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
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
Enemy Method of Attack The beast intimidating violence The false prophet deceptive heresy The prostitute beguiling affluence
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)
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Church Reference Description of Christ Commendation Rebuke Solution Consequence of Disobedience Promise for Conquerors Ephesus 2:1–7 holds the seven stars in his right hand; walks… Read More »Christ’s Edict-letters to His Seven Churches