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Revelation … What was it all about?. Apocalypse. Biblical prophecy is not primarily “what is coming” But “what is God saying”. Key Points for understanding Revelation. The book is not chronological, it is based around what John sees (or is shown) People are depicted as animals
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Revelation … What was it all about?
Biblical prophecy is not primarily “what is coming” But “what is God saying”
Key Points for understanding Revelation The book is not chronological, it is based around what John sees (or is shown) People are depicted as animals Historical events are depicted as natural phenomena (earthquakes and floods) Colours and number have meanings ( in Rev 2,3,4,5,7,10,12,144000,3.5,1000)
Revelation – A Series of Overlapping Visions “Things are not As They Seem” The Arc of History – from before time began to after this age ends All centred on the main event – The Incarnation
He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. Revelation 21:6-7
Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 61:8 "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them. Zechariah 7:9 "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Micah 6:8 He has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
I am confused………… “it seems to be talking about heaven, but all this really sounds like it happens on earth”
Retelling the Story Resurrection… Resurrection New Heavens & New Earth Eden Jesus You are here! Heaven and earth rupture Heaven and earth become one