Context Context – Prophetic message – Written by John in exile – To seven churches in Asia Minor

Schools of interpretation Schools of interpretation – Preterist – Futurist – Historicist – Idealist – Eclecticist

Apocalyptic literature Apocalyptic literature – Don’t try to understand everything – Take symbolism seriously; not literally – Consider historical context – Look for the main points

Significant themes and theology Significant themes and theology – Jesus is present and active in the church – God is sovereign; Jesus is King – Jesus wins – So do we

What you need to know What you need to know – Jesus is present and active in the church – God is sovereign; Jesus is King – Jesus wins – So can you