Author: John (1:1), probably the apostle.
Date: Approximately AD 95.
In Ten Words or Less: God will judge evil and reward His saints.
Details: Jesus Christ Himself arranges for John to receive a “revelation” of “things which must shortly come to pass” (1:1). First, in Chapters 2–3, Jesus gives John words of challenge and/or encouragement for seven churches—the good, the bad, and the in-between. Then the vision turns to the actual throne room of God, where a Lamb, looking “as it had been slain” (5:6), breaks seven seals from a scroll, unleashing war, famine, and other disasters on the earth. A dragon and two beasts, allied against God, arise to demand the worship of earth’s people who have not been killed in the earlier catastrophes. The satanic forces and the people who follow them incur seven “vials of the wrath of God” (16:1), which bring plagues, darkness, and huge hailstones on earth. The upheaval destroys “Babylon the great,” the evil and arrogant world system, just before an angel from heaven seizes Satan, “that old serpent” (20:2), and imprisons him for one thousand years. After a brief release to instigate a worldwide war, Satan is thrown into “the lake of fire and brimstone,” where he will be “tormented day and night for ever and ever” (20:10). God unveils “a new heaven and a new earth” (21:1), where He will “wipe away all tears” (21:4) from His people’s eyes.
From Know Your Bible, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.
The Mark of the Beast
Closing out our study in the thirteenth chapter of Revelation, we come to one of the most mysterious subjects found in the book of the Revelation, the mark of the beast. Through out the years there has been endless speculation as to what this mark is all about. Join us as we simply allow the Word of God to give us insight and clarity to this mystery.
The Second Beast
Making our way through chapter 13 of the book of Revelation, we come to an often forgotten member of the counterfeit Trinity, the false prophet. The Anti-Christ has a military and political focus, while this second beast seems to be focused on religious concerns. Join us as we see how in the final days of man there will be an exposition of deception.
Who is Anti-Christ and From Where Will He Arise?
Chapter thirteen is loaded with information concerning this mysterious figure known as Anti-Christ. Today there are endless speculations as to his origin. Join us as we seek to gain insight from just allowing the Scripture to speak.
Who is the Woman That Brings Forth the Ruler of the World?
Arriving at Revelation chapter 12, we come to symbolic language. We know it’s symbolic because the text tells us it’s symbolic. The first symbol we are confronted with is a woman clothed with the sun. Join us as we seek to allow scripture to interpret scripture, that we might be led to Biblically identify this woman.
Why Do We Worship God?
We are called to be worshippers. Christ told us that God is seeking those who will worship Him in Spirit and truth. But why worship? As we make our way to the end of chapter 11 of the book of the Revelation, we see heaven explode into worship and more importantly, why there is such an outpouring of praise to God. Join us as we see why heaven worships God.
The Two Last Martyrs
As we arrive at chapter 11 of Revelation, we are introduced to the final two people who will be killed for their faith in Christ. And what we will see in this passage is it’s not our faithfulness that is in control of the outcome of our life, but God is the one who is in control of all things.
The Sixth Trumpet
During times of disaster we are prone to believe that the disaster is proof that God does not care. During the time of the Tribulation period the world will suffer six major plagues. The reason for the plagues isn’t that God is finished with man, but rather He is longing for man to turn. Join us as we look at God’s final attempt to bring men to repentance.