God portrayed as Judge and Avenger. Elements common to Zechariah and Revelation. 

Revelation 4

God is sovereign over all of history. God is concerned for His people.

God is sovereign for all history.

1. The PLACE where John goes to receive this heavenly revelation is the 3rd heaven. 

2. The TIMING of the heavenly revelation and its fulfillment is soon. 

3. The USE of this heavenly revelation by our present day is incredibly erroneous. 

4. The REASON John receives this heavenly revelation is to change the churches perspective regarding the coming crisis.

1. The audience in Revelation is primarily seven real churches existing in the first century. 

2. The interpretation of Revelation is largely historical and symbolic. 

3. The context of Revelation is predominately concerned with two major historical events. 

4. The purpose of Revelation is to specifically communicate one crucially important timeless Christian truth.

A review of the previous teachings on Revelation in preparation for chapters 4-22. 

1. The audience in Revelation is primarily seven real churches existing in the first century.

 2. The interpretation of revelation is largely historical and symbolic.

A working outline for Revelation 12-22. 

A working outline for Revelation 12-22.

A working outline for Revelation 4-11.