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Toward the end of the book, John reminds the reader of Revelation’s promise—this time in the red-letter words of Jesus Christ: “Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book” (Revelation 22:7).
Dive into the book of Revelation in the Bible. Explore key themes such as the hope of Jesus’ return, faithfulness to Jesus, and the comfort of Jesus amidst persecution with videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.
Jan 19, 2022 · Take a look at the basic structure of the Book of Revelation; its major interpretations; the various perspectives on the Millennial Kingdom mentioned in Revelation 20; and how key events shaped John the Apostle and his writing.
- Introduction to Revelation. In Chapter 1, John, the beloved apostle, receives a divine call. He hears the voice of Jesus Christ, commanding him to pen down what he sees and send it to the seven churches in Asia.
- Letters to the First Four Churches. In Chapter 2, Jesus speaks to John, dictating letters to be sent to four of the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira.
- Letters to the Last Three Churches. Chapter 3 continues with letters to the remaining three churches: Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Sardis is warned to wake up and strengthen what remains, as they have a reputation for being alive but are dead.
- The Heavenly Throne. In Chapter 4, the narrative takes us up to heaven! John sees a door standing open in heaven and hears a voice inviting him to witness events that are about to unfold.
The Revelation is the only book in the NT mentioning John as author. John mentions his name four times in the book (Revelation 1:1; Revelation 1:4; Revelation 1:9; Revelation 22:8). Justin the martyr (around 100 to 165 AC), Irenaeus (around 140 to 220 AC) and the Muratori Canon (end of 2 nd century) confirm that the Apostle John is the author.
The apostle John wrote the book of Revelation around the year AD 95 from his exile on the island of Patmos. He addressed his work to seven Asian churches—Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
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A comprehensive outline, overview, and verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation. The many lessons show you how to understand the book. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. These support the detailed exposition.
