2. The Revelation of Jesus Christ Victory through the King of Kings

3. Much Avoided Book Among Brethren Much False Teaching By Premillennialists & Others Dating Issues: Let The Book Interpret Itself The Revelation of Jesus Christ

4. The Revelation - the unveiling (1) we should understand the message “Signified These Things” (1) interpret figuratively unless literal is required by context Must Shortly Take Place (1, 3) not 2,000 years in future Verses 1-3 Set The Stage

5. 1:1,3 – “Must shortly take place” (see also 22:6) 2:9-10; 3:9-10 – False Jews and the tribulation 6:9-11 – How long until You avenge our blood? (see Matt. 23:33- 39, Luke 21:22-24) Key Reasons Chapters 6-11 Refer to the Destruction of Jerusalem

6. 7:3,14 – “great tribulation” & sealing of the saints (see Mt. 24:21,29; Lk. 21:20-22) 10:5-7 – The mighty angel; the mystery is finished (see Dan. 12:4- 7) Key Reasons Chapters 6-11 Refer to the Destruction of Jerusalem

7. 11:1-2 – the temple; trampling the Holy City (see Lk. 21:24; Dan. 12:7) 11:8 – “where our Lord was crucified” (see Jer. 22:8; 23:14; Ezek. 16:46) 11:3-13 – the two witnesses (Elijah & Moses = Law & Prophets) 11:15-18 – the ark seen in heaven (fulfillment of covenant w/ Israel) Key Reasons Chapters 6-11 Refer to the Destruction of Jerusalem

8. 17:9-11 – The Roman emperors (written in AD 69 during the reign of Vespasian) 22:6-7 – “I am coming quickly” (also 3:11; 22:10-12, 20 cf. Matt. 24:27-28) Key Reasons Chapters 6-11 Refer to the Destruction of Jerusalem

9. 12:1ff – Transition to Woman, Dragon, Child 13:1-10 – 1 st beast is 4 th beast of Daniel 7 13:11-17 – 2 nd beast (false prophet) is Roman emperor worship 13:18 – The “number of man” is 666; the beast is not divine 17:18 – Mystery Babylon, the harlot, is Rome Key Reasons Chapters 12-19 Refer to God’s Judgment On Rome

10. The Revelation of Jesus Christ Victory through the King of Kings

11. Will You Become A Christian? Hear the Gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe that Jesus is the Son of God (Mark 16:16) Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30) Confess that Jesus is the Son of God (Rom. 10:9) Be Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfully until You Die (Rev. 2:10)