Gospel Truth
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2-INTRODUCTION
3-GENERAL INFORMATION
4-THE REVELATION COVERS
5-THE SEVEN SEALS
6-THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
7-THE SEVEN VIALS
1-STATISTICS 
Book: | Revelation |
Author: | John |
Date written: | Approximately 95 A.D. |
For: | The seven churches, all saints |
Written where: | Island of Patmos |
Statistics KJV | 22 chapters |
2-INTRODUCTION
BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY, AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN: FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND-Rev 1:3.
The word "revelation," in the Webster’s Dictionary, means "act of revealing; divine communication." It can also mean "to disclose or unveil; appearing, coming, lighten, and manifestation." It conveys the meaning of something being covered or hidden, but then the veil is taken away, and it can clearly be seen.
The word "revelation" is used in the Bible ten times; "revelations" is used twice. This is the only book in the Bible that has a promised blessing to go with it-ref Rev 1:3.
The "Revelation" is the REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST-Rev 1:1. It is not of John as some Bible versions portray.
The Revelation is for a special group of people. It is written, THE REVELATION…WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM, TO SHOW UNTO HIS SERVANTS-Rev 1:1. It is further written, JOHN TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES-Rev 1:4. BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND…HEAR…AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN-Rev 1:3. This select group, for whom the Revelation is written, are those that are converted, childlike, born-again servants of God, who will obey God’s Word. It is for those that have discernment through the Spirit of God. It is not for those in whom is no faith or the carnal Christian whose faith is unstable as a wave.
Many shy away from the Revelation. They think it is too difficult to understand. To the "make-believe Christian" and to the unbeliever, the Revelation may seem like a group of strange, confusing, frightening, and unbelievable events. They read the Revelation without understanding what they are reading, or they may ascribe meanings to what they are reading that are very unbiblical.
Thus, their understanding is confusion, even though they often think that they do understand. The Scriptures explain this, as it is written, UNTO YOU IT IS GIVEN TO KNOW THE MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD: BUT TO OTHERS IN PARABLES; THAT SEEING THEY MIGHT NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MIGHT NOT UNDERSTAND-Lk 8:10. Nevertheless, Daniel says, BUT THE WICKED WILL CONTINUE TO BE WICKED. NONE OF THE WICKED WILL UNDERSTAND, BUT THOSE WHO ARE WISE WILL UNDERSTAND-Dan 12:10 NIV. 1 Cor 2:14-BUT THE NATURAL MAN (or man without the Spirit) RECEIVETH NOT (or does not accept) THE THINGS OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD: FOR THEY ARE FOOLISHNESS UNTO HIM: NEITHER CAN HE KNOW (or understand) THEM, BECAUSE THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED.
Some of the Revelation explains itself, while other portions are explained in Daniel, Isaiah, or other parts of the Bible.
Jesus Himself says that the Revelation is to be taught in the churches. It is written, I JESUS HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL TO TESTIFY UNTO YOU THESE THINGS IN THE CHURCHES-Rev 22:16. This is further substantiated in the introduction, as it is written, JOHN, TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES-Rev 1:4. The Revelation was given to be taught in the churches, from the time it was first delivered even until now.
The Revelation in itself gives a beautiful portrayal of the future. However, when coupled or assisted with parts of Daniel, Mt 24, Mk 13, and Lk 21, the picture becomes much more complete. When Ezekiel and Isaiah are added in, even more is revealed. When all the verses pertaining to end time prophecy are included, there unfolds a panorama that displays the magnificence of God’s incredible plan, from the creation of the heavens and earth, to the new heaven and earth and New Jerusalem that will one day come forth.
One might ask the question, "How should I study?"
It is written, IF ANY OF YOU LACK WISDOM, LET HIM ASK OF GOD, THAT GIVETH TO ALL MEN LIBERALLY (or generously), AND UPBRAIDETH NOT (or without finding fault); AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN HIM. BUT LET HIM ASK IN FAITH, NOTHING WAVERING (or he must believe and not doubt-NIV). FOR HE THAT WAVERETH (or doubts) IS LIKE A WAVE OF THE SEA DRIVEN (or blown) WITH THE WIND AND TOSSED. FOR LET NOT THAT MAN THINK THAT HE SHALL RECEIVE ANY THING OF THE LORD-Ja 1:5-7. THE ANOINTING...ABIDETH (or remains) IN YOU...THE…ANOINTING TEACHETH YOU OF ALL THINGS-1 Jn 2:27. For THE HOLY GHOST...HE SHALL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS-Jn 14:26.
The understanding of the Revelation comes from the Holy Ghost. It comes NOT IN THE WORDS WHICH MAN’S WISDOM TEACHETH, BUT WHICH THE HOLY GHOST TEACHETH; COMPARING SPIRITUAL THINGS WITH SPIRITUAL-1 Cor 2:13. Understanding is obtained by comparing the Word with the Word, by putting away preconceived ideas and false teachings and humbly seeking God with an attitude of, "Lord, I don’t know. Teach me."
THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE-Pv 1:7. MY SON, IF THOU WILT RECEIVE MY WORDS, AND HIDE MY COMMANDMENTS WITH THEE; SO THAT THOU INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO WISDOM, AND APPLY THINE HEART TO UNDERSTANDING; YEA, IF THOU CRIEST AFTER KNOWLEDGE, AND LIFTEST UP THY VOICE FOR UNDERSTANDING; IF THOU SEEKEST HER AS SILVER, AND SEARCHEST FOR HER AS FOR HID TREASURES; THEN SHALT THOU UNDERSTAND THE FEAR OF THE LORD, AND FIND THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD-Pv 2:2-5.
HAPPY IS THE MAN THAT FINDETH WISDOM, AND THE MAN THAT GETTETH UNDERSTANDING. FOR THE MERCHANDISE OF IT IS BETTER THAN THE MERCHANDISE OF SILVER, AND THE GAIN THEREOF THAN FINE GOLD. SHE IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN RUBIES: AND ALL THE THINGS THOU CANST DESIRE ARE NOT TO BE COMPARED UNTO HER-Pv 3:13-15. WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING; THEREFORE GET WISDOM: AND WITH ALL THY GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING-Pv 4:7. MY SON, ATTEND UNTO MY WISDOM, AND BOW THINE EAR TO MY UNDERSTANDING-Pv 5:1.
RECEIVE MY INSTRUCTION, AND NOT SILVER; AND KNOWLEDGE RATHER THAN CHOICE GOLD-Pv 8:10. HOW MUCH BETTER IS IT TO GET WISDOM THAN GOLD! AND TO GET UNDERSTANDING RATHER TO BE CHOSEN THAN SILVER!-Pv 16:16. FOR WISDOM IS BETTER THAN RUBIES; AND ALL THE THINGS THAT MAY BE DESIRED ARE NOT TO BE COMPARED TO IT-Pv 8:11. A SCORNER SEEKETH WISDOM, AND FINDETH IT NOT: BUT KNOWLEDGE IS EASY UNTO HIM THAT UNDERSTANDETH-Pv 14:6. THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE INSTRUCTION OF WISDOM; AND BEFORE HONOR IS HUMILITY-Pv 15:33. APPLY THINE HEART...AND THINE EARS TO THE WORDS OF KNOWLEDGE-Pv 23:12. THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM: AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY IS UNDERSTANDING-Pv 9:10.
Do not come before God with an attitude of, "I already know." Humble yourself before God. Fear God. Be as a meek, little child ready to receive instruction from your heavenly Father. Always begin your study of God’s Word in prayer, asking Him to give you wisdom. Remember to ask in faith.
The Scriptures begin with man being separated from God because of sin; they end with the redeemed man being reunited with God for eternity.
3-GENERAL INFORMATION
The Revelation shows people on the earth, in heaven, many heavenly scenes, and those that perish to the lake of fire. It refers to the keys of hell and of death. There is the coming of the man of evil (the Antichrist), the dragon (which is Satan), and a false prophet.
It depicts a great war and one-fourth of the world’s population killed. Two prophets of God are killed and later rise again.
One-third of the world’s population is killed. Most of the events are centered around Israel. We see the saints in heaven, singing and great men hiding in the rocks of the mountains, terrified. A great battle is described, called the Battle of Armageddon. We see the second coming of Jesus Christ, Satan bound, the Antichrist and false prophet destroyed, and one thousand years of peace. Then Satan is released, a final rebellion occurs, and soon afterward Satan is cast into the lake of fire.
We see the heavens and earth pass away, the resurrection of the wicked, the great white throne judgment, and the books opened. People are cast into the lake of fire; a new heaven, a new earth, and a glorious city called New Jerusalem come forth.
There is a woman representing a city, a whore representing a religion, a beast representing a world leader, a dragon representing Satan, horns that appear to represent authority, eyes that seem to represent understanding, and white robes representing the righteousness of the saints. We see a crown portraying dominion, a number 666, and the number "seven" representing "completion" or "fullness."
The Revelation tells of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
It reveals Who Jesus is; how Jesus looks; what Jesus has; what Jesus did, does, and will do. It covers Who Jesus was, is, and shall be; also the events of Jesus’ life in the past, present, and future.
The Revelation refers to the past, the present, and the future.
It mentions people, kings, angels, elders, and beasts.
It deals with the Jews and Gentiles, the whole world, the world to come, and the New Jerusalem.
The Revelation covers ten days, ten thousand times ten thousand, ten horns, ten crowns, and ten kings.
It presents seven churches, seven Spirits, seven golden candlesticks, seven stars, seven lamps, seven seals, seven horns, seven eyes, seven trumpets, seven angels, seven thunders, and seven thousand men slain. There are seven heads, seven crowns, seven more angels, seven golden vials (or bowls, or plagues), seven mountains, and seven kings.
4-THE REVELATION COVERS:
Rev 1:19. | THINGS WHICH THOU HAST SEEN. |
Rev 1:19. | THE THINGS WHICH ARE. |
Rev 1:1. | THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS. |
Rev 4:1. | THINGS WHICH MUST BE HEREAFTER. |
Rev 1:19. | THE THINGS WHICH SHALL BE HEREAFTER. |
5-THE SEVEN SEALS
1. | Rev 6:1,2. | The white horse. The Antichrist comes forth. He had a bow, but no arrows are mentioned. A crown was given to him. He went forth conquering and to conquer. |
2. | Rev 6:3,4. | The red horse. War. To take peace from the earth and that they should kill one another. He had a great sword. |
3. | Rev 6:5,6. | The black horse. Famine. A day’s wages for a day’s food. Hurt not the oil and the wine. |
4. | Rev 6:7,8. | The pale horse. Death. One-fourth of the earth’s population is killed. Hell followed with him. Kill with the sword, hunger, death, and the beasts. |
5. | Rev 6:9-11. | Martyrdom. Them that were slain for the Word of God and for their testimony. They are given white robes. |
6. | Rev 6:12-17. | Great earthquake. The sun became black, the moon as blood, and the stars of heaven (angels) fell. Heaven departed as a scroll. Every mountain and island were moved. Multitudes hid. The great day of His wrath is come. |
7. | Rev 8:1. | Silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. |
6-THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
1. | Rev 8:6,7. | Hail and fire mingled with blood. Third part of trees burnt up. All green grass burnt up. |
2. | Rev 8:8,9. | A great mountain burning cast into the sea. Third part of the sea became blood. |
3. | Rev 8:10,11. | A great star from heaven fell upon the third part of the rivers and fountains of waters. Star called Wormwood. |
4. | Rev 8:12. | Third part of the sun, moon, and stars smitten. The day and night shone not for a third part of it. |
5. | Rev 9:1-12. | First woe. Locusts. A star from heaven (an angel) was given the key to the bottomless pit. The pit opened. Locusts came upon the earth. They hurt (or sting) men for five months that do not have the seal of God in their foreheads. |
6. | Rev 9:13-21. | Second woe. Loose the four angels bound in the river Euphrates. The army of the horsemen was two hundred million.Third part of mankind were killed by these. People repented not. Second woe is past-ref Rev 11:14. |
Rev 10:7; | Third woe. When he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished. The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms Of our Lord. He shall reign. Thy wrath is come. The temple of God opened in heaven. Lightnings, voices, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail. |
7-THE SEVEN VIALS
1. | Rev 16:2. | Sores. Noisome and grievous sores upon them that had the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. |
2. | Rev 16:3. | Sea as blood. The sea became as the blood of a dead man. Every living soul in the sea died. |
3. | Rev 16:4. | Fountains blood. The rivers and fountains of water became blood. |
4. | Rev 16:8,9. | Great heat. Vial poured out upon the sun. Men scorched with great heat. |
5. | Rev 16:10,11. | Darkness. The kingdom of the beast was full of darkness; they gnawed their tongues for pain. |
6. | Rev 16:12. | The Euphrates River dried up. |
7. | Rev 16:17-21. | It is done. Voices, and thunders, and lightnings, and the greatest earthquake. Jerusalem was divided into three parts. The cities of the nations fell. Every island fled away. The mountains were not found. There was great hail. |
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