Principal Theme Of Revelation In studying the Book of Revelation, I have come to believe that the sovereignty of God is the principal theme of the book (there are other themes as well). God rules all history, time, and people. Chapter one verse eight states: “’I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the […]
APOKALYPSIS – 11 Sunday March 8, 2015 Revelation 7:9 – 7:17 Isaiah 11 & 12 – Israel’s Restoration 2. Revelation 7:9 – 17; The Great Multitude From Every Nation This chapter continues the interlude (proleptic). This passage gives hope to the martyrs of the fifth seal, chapter 6. Themes: – God fulfills His covenant […]
The Apostle John’s vision of Jesus Christ in Revelation 1:9 – 18 “I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit […]
“Look! He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, including those who pierced Him. And all the families of the earth will mourn over Him. This is certain. Amen” (Rev. 1:7 HCSB). “…the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13 HCSB). […]
Revelation 1:1 – 8 Psalm 24 Explain: – Four Main Perspectives: Preterist, Historicist, Idealist and Futurist. Scripture Focus: Revelation 1:1 – 8 – Review 1:1 – 3 Verse 1 “soon” – 1 Peter 4:7, “The end (culmination) of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled…” 1. “Spiritual war takes place throughout the church age, […]
Introduction Revelation 1:1 – 8 Background: Definition of “apokalypsis” is “to unveil,” “disclose,” “reveal,” “appear,” or “manifest.” It means to draw back the curtain that all alike may see. This is not a cryptic book. “One definition for “apocalyptic” is “the present addressed through parallels with the future.” Therefore, the church in the present is […]