Knowing Faith

Revelation - Seven Letters to Seven Churches


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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the beginning of the book of Revelation and its meaning.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

  • What does the word “revelation” mean? 
  • Why is the language so strange if this book is meant to reveal?
  • What is a symbolic universe?
  • How important is what comes before the book of Revelation in understanding the book?
  • Is there a grid we should be using or do we treat angelic language throughout Revelation on a case by case basis?
  • What is the book of Revelation about?
  • What sevens do we get before we get to the seven churches?
  • Why these seven churches?
  • What is the angle of these letters?
  • Who are the Nicolaitans?
  • What stands out from them?
  • What can encouragement can we draw from this?

Helpful Definitions:

  • Revelation: To reveal, to disclose.
  • Angel: Messenger.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Revelation 1

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