REVELATION

Epilogue A conclusion that provides further comment or information. Revelation 22:1-21 Chapter 22 concludes the Book of Revelation with . . . 1. The river of life and the tree of life (22:1-2). 2. The throne of God and the Lamb and his servants who worship him (22:3-5). 3. The blessing upon those who keep God’s Word (22:6-9). 4. The book is to remain unsealed (22:10-11). 5. The promise of Christ’s second coming to repay everyone (22:12-15). 6. The three (3) biblical images of Christ (22:16). 7. The Holy Spirit and the Bride’s invitation to salvation and the warning not to change God’s Word (22:17-21).

The New Jerusalem The city of heaven that decends upon the earth. The final dwelling place of the redeemed. Revelation 21:1-27 In Revelation chapter twenty one there will be... 1. The new heaven and new earth because the 1st heaven and earth passed away (21:1-8). 2. The New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God (21:9-21) 3. The new light for the city that is supernatural (21:22-27)

Judgment A legal decision; order or sentence given by a judge or law court. God’s final sentence as judge of all things. Revelation 20:11-15 The great white throne judgment will include . . . 1. The unsaved of all mankind. 2. The fallen angels who rebelled with Satan. 3. The redeemed concerning their rewards. 4. The book of life. 5. The second death which is the lake of fire.

Millennialism From the Greek language meaning "a thousand". In theology the teaching that Christ will reign "over" or "upon" the earth for 1,000 years Revelation 20:1-10

Christ’s 2nd Coming The doctrine of the blessed hope and return of the Savior to the earth. Revelation 19:6-21 Christ’s 2nd Coming to the earth will bring about the . . . 1. Marriage supper of the Lamb to his Bride the Church (19:6-10). 2. Literal bodily return of Christ with his armies of heaven to execute God’s wrath (19:11-16). 3. Destruction of the Antichrist and his kingdom, the false prophet and the evil kings of the earth and their armies (19:17-21).

Babylon The symbol of paganism and secular anti-Christian philosophy. Revelation 18:1-24; 19:1-5 Chapters 18:1-24 and 19:1-5 of Revelation reveal the . . . 1. Announcement of Babylon’s fall (18:1-3). 2. Warning to God’s people (18:4-5). 3. Cry of vengeance (18:6-8). 4. Lament of the kings and merchants (18:9-19). 5. Outburst of praise (18:20). 6. Destruction of Babylon (18:21-24). 7. Thanksgiving for the judgment of Babylon (19:1-5).

Babylon Part 1 The symbol of secular and pagan philosophy in opposition to God. Revelation 17:1-18 What do the following concepts in Revelation chapter 17 mean . . . 1.The woman arrayed in purple and scarlet. 2.The beast with 7 heads and 10 horns. 3.The waters upon which the women is seated. 4.The ones who are called, chosen and faithful. 5.The purpose of God in relationship to the beast and the woman.

Armageddon The final great battle of history between the forces of God and Satan. Revelation 16:1-21 The last seven (7) bowls of God’s wrath poured out upon the world will cause . . . 1. Terrible sores -1st bowl (16:2). 2. The sea to turn to blood – 2nd bowl (16:3). 3. The inland waters to turn to blood— 3rd bowl (16:4). 4. The sun to scorch people – 4th bowl (16:8-9). 5. The beast’s kingdom to plunge into darkness – 5th bowl (16:10-11). 6. The preparation for final war – 6th bowl (16:12-16). 7. Cosmic judgment on the world—7th bowl (16:17-21).

Heaven the dwelling place of God, angels and all the saints who have died. Revelation 15:1-8 In chapter fifteen we have a glimpse of heaven that reveals to us . . . 1.The seven (7) angels with the seven (7) last plagues of God’s wrath. 2.The saints who conquered the beast standing with harps of God in their hands. 3.The saints singing the song of Moses and the Lamb. 4.The seven (7) angels clothed in their beautiful garments who were given 7 golden bowls of God’s wrath. 5.The glory and power of a sovereign God that filled the sanctuary.

Harvest the time of the year when a mature crop is reaped and gathered in. Revelation 14:14-20 1. The rapture of the church at the end of history (14:14-16). 2. The revelation of God’s wrath upon the lost at the end of history (14:17-20). 3. The 14 biblical reasons for the post- tribulation rapture and return of Christ (Matthew through Revelation).

Angels created spiritual beings with moral judgment and high intelligence but without physical bodies. Revelation 14:1-13 Revelation chapter fourteen (14) verses 1-13 reveal . . . 1. The 144,000 redeemed standing on Mount Zion with the Lamb. 2. The first angel flying overhead with the eternal gospel. 3. The second angel with a message for Babylon. 4. The third angel with a warning to those who take the mark of the beast. 5. The message of hope and reward for all those who remain faithful to Christ.

Antichrist Anyone who denies that Jesus is God and the final human ruler of the world. Revelation 13:1-10 *The coming antichrist will be . . . 1. An evil ruler who is empowered by Satan. 2. Mortally wounded and healed as he blasphemes God and exercises power for 42 months. 3. Determined to destroy the saints, rule the world and receive worship from all mankind. 4. Worshiped by those whose names are not written in the Book of Life. 5. The one who takes believers into captivity and ultimately death.

Metaphor a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another, a different thing by being spoken of as if it were that other. Revelation 12:1-17 The following questions will be answered concerning Revelation Chapter 12 . . . 4. What is the wilderness in which the woman is nourished for 1,260 days? 5. When did the war in heaven take place? 6. How did the saints conquer Satan’s assaults upon them? 7. How is the woman and her offspring protected by God from destruction?

Metaphor a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another, a different thing by being spoken of as if it were that other. Revelation 12:1-17 The following questions will be answered concerning Revelation Chapter 12 . . . 1. Who is the woman clothed with the sun, moon and stars? 2. Who is the great red dragon with 7 heads, 10 horns and 7 diadems? 3. Who is the male child who is to rule the nations?

Enigma A riddle; a perplexing statement; a mystery. Revelation 11:1-19 In chapter eleven of Revelation what do the following things represent . . . 1. The Temple of God, the altar and the worshipers. 2. The outer court, the nations and the 42 months/1,260 days. 3. The 2 witnesses, the 2 olive trees and the 2 lampstands. 4. The events that precede and follow the 3 days. 5. The angel blowing the 7th trumpet.

Angel A created spiritual being with moral judgment and high intelligence but without physical bodies. Revelation 10:1-11 *The mighty angel of Revelation chapter ten. . . 1. Is awesome in description. 2. Has a little scroll open in his hand. 3. Swears an oath with his right hand. (1) Israel’s salvation - Romans 11:25-27 (2) Last trumpet - I Corinthians 15:50-53 (3) The church - Ephesians 3:1-6 (4) Christ in us - Colossians 1:24-29 (5) Of lawlessness - II Thessalonians 2:3-12 (6) The incarnation - I Timothy 3:16 (7) God’s 7th trumpet - Revelation 10:7

God’s Wrath His severe judgment and punishment upon sin, evil and rebellion. Revelation 8-9 Pt 2 6. The destruction of the fifth trumpet—Revelation 9:1-12 7. The destruction of the sixth trumpet—Revelation 9:13-21

God’s Wrath His severe judgment and punishment upon sin, evil and rebellion. Revelation 8-9 Pt 1 The book of Revelation reveals the wrath of God poured out in the trumpets . . . 1. The preparation before the trumpets blow—Revelation 8:1-6 2. The destruction of the first trumpet—Revelation 8:7 3. The destruction of the second trumpet—Revelation 8:8-9 4. The destruction of the third trumpet—Revelation 8:10-11 5. The destruction of the fourth trumpet—Revelation 8:12-13

Perspective A proper evaluation with proportional importance given to the component parts. Revelation 7:1-17 pt2 John sees the same group of believers from two different perspectives . . . 4.The great multitude represent all who have been saved by the blood of Christ. 5.The great multitude represent the sealed 144,000 who are now in heaven.

Perspective A proper evaluation with proportional importance given to the component parts. Revelation 7:1-17 John sees the same group of believers from two different perspectives . . . 1. The 144,000 are sealed by an angel for protection from God’s wrath that is coming upon the earth. 2. The 144,000 represent symbolically all the saved upon the earth prior to God’s wrath being poured out upon the earth. 3. The Bible clearly teaches that God will protect his people from his wrath.