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The Book of Revelation

The Book of Revelation. Introduction. Lesson 1.1. Terms. Hermeneutics “The science of Biblical interpretation” From the Greek “ Hermeneuo ” Means “to interpret” or “explain” or “translate” Hebrews 7:2 Eschatology “The study of last things” From the Greek “ Eschatos ” Means “last”

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The Book of Revelation

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  1. The Book of Revelation Introduction Lesson 1.1

  2. Terms • Hermeneutics • “The science of Biblical interpretation” • From the Greek “Hermeneuo” • Means “to interpret” or “explain” or “translate” • Hebrews 7:2 • Eschatology • “The study of last things” • From the Greek “Eschatos” • Means “last” • Revelation 22:13

  3. Author • John (Revelation 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8) • John is also the author of the gospel according to John, as well as 1 John, 2 John, & 3 John. • John was one of the 12 disciples of Jesus along with his brother James • Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 3:14-19 records the calling of John as a disciple • James and John were nicknamed “The Sons of Thunder”

  4. Setting John directed this prophetic word to seven selected churches in the Roman province of Asia (1:3-4) Because of John’s effective witnessing for Christ, Roman authorities exiled him to the small, desolate island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea (1:9)

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  6. Date Scholars continue to debate over the exact date that this book was written Suggestions range from 67 AD to 96 AD

  7. Date “Ante Nicene Fahers,” Vol 1, p 559, Irenaeus “For [the vision] was seen…almost in our own day, toward the end of Domitian’s reign” – Irenaeus (2nd century)

  8. Date • Domitian (Ruled 81-96 AD) • Persecution (20:4) & “Banishing” • Demanded to be worshipped (13:4) • Attitude Toward the Roman Empire • Acts 16:36-40 • Acts 23:12-31 • Romans 13:1-7 • 1 Peter 2:12-17 • 2 Thessalonians 2:7

  9. Date • Roman Empire • Revelation 17:5-6, 9 • Worship of Caesar • Demanded by Domitian (81-96 AD) • Revelation 13:8 • Repealed by Nerva, Domitan’s successor. • The Churches • 95 AD

  10. Theme & Purpose • Recipient • Seven Churches Asia Minor/Turkey (1:4) • Believers throughout the Church Age (22:18) • Purpose • Comfort (7:17; 21:4) • Vengeance (6:9; 8:3) • Assurance of Victory (15:2; 19:11-15) • Past, Present, Future (1:19)

  11. Four Views • Non-literal or Allegorical • The book does not necessarily predict the future • Symbolism is a key to understanding • Preterist • The book is associated with history more than the future • Little, if any, future significance • Symbolism is a key to understanding

  12. Four Views • Historical • The book presents the totality of Church history concluding at the Second Coming • Historical and spiritual interpretations • Futurist • The majority of the book is descriptive of future events • Literal and chronological interpretation is necessary

  13. Divisions of the Book Victory of the church over the world (1-11) Victory of christ over the dragon (12-22) • Christ & the Lampstands(1-3) • Book with Seven Seals(4-7) • Seven Trumpets(8-11) • The Woman & Child Persecuted by the Dragon(12-14) • Seven Bowls(15-16) • Fall of the Harlot & Beasts(17-19) • Judgment of the DragonNew Heaven & EarthNew Jerusalem(20-22)

  14. Questions? • Contact us: • lostandfoundbiblechurch@live.com • lostandfoundpikecounty.com

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