation 1:3 and Revelation 22:7 both tell us there is a blessing for the reader, the hearer and the keeper (the one who understands) of the words of this book of prophecy.

Make no mistake.  This study is "Strong Meat" (Hebrews 5:14) and is not easily understood even by those who have been in church for most of their lives.  Perhaps the greatest hindrance to proper understanding of this book lies in attempts by many Christians to understand Revelation within the confines of their particular beliefs or church doctrines.  Don't make the mistake in believing your church doctrine will help you understand the Book of Revelation.  It  may be that this  study of Revelation will make you rethink your beliefs. 

As always, I build scripture upon scripture and reconcile scripture with scripture and will use passages of scripture you've heard all your life and already know, to show you the pieces of God's magnificent puzzle as they present to us the final chapter of human history.

Revelation's proper title is “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”, or the “Unveiling” of Jesus Christ.

In this book we see Christ in all his glory and the defeat of all the enemies of Christ. We also are presented with a glimpse of a glorious world to come in which there will be nothing there to harm, to corrupt or to bring a tear!

What a wonderful place God has prepared for us!  What a glorious book God has placed into our hands that will prepare us for the things to come!

Basic Information Concerning Revelation

There are many who claim the book of Revelation has already been fulfilled and is past, however, with only a very brief examination, comparing scripture with scripture, one can quickly determine that this is not the case.

Are there events in the book that have passed? Absolutely! For example: The Seven Churches of Asia no longer exist and the persecution of those churches they were experiencing has ceased. Is this reason enough to consider the entire book to have been fulfilled? Not hardly!

There isn’t a single Christian anywhere (that I am currently aware of) that isn’t looking for the return of Jesus Christ. The return of Christ is very graphically depicted in the Chapter 19 of the Book of Revelation and a description of events surrounding that return is given throughout the pages of the book.

 If it is agreed that Jesus has not returned, then it must also be agreed that the entire book of Revelation has not yet been fulfilled!

 Certainly, there is no one who will claim we are living in the “new heaven and new earth”. For this reason and more, as we will discover in the study, Revelation is both historical and prophetic to this last day generation.

Repentance and Holiness are stressed and demanded throughout the book of Revelation. Without it, we don’t have the slightest hope of living eternally with Jesus Christ. It is for this reason that I encourage you, as you study this book, to fast and to pray. You should never study the Word of God lightheartedly, but to adopt this attitude concerning the Book of Revelation will only leave you confused, bewildered and at best ill-informed.

Pray, Fast and Study.

 If you are a new Christian and you do not understand the basic core foundational teachings: repentance, baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, faith toward God, eternal judgment:

I encourage you to study Revelation but also know that without a foundational background, it may be difficult for you to completely understand the precepts (ideas) presented in Revelation.

 As with all teaching I present, I try to keep it simple enough for babes to understand, but I also must present enough in-depth teaching for the most seasoned Saint to grasp. Again, I encourage each of you to fast, prayerfully study the book and to build “line upon line” as we study this amazing Book of Revelation!

The Series

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Please be patient as I type, format, proofread and post remaining chapters!

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