Bible Themes to know before Studying Revelation

There are 2 focal points in studying prophecy:

First and foremost, Jesus!

“…Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”  -Revelation 19:10b

Second but very significant – Israel.

Ten Bible Themes to know before studying Revelation:

1. The Lionlike King will decisively defeat Satan

2. The Lamblike Sufferer will take away the sins of the world

3. The Abrahamic Covenant

First Reference – Genesis 12:1-7

Favorite Reference – Galatians 3:17-18

4. The Mosaic Covenant/ Law

First Reference – Exodus 20

Favorite Reference – Galatians 3:22-25

5. The Davidic Covenant

First Reference – 2 Samuel 7

Favorite Reference – Isaiah 9:6-7

6. The Future Day of the Lord, Part 1 (The Tribulation/ Antichrist)

First Reference: Prophets; Daniel 9:24-27

Favorite Reference: Revelation 6-18

7. The Future Day of the Lord, Part 2 (2nd Coming/ Millennium Reign)

First Reference: Psalms & Prophets; Zechariah 14

Favorite Reference: Revelation 19-20

8. The Future Day of the Lord, Part 3 (Great White Throne/ Eternity Future)

First Reference: Exodus 32:33-34

Favorite Reference: Revelation 20-22

9. The Age of Grace we currently live in

First Reference – Matthew 16:17-19; Matthew 28:18-20

Favorite Reference – Revelation chapters 2-3

10. The imminent rapture of the global church of Jesus Christ

First Reference – John 14:1-6

Favorite Reference – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 3:10