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AN INSIGHT INTO REVELATION

An Insight Into Revelation
The book of Revelation is the last profound book in the New Testament. It conveys the
significant purpose of Christianity by describing God's plan for the world and his final
judgement of the people by reinforcing the importance of faith and the concept of
Christianity as a whole. This book written by John in 95 or 96 AD, is the revelation of
Jesus Christ illustrating the events that occur before and during the second coming of
Christ. By using complex symbolism and apocalyptic metaphor the meaning of Revelation is
defined. What is, what has been, and what is to come is the central focus of the content.
When correlating the total concept of the book of Revelation the tremendous impact of the
word of God cannot be overlooked.
Revelation was written in the last 3rd of the 1st century clearly when the christians
were being pressured by Rome to turn from their faith to the Roman emperor. This book was
intended for the seven churches of Asia. Some think that the book was written around 64
AD, after the burning of Rome. Revelation 11:1 references the temple suggesting that it
is still standing when history proves that the temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD.
However, this could simply be a prediction and have no relevance as to the date the book
was written. On the other hand, there is historical evidence that points to 95 or 96 AD
as being the more probable date for the writing of this narrative. Among these include
statements from christian writers such as church father who 
states that Revelation was written in the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96). In
addition this date better agrees with description of the early churches and is accepted
by them as well as by scholars as the better date.
A man named John wrote the book of Revelation on an island in the Argean Sea named
Patmos. This person is believed to be John the Apostle of Jesus Christ, author of the
fourth gospel. There has been some confusion over this, due to the fact that John does
not designate himself as an apostle and when mentioning them does not include himself in
that group. Rather he claims to be a prophet and his book to be a prophecy. However, the
early church as well as early theologians claim the author as John the Apostle. In 480 AD
five passages written by Iraneous mentioned John specifically as the author, and in the
middle of the 2nd century Justin Marty quoted verbatim attributing the authorship to
John, an apostle of Christ. (Tenney). In researching the fourth gospel and the book of
Revelation similarities do occur showing the book to be written by the same person. A
prime example being that the only mention of Jesus as logos in the entire bible exists in
these two books. If this book was not written by John the Apostle, it was written by a
John never before heard of or mentioned. Given these facts and the past statements of
christian writers it is highly likely that the book of Revelation was in fact written by
the apostle John, and is agreed upon by most scholars today. 
The word revelation or apocaylpse has two distinct meanings. In Latin Revelatio means
unveiling and in Greek apokalypsis 
means the removing of a veil. The purpose of this book is the 
revelation of Jesus Christ and the final judgement of the word of God. 
The coming of sin into the world, the establishment of the economy of redemption, has
necessitated the making known of truths not made known by general revelation. Therefore,
God has given the special revelation brought to us in the Holy Scriptures. The scriptures
reiterate the truths proclaimed in nature, in history, and in man himself; and, in
addition thereto, declare the salvation which God has provided for mankind in Jesus
Christ. (Unger 922).
In retrospect, revelation unveils God's future plan for the earth and is written to be
understood. Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil.
It is the time when all sin will be judged, demons will be cast away, and Christ will
reign over the earth. This is the word of God showing us his plan for the retribution of
his son Jesus Christ. By sending these words to John in a vision God is warning the
people of the world to repent for their sins and that the time is drawing near.
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him
which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven spirits which are
before his throne; 
(Rev. 1:4). The content of Revelation is very complex apocalyptic literature consisting
of many symbols some of which are explained and other are not. The number seven occurs
numerous times throughout this narrative. The number seven, a perfect number, 
divisible by nothing meaning completeness. The book is broken down by four series of
seven according to the theme of which is, which was, and which is to come. (Ladd 14).
Concluding with the fall of Babylon, the final battle, and the new Jerusalem. By breaking
down the content in this way it is more easily explained, but keep in mind that there are
a few brief interruptions that do not apply to the derivative of seven. The first series
of the four are The Seven Letters (rev. 2:1-3:22). In these seven letter John sends
messages to the seven churches in Asia. Although research shows that this is also meant
towards other bodies outside of these seven churches. Each of these letters begin with a
characterization of Christ and praise to the churches for the good deeds that they have
accomplished. They then criticize the churches for mistakes they have made ending with a
promise of protection for those that conquer. Moving on to what is to come he then writes
of the second series of seven. The Seven Seals (Rev. 6:1-17). The great tribulation
lasting for a period of seven years. A large scroll is described with seven seals to be
broken, each with a consequence, in order to reveal its contents. Not only does this
scroll contain the judgement of the wicked, but the 
redemption of the good as well. These are the events leading up to the end of the world.
The seals bring about a horror of plagues to be suffered by the people such as war,
famine, death, and martyrdom for the righteous. Upon breaking the seals the sun will turn
black, the moon red like blood, stars will fall from the sky, and 
the people will hide from the wrath of God. This revelation is the battle between good
and evil, the people against God, with satan's evil powers trying to destroy God through
his people. The antichrist, a false prophet, who deceives the people and requires them to
receive the mark of the beast or otherwise endure persecution. Even though God has
promised to protect his people he cannot protect them from martyrdom. Outside of the
series of seven he sends 144,000 martyrs, 12,000 of each of the twelve tribes of Isreal
to carry out his service. When the seventh seal is opened a great silence falls over the
earth marking the beginning of the third series of seven. The Seven Trumpets (Rev.
8:2-14:20). These to are more plagues to be ravished upon the people who have rejected
Christ. A wrath so severe that the destruction of the entire world is eminent. Throughout
this horror there is still time for the people to make a choice between Christ and the
Antichrist. The harshness of this wrath is not only to judge the people, but to force
them to fall to their knees and repent. This alone illustrates a merciful God who is
willing to forgive those who have betrayed him. Among these plagues of the seven trumpets

include the destruction of one third of the vegetation of the earth, undescribable
volcanic eruption, the loss of one third of the life in the sea, complete darkness on the
earth, locusts that will attack the people to torture but not kill them, and finally
death. Then again outside of the series of seven God sends to witnesses to prophesize to
the people. These witness are murdered by the beast and left in the street to be looked
upon by the people who are rejoicing in this so called victory. The plagues of the
trumpets end with an earthquake that kills 7,000 people in the city of Babylon marking
that the end of the world has been announced. Finally the last series of seven, The Seven
Bowls. (Rev. 16:1-21). As the seven bowls are poured upon the earth we see the divine
judgement of Christ, the reaction of an unholy civilization, and the final persecution of
the church. Faith will be tested because it will seem as if Satan has unlimited power and
that all hope is gone. God's wrath is fully unleashed and raging on those who bear the
mark of the beast. Horrible sores are cast upon the people, the sea turns to blood and
every living creature in it is destroyed, the entire water supply of the earth becomes
contaminated, the sun will scorch the people with fire and burn them, darkness engulfs
everything, and the river of Euphrates completely dries up. This last bowl is somewhat
different from the others. In the Old Testament this river is the boundary to the
promised land and may be interpreted as the prelude to the 
gathering of God's dispersed people in their own land. (Ladd 212).
With the pouring of the seventh bowl the voice of God says, It is done. Thunder booms,
lightening strikes, and an earthquake erupts unlike any that history has ever seen. The
great city of Babylon splits into utter destruction. Then, just as promised Christ
returns to reign on earth for 1,000 years. The martyrs are resurrected to share in this
time of great joy, Satan is thrown 
into the abyss, and the earth restored is filled with peace. After this millennial reign
Satan will be released once again to deceive the people and attempt to turn them against
God in one final battle, the battle of Armageddon. It is here that Satan is thrown into
the lake of fire defeated forever. A new Jerusalem is built, a new heaven and a new
earth. The wicked are cast into the lake of fire, the dead stand before God in final
judgement, and the righteous enter into eternal life. The book ends with John's warning
against changing any of this prophecy addressed to everyone who hears its word. The
wrath, judgement, and redemption of God is outlined in these pages. It is here that the
entire future of the world rests.
The Lord sent his angel to verify these words in which he sent to John in a vision. The
book of Revelation is the word of Jesus Christ. Do not seal up the words of the prophecy
of this book, because the time is near. Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let
him who is vile continue to 
be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to
be holy. Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give it to everyone
according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the
Beginning and the End. (Rev. 22:11- 12).
When taking an intense look at this amazing book as a whole the incredible impact that
Revelation has on Christianity is 
recognized, for it truly is the word of God. The unforgettable content and prophecy for
the future grasps the hearts of the believers and provides for the divine promise of
eternal life. Genesis describes a paradise which was lost. Revelation pictures a paradise
restored. (Mounce 88).
Bibliography
Hendrikson, William. More Than Conquerors.
Baker Book House. Grand Rapids,
Michigan. 1967.
Ladd, George Eldon. Revelation of John.
William Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1972.
Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation.
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1972.
Tenny, Merril C. Interpreting Revelation.
Williams B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1957.
Unger, Merrill F. Unger's Bible Dictionary.
Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois. 1957
An Insight Into Revelation
The book of Revelation is the last profound book in the New Testament. It conveys the
significant purpose of Christianity by describing God's plan for the world and his final
judgement of the people by reinforcing the importance of faith and the concept of
Christianity as a whole. This book written by John in 95 or 96 AD, is the revelation of
Jesus Christ illustrating the events that occur before and during the second coming of
Christ. By using complex symbolism and apocalyptic metaphor the meaning of Revelation is
defined. What is, what has been, and what is to come is the central focus of the content.
When correlating the total concept of the book of Revelation the tremendous impact of the
word of God cannot be overlooked.
Revelation was written in the last 3rd of the 1st century clearly when the christians
were being pressured by Rome to turn from their faith to the Roman emperor. This book was
intended for the seven churches of Asia. Some think that the book was written around 64
AD, after the burning of Rome. Revelation 11:1 references the temple suggesting that it
is still standing when history proves that the temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD.
However, this could simply be a prediction and have no relevance as to the date the book
was written. On the other hand, there is historical evidence that points to 95 or 96 AD
as being the more probable date for the writing of this narrative. Among these include
statements from christian writers such as church father who 
states that Revelation was written in the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96). In
addition this date better agrees with description of the early churches and is accepted
by them as well as by scholars as the better date.
A man named John wrote the book of Revelation on an island in the Argean Sea named
Patmos. This person is believed to be John the Apostle of Jesus Christ, author of the
fourth gospel. There has been some confusion over this, due to the fact that John does
not designate himself as an apostle and when mentioning them does not include himself in
that group. Rather he claims to be a prophet and his book to be a prophecy. However, the
early church as well as early theologians claim the author as John the Apostle. In 480 AD
five passages written by Iraneous mentioned John specifically as the author, and in the
middle of the 2nd century Justin Marty quoted verbatim attributing the authorship to
John, an apostle of Christ. (Tenney). In researching the fourth gospel and the book of
Revelation similarities do occur showing the book to be written by the same person. A
prime example being that the only mention of Jesus as logos in the entire bible exists in
these two books. If this book was not written by John the Apostle, it was written by a
John never before heard of or mentioned. Given these facts and the past statements of
christian writers it is highly likely that the book of Revelation was in fact written by
the apostle John, and is agreed upon by most scholars today. 
The word revelation or apocaylpse has two distinct meanings. In Latin Revelatio means
unveiling and in Greek apokalypsis 
means the removing of a veil. The purpose of this book is the 
revelation of Jesus Christ and the final judgement of the word of God. 
The coming of sin into the world, the establishment of the economy of redemption, has
necessitated the making known of truths not made known by general revelation. Therefore,
God has given the special revelation brought to us in the Holy Scriptures. The scriptures
reiterate the truths proclaimed in nature, in history, and in man himself; and, in
addition thereto, declare the salvation which God has provided for mankind in Jesus
Christ. (Unger 922).
In retrospect, revelation unveils God's future plan for the earth and is written to be
understood. Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil.
It is the time when all sin will be judged, demons will be cast away, and Christ will
reign over the earth. This is the word of God showing us his plan for the retribution of
his son Jesus Christ. By sending these words to John in a vision God is warning the
people of the world to repent for their sins and that the time is drawing near.
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him
which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven spirits which are
before his throne; 
(Rev. 1:4). The content of Revelation is very complex apocalyptic literature consisting
of many symbols some of which are explained and other are not. The number seven occurs
numerous times throughout this narrative. The number seven, a perfect number, 
divisible by nothing meaning completeness. The book is broken down by four series of
seven according to the theme of which is, which was, and which is to come. (Ladd 14).
Concluding with the fall of Babylon, the final battle, and the new Jerusalem. By breaking
down the content in this way it is more easily explained, but keep in mind that there are
a few brief interruptions that do not apply to the derivative of seven. The first series
of the four are The Seven Letters (rev. 2:1-3:22). In these seven letter John sends
messages to the seven churches in Asia. Although research shows that this is also meant
towards other bodies outside of these seven churches. Each of these letters begin with a
characterization of Christ and praise to the churches for the good deeds that they have
accomplished. They then criticize the churches for mistakes they have made ending with a
promise of protection for those that conquer. Moving on to what is to come he then writes
of the second series of seven. The Seven Seals (Rev. 6:1-17). The great tribulation
lasting for a period of seven years. A large scroll is described with seven seals to be
broken, each with a consequence, in order to reveal its contents. Not only does this
scroll contain the judgement of the wicked, but the 
redemption of the good as well. These are the events leading up to the end of the world.
The seals bring about a horror of plagues to be suffered by the people such as war,
famine, death, and martyrdom for the righteous. Upon breaking the seals the sun will turn
black, the moon red like blood, stars will fall from the sky, and 
the people will hide from the wrath of God. This revelation is the battle between good
and evil, the people against God, with satan's evil powers trying to destroy God through
his people. The antichrist, a false prophet, who deceives the people and requires them to
receive the mark of the beast or otherwise endure persecution. Even though God has
promised to protect his people he cannot protect them from martyrdom. Outside of the
series of seven he sends 144,000 martyrs, 12,000 of each of the twelve tribes of Isreal
to carry out his service. When the seventh seal is opened a great silence falls over the
earth marking the beginning of the third series of seven. The Seven Trumpets (Rev.
8:2-14:20). These to are more plagues to be ravished upon the people who have rejected
Christ. A wrath so severe that the destruction of the entire world is eminent. Throughout
this horror there is still time for the people to make a choice between Christ and the
Antichrist. The harshness of this wrath is not only to judge the people, but to force
them to fall to their knees and repent. This alone illustrates a merciful God who is
willing to forgive those who have betrayed him. Among these plagues of the seven trumpets

include the destruction of one third of the vegetation of the earth, undescribable
volcanic eruption, the loss of one third of the life in the sea, complete darkness on the
earth, locusts that will attack the people to torture but not kill them, and finally
death. Then again outside of the series of seven God sends to witnesses to prophesize to
the people. These witness are murdered by the beast and left in the street to be looked
upon by the people who are rejoicing in this so called victory. The plagues of the
trumpets end with an earthquake that kills 7,000 people in the city of Babylon marking
that the end of the world has been announced. Finally the last series of seven, The Seven
Bowls. (Rev. 16:1-21). As the seven bowls are poured upon the earth we see the divine
judgement of Christ, the reaction of an unholy civilization, and the final persecution of
the church. Faith will be tested because it will seem as if Satan has unlimited power and
that all hope is gone. God's wrath is fully unleashed and raging on those who bear the
mark of the beast. Horrible sores are cast upon the people, the sea turns to blood and
every living creature in it is destroyed, the entire water supply of the earth becomes
contaminated, the sun will scorch the people with fire and burn them, darkness engulfs
everything, and the river of Euphrates completely dries up. This last bowl is somewhat
different from the others. In the Old Testament this river is the boundary to the
promised land and may be interpreted as the prelude to the 
gathering of God's dispersed people in their own land. (Ladd 212).
With the pouring of the seventh bowl the voice of God says, It is done. Thunder booms,
lightening strikes, and an earthquake erupts unlike any that history has ever seen. The
great city of Babylon splits into utter destruction. Then, just as promised Christ
returns to reign on earth for 1,000 years. The martyrs are resurrected to sharuU? uU? uU?
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be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to
be holy. Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give it to everyone
according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the
Beginning and the End. (Rev. 22:11- 12).
When taking an intense look at this amazing book as a whole the incredible impact that
Revelation has on Christianity is 
recognized, for it truly is the word of God. The unforgettable content and prophecy for
the future grasps the hearts of the believers and provides for the divine promise of
eternal life. Genesis describes a paradise which was lost. Revelation pictures a paradise
restored. (Mounce 88).
Bibliography
Hendrikson, William. More Than Conquerors.
Baker Book House. Grand Rapids,
Michigan. 1967.
Ladd, George Eldon. Revelation of John.
William Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1972.
Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation.
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1972.
Tenny, Merril C. Interpreting Revelation.
Williams B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1957.
Unger, Merrill F. Unger's Bible Dictionary.
Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois. 1957
An Insight Into Revelation
The book of Revelation is the last profound book in the New Testament. It conveys the
significant purpose of Christianity by describing God's plan for the world and his final
judgement of the people by reinforcing the importance of faith and the concept of
Christianity as a whole. This book written by John in 95 or 96 AD, is the revelation of
Jesus Christ illustrating the events that occur before and during the second coming of
Christ. By using complex symbolism and apocalyptic metaphor the meaning of Revelation is
defined. What is, what has been, and what is to come is the central focus of the content.
When correlating the total concept of the book of Revelation the tremendous impact of the
word of God cannot be overlooked.
Revelation was written in the last 3rd of the 1st century clearly when the christians
were being pressured by Rome to turn from their faith to the Roman emperor. This book was
intended for the seven churches of Asia. Some think that the book was written around 64
AD, after the burning of Rome. Revelation 11:1 references the temple suggesting that it
is still standing when history proves that the temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD.
However, this could simply be a prediction and have no relevance as to the date the book
was written. On the other hand, there is historical evidence that points to 95 or 96 AD
as being the more probable date for the writing of this narrative. Among these include
statements from christian writers such as church father who 
states that Revelation was written in the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96). In
addition this date better agrees with description of the early churches and is accepted
by them as well as by scholars as the better date.
A man named John wrote the book of Revelation on an island in the Argean Sea named
Patmos. This person is believed to be John the Apostle of Jesus Christ, author of the
fourth gospel. There has been some confusion over this, due to the fact that John does
not designate himself as an apostle and when mentioning them does not include himself in
that group. Rather he claims to be a prophet and his book to be a prophecy. However, the
early church as well as early theologians claim the author as John the Apostle. In 480 AD
five passages written by Iraneous mentioned John specifically as the author, and in the
middle of the 2nd century Justin Marty quoted verbatim attributing the authorship to
John, an apostle of Christ. (Tenney). In researching the fourth gospel and the book of
Revelation similarities do occur showing the book to be written by the same person. A
prime example being that the only mention of Jesus as logos in the entire bible exists in
these two books. If this book was not written by John the Apostle, it was written by a
John never before heard of or mentioned. Given these facts and the past statements of
christian writers it is highly likely that the book of Revelation was in fact written by
the apostle John, and is agreed upon by most scholars today. 
The word revelation or apocaylpse has two distinct meanings. In Latin Revelatio means
unveiling and in Greek apokalypsis 
means the removing of a veil. The purpose of this book is the 
revelation of Jesus Christ and the final judgement of the word of God. 
The coming of sin into the world, the establishment of the economy of redemption, has
necessitated the making known of truths not made known by general revelation. Therefore,
God has given the special revelation brought to us in the Holy Scriptures. The scriptures
reiterate the truths proclaimed in nature, in history, and in man himself; and, in
addition thereto, declare the salvation which God has provided for mankind in Jesus
Christ. (Unger 922).
In retrospect, revelation unveils God's future plan for the earth and is written to be
understood. Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil.
It is the time when all sin will be judged, demons will be cast away, and Christ will
reign over the earth. This is the word of God showing us his plan for the retribution of
his son Jesus Christ. By sending these words to John in a vision God is warning the
people of the world to repent for their sins and that the time is drawing near.
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him
which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven spirits which are
before his throne; 
(Rev. 1:4). The content of Revelation is very complex apocalyptic literature consisting
of many symbols some of which are explained and other are not. The number seven occurs
numerous times throughout this narrative. The number seven, a perfect number, 
divisible by nothing meaning completeness. The book is broken down by four series of
seven according to the theme of which is, which was, and which is to come. (Ladd 14).
Concluding with the fall of Babylon, the final battle, and the new Jerusalem. By breaking
down the content in this way it is more easily explained, but keep in mind that there are
a few brief interruptions that do not apply to the derivative of seven. The first series
of the four are The Seven Letters (rev. 2:1-3:22). In these seven letter John sends
messages to the seven churches in Asia. Although research shows that this is also meant
towards other bodies outside of these seven churches. Each of these letters begin with a
characterization of Christ and praise to the churches for the good deeds that they have
accomplished. They then criticize the churches f