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Revelation: a Book about Christ. Christ in His majesty Christ as purifying Judge Christ in His victory over evil Christ as eternal King. Figurative use of “the sea”. Source of evil (Rev. 13:1, Daniel 7) A place for demons (Mark 5) Activity of the wicked (Isaiah 57:20)
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Revelation: a Book about Christ • Christ in His majesty • Christ as purifying Judge • Christ in His victory over evil • Christ as eternal King
Figurative use of “the sea” • Source of evil (Rev. 13:1, Daniel 7) • A place for demons (Mark 5) • Activity of the wicked (Isaiah 57:20) • Lost humanity (Matthew 4:19)
The Blessing of the New Jerusalem • We will dwell with God • God will dwell with us • We will be His people Forever!
“I make all things new” • Redemption is complete • The earth is new • The people of God are new • Our life with God is new
“Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John 5:4-5
“you are …members of God’s household, built on the foundationof the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” Eph. 2:19-21