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Various attitudes: study of various books OT neglected Obsessed with Revelation Ignore Revelation

All Scripture is profitable, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17 OT, 1 Cor. 10:11 NT, 2 Pt. 1:3 Revelation

Author: John, Rev. 1:1; cf. Jn. 21:21, 22 Date: A.D. 96 Title: Revelation or Apocalypse Laying bear, making naked (Thayer) An uncovering (Vine). Lk. 2:32; Rom. 2:5; Gal. 1:12

Symbolic language, Rev. 1:1; 12:1, 3; 15:1 God & Christ, 4:3; 5:5, 6 Satan, 12:3, 4, 9

Symbolic language, Rev. 1:1; 12:1, 3; 15:1 Numbers -1: unity, independence, 17:12, 13 -2: strength, 11:3, 4; Ecc. 4: : complete, divine, 8:13; Mt. 3:16, 17 -4: complete, earth, 7:1 -5: short, definite, 9:10; 1 Cor. 14:19

Symbolic language, Rev. 1:1; 12:1, 3; 15:1 Numbers -7: complete, perfect, 1:4 -10: complete, rounded, 13:1 -12: religious number, 21:12 -3 ½ : incomplete, hardship, 11:2-9; Jas. 5:17

Interpretation Meaning to recipients, 1:4 Must agree with plain teaching of NT, Gal. 1:6-9 To take place “shortly,” 1:1, 3; 22:6, 7, 12, 20 Use caution with signs & symbols -Knowledge of OT signs helpful -Cannot press interpretation too strongly -Not every detail has significance

Emperor Domitian demanded worship Rome was built on conquest & commerce, 18:11-14 Sin was rampant in the Empire

Christians were despised by the populace Illegal religion: proselytize Universal religion: threat to Rome Exclusive religion: socially, beliefs Accused of evil: eating flesh & drinking blood Refused emperor worship

Persecution was horrific Property confiscation Exile Torture Death

Christians wondering if Christ & Christianity would survive “War” appears 10 times, 12:7 Good VS. Evil Good wins, 17:14 “Overcome” used 8 times, 2:7

Various attitudes: study of various books OT neglected Obsessed with Revelation Ignore Revelation

All Scripture is profitable, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17 OT, 1 Cor. 10:11 NT, 2 Pt. 1:3 Revelation