A Survey of Revelation

Week 1

General Considerations

• On the doctrine of last things, there are two main areas for us to focus on:

1. What conservative Christians generally agree on.

2. What conservative Christians generally disagree on

Areas of Agreement

• Conservative Christians generally agree that:–Christ will return for His Church–Christ will judge everyone

Areas of Agreement

• Conservative Christians generally agree that:–After the judgment, heaven or hell

forever–The exact day of judgment is unknown

to us

Areas of Disagreement

• Conservative Christians generally disagree on:– Will there be a literal 1000 year reign of Christ on

earth before the final judgment?– Will the church be “raptured” for a time?– The date of Revelation– The tribulation. What will be the quality of life for

believers prior to Christ’s return?

Revelation 1:1-3

Think about the following questions as we read the “prologue” 1:1-3.

• What is the process by which the revelation gets to John?

• Who are the recipients of the revelation?

• What is meant by “the time is near”?

Revelation 1:4-8

• What blessing is given to the churches?

• Who gives this blessing?

Revelation 1:4-8

• What is meant by the 7 spirits who are before the throne? (See 4:5; Zech. 4:2, 6)• How are the 3 offices of Jesus

Christ (prophet, priest and king) here ?

“Vision of the Son of Man” 1:9-20.

• What are the circumstances of John’s life at the time of this revelation?• What and who did John see in his

vision?

“Vision of the Son of Man” 1:9-20.

• How did John respond?• How did the Lord respond to John’s

action? • What are the seven stars in His

hand?

LETTERS FROM JESUS CHAPTERS 2-3

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