What is the Book of Revelation?

1. What is the Book of Revelation?

2. What is the Book of Revelation The Last Book of the Bible The Revelation of Jesus Christ The Testimony of Jesus Christ It is Prophecy A Playground for Speculators

3. What is the Book of Revelation A Restatement of Revealed Truth The work of revealing truth was given to the H.S. Jn.14:26; 15:26; 16:13

4. John 14:26– “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 16:13– “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”

5. What is the Book of Revelation A Restatement of Revealed Truth The work of revealing truth was given to the H.S. Jn.14:26; 15:26; 16:13 The H.S. completed His work Acts 20:27; 2 Pet.1:3 The book contains no revelations of new truth Gal.1:8 Jesus recognized the completion of the Spirit’s work Rev.2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22

6. What is the Book of Revelation A Seal Upon All Scripture John sees a book (scroll) in God’s right hand Rev.5:1 Jesus, the lamb, was found worthy to open it All heaven/earth bow to honor and praise Him Consider similar passages of exaltation and praise Dan.7:13,14; Eph.1:20,21

7. Daniel 7:13,14– “13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”

8. Eph.1:20,21– “20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”

9. Rev.5:12,13– “12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”

10. What is the Book of Revelation A Seal Upon All Scripture John sees a book (scroll) in God’s right hand Rev.5:1 Jesus, the lamb, was found worthy to open it All heaven/earth bow to honor and praise Him Consider similar passages of exaltation and praise Dan.7:13,14; Eph.1:20,21 The book is the full and complete word of God Jn.16:12; 17:8,14; 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:13-15

11. John 16:13-15– “13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”

12. Rev.5:6– “6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.”

13. What is the Book of Revelation A Seal Upon All Scripture John sees a book (scroll) in God’s right hand Rev.5:1 Jesus, the lamb, was found worthy to open it All heaven/earth bow to honor and praise Him Consider similar passages of exaltation and praise Dan.7:13,14; Eph.1:20,21 The book is the full and complete word of God Jn.16:12; 17:8,14; 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:13-15 When Jesus received it He sent it forth Rev.5:6

14. What is the Book of Revelation A Seal Upon All Scripture The seals are past/present/future historical events Rev.1:19 Their fulfillment would place the stamp of God’s full and complete approval on His revealed word

15. What is the Book of Revelation Comfort / Consolation / Security Comfort for reading the book and obeying His will Rev.1:3; 22:14 Consolation in the invitation to drink of the water of life and to eat of the tree of life Rev.22:17; 2:7; 22:14 Security in the promises to the overcomers Rev.3:20; 21:7; 14:13

16. Rev.3:20– “20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Rev.21:7– “7 He that overcomethshall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.” Rev.14:13– “13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

17. What is the Book of Revelation Comfort / Consolation / Security Comfort for reading the book and obeying His will Rev.1:3; 22:14 Consolation in invitation to drink of the water of life and to eat of the tree of life Rev.22:17; 2:7; 22:14 Security in the promises to overcomers Rev.3:20; 21:7; 14:13

18. What is the Book of Revelation A Masterpiece in Literature Does not mention O.T. books yet the entire scheme of redemption pictorially appears The N.T. order is mentally cast before our eyes as the fulfillment of the mystery revealed by the prophets Does not the plan of salvation, yet the plan is in operation It does not mention the universal church yet it shines in all its glory It does not give us details for acceptable living yet God’s people glow in their white robes