3/26/2017. The Book Of Revelation. In Revelation, we encounter God who is:

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1 The Book Of Revelation In Revelation, we encounter God who is: Holy (4:8) True (6:10) Omnipotent (4:11) Wise (7:12) Sovereign (4:11) Eternal (4:10) In Revelation, we encounter God s Redemption: To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Revelation 1:5b-6) 1

2 In Revelation, we encounter Jesus who is: Faithful witness (1:5) Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (1:5) Alpha and Omega (1:8; 21:6) The Son of God (2:18) The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness (3:14) The Lamb of God (5:6; 6:1; 7:9-10) King of kings, Lord of lords (19:16) Revelation = Apocalypse Kalupto to hide Apo... From From that which is hidden to take away to reveal. Revelation means to unveil something Revelation In the New Testament: Romans 16:25 Romans 8:19 Luke 2:32 2 Thessalonians 1:7 1 Peter 1:7 2

3 Characteristics of Apocalyptic Literature Transcendentalism Pessimism Dualistic Numerology Pseudonymous Cosmic History Roman Emperors Augustus 27BC to 14 AD (Luke 2:1) Tiberius 14AD to 37AD (Luke 3) Caligula 37AD to 41AD Claudius 41AD to 54AD Nero 54AD-68AD 3

4 Roman Emperors Galba, Otho and Vatellius 68AD to 69AD Vespasian 69AD to 79AD Titus 79AD to 81AD Domitian 81AD to 96AD Nerva 96AD to 98AD Trajan 98AD to 117AD History of Interpretation Preterist Historical (Continuous) Idealist Method (Amillenial, Timeless symbolic) Futuristic Preterist View Refers to past events to us now. Almost all of Revelation has to do with events that happened before 70AD Was future to John and His original audience Primary argument comes from 1:1 and 22:10 and the use of soon and time is near 4

5 Historical View All of the book of Revelation is the long history of Christianity from John to the eventual return of Christ. Revelation is viewed as predicting the major movements of Christian history Idealist View Not intended to be taken literally but as a series of symbols that depict the battle of good and evil and prophecy the ultimate end of evil. Perceived as an allegory with no chronological pattern Futuristic View Beginning with chapter 4 to the end of the book, it is an unveiling of the future as to what will happen to the earth. Those who hold this hold to a literal reading of the text. Earliest view of the church 5

6 A View to the Millennium Amillennial A acts in the way our un or non works. No literal 1000 year reign of Christ but allegorical reading of the text years is a statement of completeness or fullness It is the reign of Jesus in our hearts; a NOW perspective A View to the Millennium Post Millennial Kingdom is being extended now through the world A majority of people will be converted resulting in a Christianized world society Not necessarily a literal 1000 years No need for cataclysmic return of Christ Not a widely held belief any longer A View to the Millennium PreMillennial Literal 1000 years Held by earliest church Held belief in Old Testament Isaiah 2:1-5 Isaiah 11:6-9 Isaiah 19:23-25 Isaiah 62:1-7 Joel 7 Ezekiel

7 A View to the Millennium PreMillennial Apocalyptic writing of Jewish faith anticipated it Romans 9-11 Acts 1:6 The Book Of Revelation Shortly time or immanency? Romans 16:20. The God of Peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. James 5:9 tells us the coming of the Lord is at hand 1 John 2:18... the last hour Shortly. Suddenly. 7

8 John Servant and Witness Servant Bondservant slave Exodus 21:5-6 Following Christ means surrendering all rights Martyreo. Martyr To give one s life for a cause Not one who makes something happen but who is a witness that tells what they have seen and know to be true Beatitudes in Revelation 7 Beatitudes in the book 1:3, 14:13, 16:15, 19:9, 20:6, 22:7, 22:14 Blessed are those who: Read. Many illiterate. Not much access to Scripture Hear. More than listen Keep The Word demands a response Time is coming near Chronos chronology Kairos season, moment Immanence leads to faithfulness Luke 12: You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect Romans 13:11-12 salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed 8

9 Grace and Peace Grace unmerited favor Peace Blessing and wholeness Comes from a Triune God: Who is, was and is to come (Father) 7 Spirits (Holy Spirit) Jesus the Faithful witness Numerology One Unity Two... Strength Three God Four Earth Five Man Six Evil Seven, Ten, Twelve Completeness, fullness Jesus is: The Faithful witness Faithful witness and trustworthy revealer of the Father (John 14:9) First Born from the Dead (Revelation 1:18) Ruler over the kings of the earth (Matthew 28:18) Loved us and Freed us from our sins (Galatians 2:20) 9

10 Jesus must return: Promise of God requires it Genesis 49:10; Psalm 2:6-9; Isaiah 9:6-7 Promise of Jesus requires it John 14:2-3; Luke 19:11-27 Guarantee of the Holy Spirit requires it 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:13-14 Signed and Sealed Alpha and Omega knows the end from the beginning He is first and last He is the One who is, always was and is to come He is not confined by space, time or event The Almighty All powerful (omnipotent) 10

11 The Book Of Revelation Chapter 1:9-20 Persecution and Struggle Vs I am your brother A shared salvation experience I am your partner Fellowship in the deepest sense Fellowship found in Perseverance Tribulation The Kingdom Biblical warnings of Tribulation Matthew 13:21 Matthew 24:9 John 16:33 Romans 5:3 11

12 Patient Endurance Patience comes from to abide and under Stay under the load Examples: Beast of burden Athlete Longsuffering This is a privilege to suffer for Jesus Purpose in suffering is perseverance and endurance Why was John Exiled? Jewish curse on Christianity Roman rejection Secular rejection of Christianity. John runs afoul of Roman practice not Roman law. Seven Golden Lampstands Christian responsibility. Matthew 5:14-16 Oil of the lamp is the Holy Spirit Lit by external source The Father Gives light Jesus, who is the light of the world Son of Man 81 times in the Gospels Daniel 7:

13 The glory and splendor of Jesus Dressed as a priest in robe and sash Golden sash indicated royalty King and Priest points to atonement and intercession Antiquity, wisdom and dignity as well as purity in His hair Eyes of fire Savior and Judge Bronze feet permanent, strength Voice Power and authority Sword Power of His Word In His Hand Protection and Possession Effects of the Vision Fear Similar experience found in transfiguration Matthew 17:6 Assurance I am the First and Last He is God He is the Living One He has the key to death and Hades Duty He has a very specific task The Outline of the book in a verse Verse 19 provides the outline and division of the book. Things which you have seen Chapter 1 Things which are right now. Chapter 2-3 Things which are after these things Chapter