The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Christian’s Ultimate Victory 

Revelation

“The Unveiling”

·         The consummation of all things

·         The only book in the Bible that promises a special blessing to the reader

·         404 verses containing over 800 allusions from the Old Testament

·         It presents the climax of God’s Plan for you and me

Revelation 1:1-3

·         The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

The Divine Outline

Revelation 1:19

 Write the things which you have seen

o   The Vision of Christ                                                                                     Chapter 1

·         And the things which are    

o   The Seven Churches                                                                                  Chapters 2-3

·         And the things which will take place after this

o   Which Follows After the Churches                                                            Chapters 4-22

Personal Application

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches”

·         Ephesus – Neglected Priorities

·         Smyrna – Satanic Opposition

·         Pergamos – Avoid Worldly Compromise

·         Thyatira – Flee Pagan Practices

·         Sardis – Be Watchful and diligent – Wake up!

·         Philadelphia – We are ambassadors of Jesus

·         Laodicea – Repent and be Committed

Lesson 4 

A Vision of Christ in Heaven 

Revelation 4:1-5:14

Seven Raptures 

Harpazo – Caught up/snatched up

·         Enoch                                    Gen 5:42, Heb 11:5

·         Elijah                                     2 Kings 2:1, 11

·         Jesus                                     Mk 16:19, Acts 1:9-11, Rev 12:5

·         Phillip                                    Acts 8:39

·         Paul