Bible Study
Key Themes in Revelation
1. Through his sacrificial death, Jesus Christ has conquered Satan, the accuser, and has ransomed people from every nation to become a kingdom of priests,… Read More »Key Themes in Revelation
God and Jesus Are Alpha and Omega
God is the Alpha and the Omega (1:8; 21:6) God is the beginning and the end (21:6) Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega (22:13;… Read More »God and Jesus Are Alpha and Omega
Enemies of the Church (Revelation 13–19)
Enemy Method of Attack The beast intimidating violence The false prophet deceptive heresy The prostitute beguiling affluence
The Seven Bowls of Wrath (16:2–21)
The Unrestrained, Comprehensive Expression of God’s Wrath Bowl Area Affected Reference Result Bowl 1 earth 16:2 sores on the beast’s worshipers Bowl 2 sea 16:3… Read More »The Seven Bowls of Wrath (16:2–21)
The Seven Benedictions
Blessed is the one who reads aloud, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy 1:3 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… Read More »The Seven Benedictions
Satanic Imitations of God’s Reality
God’s Reality Satanic Imitation the real Trinity (Father, Son [Lamb], Spirit) 1:4–5 the false trinity (dragon, beast, false prophet) 16:13; 20:10 Lamb standing, as though… Read More »Satanic Imitations of God’s Reality
Four Series of Seven Messages or Visions
Seven Letters to Churches chs. 2–3 Seven Seals on a Scroll 5:1–8:1 Seven Trumpets 8:2–11:19 Seven Bowls of Wrath chs. 15–16
The Seven Trumpets of 8:7–11:19
Restrained judgments from heaven are sent in response to the saints’ prayers. Trumpet Reference Result Trumpet 1 8:7 hail, fire, and blood cast on land—one-third… Read More »The Seven Trumpets of 8:7–11:19
Progressively Increasing Destruction
Progressively Increasing Destruction 6:8 Seals Death and Hades given authority over one fourth of the earth 8:7–12 Trumpets one third of all affected 16:3 Bowls every living creature
Doxologies to God and the Lamb
Ascription To God/One on the Throne To the Lamb Dominion 1:6 Thanksgiving 4:9; 7:12 Honor 4:9, 11; 5:13; 7:12 5:12, 13 Glory 4:9, 11; 5:13;… Read More »Doxologies to God and the Lamb
Promises to Overcomers
The following images depict ways in which God will be God to those who conquer (cf. Rev. 21:7). Promise What Will Happen Fulfillment 2:7 will eat… Read More »Promises to Overcomers