Revelation

An exegetical study through the book of Revelation from a partial preterist perspective.

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The Vision of Christ (1:12-19)

Imagery and symbolism from the Old Testament is used to show Christ as the Omnipotent King of the universe, the protector of the church, and the executor of God's vengeance against His enemies.

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Intro and announcements

A few more introductory things, how do we know John wrote the book at an early date?

External evidence that John wrote the book early

What would the banishment of John on Patmos have been like.

Who were the recipients of Revelation? You are not the you in this book.

Prophetic books are figurative by design, God must reveal what the intent is by teaching us what the symbols mean

The history of these churches reveals that if you think you don't need the word of God, it doesn't matter how good your teaching is, you're destined to failure.

The date of the writing of Revelation.

Good internal evidence for an early writing date.

Revelation was written during a time of persecution, and this fits the first century under Nero

Revelation was written while the earthly temple still stood.

Revelation was written during a time when the other apostles were still alive.

Evidence for a late writing of Revelation.

Revelation 1:7-8 recap.

"Tribes" refers to children of Israel.

Daniel 7 explains who 'those who pierced Him' is talking about.

The connection between Revelation 1:7 and Zechariah 12.

John 19:34 is the fulfillment of Zechariah 12 (they will look on Him whom they have pierced)

They won't just mourn over Him whom they have pierced, but over their own destruction, see Luke 23:28.

The people wishing mountains and the hills falling on references Hosea 10:8 and Isaiah 2:17-19.

This is also mentioned in Revelation 6:16.

A good thing to keep in mind when witnessing all the judgments in Revelation is that God is not ashamed of, nor does He apologize for, His holiness--and nobody else should either.

If a text says 'forever', it doesn't mean forever. The fulfillments of these promises require careful thought and examination.

Revelation 1:8

Revelation 1:9-11

The 7 golden lampstands

This message would have been incredibly encouraging to A persecuted Church

The Lord's stern warning was that he would remove their church.

Verse 17-19. This is a timestamp. Parts of the book were in the past, the future, and the present.

The recipients of the book believed that it had direct and immediate application to their lives.

John placed the prophecies in the very near future of the original recipients. The early church understood the book perfectly well.

Prophecy's purpose is NOT to tell the future, but to edify and comfort the saints. To inspire them to turn back to God and live holy lives.

With privilege comes responsibility. If you receive the word of God, you're on the hook for making the changes He reveals to you.

Ending prayer and questions

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Week 3 Homework

Week 3 Homework: Scripture References

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