Introduction to the Revelation of Jesus Christ - Lsn. 1 of 30

1. David Tye

2. Trinity Bible Church Fredericksburg, VA The Revelation of Jesus ChristLsn 1 of 30 Introduction and Chapter 1 Rev. 1:3Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

3. 1. 3 Points about Biblical Prophecy • Isaiah 46:10-11 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, 'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure'; 11 …Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, surely I will do it. • 2 Peter 1:20-21But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. • 1 Peter 1:10-12 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, 11seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven-- things into which angels long to look. David Tye

4. 2. Some Thoughts about Revelation • Why arepeople interested in Revelation? • Why shouldpeoplebe interested in Revelation? • The Greek word for revelation is apokalupsisfrom which we get _______________. • The Greek word means _________________. • The English word means ___________________________. • Why was John on Patmos when he received this revelation? 1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. 3And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. Isaiah, Ezekiel, Joel, Psalms, Daniel, Jeremiah, Zechariah… Revelation More than 400 allusions to Old Testament scripture. What does this mean? apocalypse unveiling catastrophic end of the world David Tye

5. 3. Some Terms • The Rapture • The Tribulation • The 2nd Coming • The millennium • The Millennial Kingdom • The Day of the Lord • Church “snatched away” by Christ • 7 year period of judgment • Christ’s 2nd return to earth • 1000 year period of time • Christ’s 1000 year reign • 1 thru 5 above There is debate regarding the existence and order of these events/periods. Your view depends on several things. David Tye

6. 4. Simple timeline of God’s unfolding events David Tye

7. 5. What Airplane Are You On? • Biblical Interpretation • allegorical • literal, grammatical-historical • Millennial View (when does the 2nd Coming occur) • amillennial • post-millennial • pre-millennial • Eschatological View of Revelation • historical • Preterist • historical-spiritual (symbolic/idealist) • futurist • Rapture View (when does the Rapture occur) • mid-tribulation • post-tribulation • pre-wrath • pre-tribulation • Theological View • Covenant theology • Dispensationaltheology David Tye

8. 6. Millennial Views • Premillennialism – Christ returns and establishes His Kingdom on earth for 1000 years. • Amillennialism – millennium is symbolic (occurring now) and ends with the 2nd Coming (also Replacement Theology) • Postmillennialism – whole world will be Christianized, then 2nd Coming. David Tye

9. Amillennial Denominations • Eastern Orthodox • Oriental Orthodox • Roman Catholic Church • Lutheran • Reformed • Anglican • Methodist • Amish • Old Order Mennonite • Conservative Mennonites • Churches of Christ • Christian Church/Disciples of Christ • Association of Grace • Baptist Churches in England David Tye

10. Premillenial denominations • Most American Baptists • Non-denominationals • Pentecostals David Tye

11. 7. Eschatological Views of Revelation Revelation 20:4 Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. Historical Preterist Historical - Spiritual Futurist Tribulation Millennium 7 yrs 1000 yrs Church Age Resurrection Today Begin Tribulation End Tribulation End Millennium

12. 8. Rapture Views 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive and remain will be caught uptogether with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. David Tye

13. 6. General Theological Views David Tye

14. 10. On Israel [Larkin, “Dispensational Truths” - 1919] • Dispersed for centuries among all nations, without a national centre, capital, government, flag, or rallying point, …never absorbed by the nations, … and we have the unique spectacle of a nation without a king… and a land that seems to be under a curse, awaiting the return of its legal owners. • Amos 9:14-15 "Also I will restore the captivity of My people Israel, And they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them; They will also plant vineyards and drink their wine, And make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 "I will also plant them on their land, And they will not again be rooted out from their land Which I have given them," Says the LORD your God. • They will be gathered unconverted and judged: Ezekiel 20:34-35 "I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands where you are scattered, with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out; 35and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face. • Then they will be cleansed: Ezekiel 36:24-25 "For I will take you from the nations, gather you from all the lands and bring you into your own land. 25 "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. David Tye

15. 11. Overview of Revelation David Tye

16. 12. Symbols in Revelation(Walvoord, Every Prophecy of the Bible, p522, 523) • Seven stars (1:16) • Seven lampstands (1:13) • Hidden manna (2:17) • Morning star (2:28) • Key of David (3:7) • Seven lamps of fire (4:5) • Living creatures (4:7) • Seven eyes (5:6) • Odors of the golden vials (5:8) • Four horses and riders (6:1ff) • Fallen star (9:1) • Jerusalem: the great city (11:8) • Stars of heaven (12:4) • Woman and child (12:1-2) • Great dragon, old serpent (12:9, 20:2) • Time, times and a half time (12:14) • 1260 days (12:6) • Beast out of the sea (13:1-10) • Beast out of the earth (13:11-17) • Harlot (17:1) • Waters (17:1) • Ten horns (17:12) • Lamb (17:14) • Fine linen (19:8) • Rider on white horse (19:11-16, 19) • Lake of fire (20:14) • Root and descendant of David (22:16) David Tye

17. 13. Facts about Revelation • Written ~ 90-96 AD • Only NT prophetic book • John covers eternity past (John 1) to eternity future (Rev 22) • There are 7 beatitudes (blessings) • It is like Union Station • It is not new prophecy, but a culmination of God’ plan presented in prophecy • It is Christ centered, a revelation of Jesus Christ (unveiling) • Begins with Jesus in His current ministry (High Priest) David Tye

18. Patmos Patmoswas the island to which John the Apostle was banished. ⇒  Sits out at sea forty miles from the great city of Ephesus. ⇒  It sat in the midst of a group of islands called the Sporades. ⇒  It was only about ten miles long and six miles wide. David Tye

19. Fox’s Book of Martyrs - John • The “beloved disciple” • Brother to the Apostle James • Founded churches of Smyrna, Pergamum, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, and Thyatira • Domitian banished him to the Isle of Patmos where he wrote the Book of Revelation • Nerva, the successor of Domitian, recalled him • The only apostle who escaped a violent death David Tye

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21. Revelation 1 “…things which you have seen…” (vs. 19) David Tye

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33. Beatitudes of Revelation Rev. 1:3Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.  Rev. 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!' " "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them."  Rev. 16:15 ("Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his garments, lest he walk about naked and men see his shame.")  Rev. 19:9 And he said to me, "Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' " And he said to me, "These are true words of God."  Rev. 20:6 Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.  Rev. 22:7 "And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book."  Rev. 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city. David Tye