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Sunday Evening on The Book of Revelation

(“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” in Six Meetings)

Dr. Roger G. Ford (dr-ford.net)

 

Meeting #1 – Introduction to The Revelation of Jesus Christ

 

Meeting #2 – Lesson One – Section One – Chapter One – “The Things You Have Seen”

 

Meeting #3 – Lesson Two – Section Two – “The Things Which Are” –

                                                        Chapters Two and Three

Section Three – “The Things To Come” –

         Chapters Four and Five

Meeting #4 – Lesson Three – Section Three – Chapters Six to Nine

 

Meeting #5 – Lesson Four – Section Three – Chapters Ten to Sixteen

 

Meeting #6 – Lesson Five – Section Three – Chapters Seventeen and

Eighteen

Section Four – “The Seven Last Things” –

Chapters Nineteen to Twenty-Two, Verse 5

Section Five – “Epilogue and Warning” –

        Chapter Twenty-Two,Verses 6 to 21

 

#1 – Introduction to The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Dr. Roger G. Ford (dr-ford.net)

 

  • Initial Observations

 

 

  • Opening Considerations

 

 

  • Controversy

 

 

  • Why Study Revelation?

 

  • Different Views of Revelation

 

  • Special Suggestions for Studying this Book

 

  • The Modern Prophecy Movement

 

  • Setting and Author

 

  • The Revelator

 

  • Why Was the Book Written?

 

 

Homework Handouts as You Leave: (1)Roadmap, (2)Outline, and (3)Chart of Revelation

#2 – Lesson One – Section One – Chapter One – “The Things You Have Seen (The Things Past)”

 

  • Handout – Glossary

 

  • Chart of Revelation

 

 

  • Roadmap of Revelation

 

 

  • Outline of Revelation

 

 

  • Revelation Chapter One – Section One – Foundation and Blessing –

  “The things you have seen…” Revelation 1:19

 

 

  1. Section One – The Things Past: Christ (1:1-20)

 

  1. Introduction (1:1-8)

 

  1. Prologue (1:1-3)

 

  1. Salutation (1:4-8)

 

  1. The Vision of Christ (1:9-20)

 

  1. The Setting (1:9-11)

 

  1. The Scene (1:12-16)

 

  1. The Subsequent Response and Commission (1:17-20)

 

 

 

 

#3 – Lesson Two – Section Two – Chapters Two and Three – “The Things Which Are (The Things Present)”

 

 

  1. Section Two – The Things Present: The Churches (2:1–3:22)

 

  1. The Message to Ephesus (2:1-7)

 

  1. The Message to Smyrna (2:8-11)

 

  1. The Message to Pergamum (2:12-17)

 

  1. The Message to Thyatira (2:18-29)

 

  1. The Message to Sardis (3:1-6)

 

  1. The Message to Philadelphia (3:7-13)

 

  1. The Message to Laodicea (3:14-22)

 

 

Section Three – Chapters Four and Five – Worthy is The Lamb – “The Things Which Are To Come (The Things Future)”

 

  • Section Three – The Things Future: The Consummation (4:1–22:21) The Tribulation Period (4:1–18:24)

 

  1. Introduction: The Vision of Heaven (4:1–5:14)

 

  1. The Throne of the Lord God Almighty (4:1-11)

 

  1. The Book of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (5:1-14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4 – Lesson Three – Section Three – Chapters Six to Nine – “The Things Which Are To Come (The Things Future)”

 

  1. The Seven Seal Judgments (6:1–8:1)

 

  1. The First Seal (6:1-2)

 

  1. The Second Seal (6:3-4)

 

  1. The Third Seal (6:5-6)

 

  1. The Fourth Seal (6:7-8)

 

  1. The Fifth Seal (6:9-11)

 

  1. The Sixth Seal (6:12-17)

 

  1. The Sealing of the 144,000 (7:1-8) (First Parenthesis)

 

  1. The Worship  of the Tribulation Saints (7:9-17) (Second Parenthesis)

 

  1. The Seventh Seal (8:1)

 

  1. The Seven Trumpet Judgments (8:2–11:19)

 

  1. The First Trumpet (8:2-7)

 

  1. The Second Trumpet (8:8-9)

 

  1. The Third Trumpet (8:10-11)

 

  1. The Fourth Trumpet (8:12-13)

 

  1. The Fifth Trumpet (9:1-12)

 

  1. The Sixth Trumpet (9:13-21)

 

 

 

#5 – Lesson Four – Section Three – Chapters Ten to Sixteen – “The Things Which Are To Come (The Things Future)”

 

  1. The Little Book (10:1-11) (Third Parenthesis)
  2. The Two Witnesses (11:1-14) (Fourth Parenthesis)

 

  1. The Seventh Trumpet (11:15-19)

 

(Fifth Parenthesis: The Woman and the War [12:1-18])

  1. The Birth of the Male Child (12:1-6)
  2. The War in Heaven (12:7-12)
  3. The Persecution of the Woman (12:13-18)

 

(Sixth Parenthesis: The Two Beasts [13:1-18])

  1. The Beast out of the Sea (13:2-10)
  2. The Beast out of the Land (13:11-18)

 

(Seventh Parenthesis: The Judgment by the Lamb [14:1-20])

  1. The 144,000 Worshippers of the Lamb (14:1-5)
  2. The Three Angelic Announcements of Judgment (14:6-12)

1) Against the Whole Earth (14:6-7)

2) Against Babylon (14:8)

3) Against Worshippers of the Beast (14:9-12)

  1. Blessing for Martyrs (14:13)
  2. The Reaper of Judgment (14:14-16)
  3. The Vintage of Judgment (14:17-20)

 

  1. The Seven Bowl Judgments (15:1–18:24)
  2. The Great Judgments Announced (15:1–16:21)
  3. Introduction to the Bowl Judgments (15:1–16:1)

1) The Song of Moses Sung by Martyrs (15:1-4)

2) The Scene in Heaven of Seven Angels (15:5–16:1)

 

  1. The First Bowl (16:2)
  2. The Second Bowl (16:3)
  3. The Third Bowl (16:4-7)
  4. The Fourth Bowl (16:8-9)
  5. The Fifth Bowl (16:10-11)
  6. The Sixth Bowl (16:12-16)
  7. The Seventh Bowl (16:17-21)

 

#6 – Lesson Five – Section Three – Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen – “The Things Which Are To Come (The Things Future)”

 

  1. The Great Harlot Judged (17:1-18)

 

  1. The Vision of the Harlot (17:1-6)
  2. The Interpretation of the Vision (17:7-18)

1) The Present Status (17:7-8)

2) The Future Judgment (17:9-18)

  1. a) The Seven Heads (17:9-11)
  2. b) The Ten Horns (17:12-14)
  3. c) The Harlot (17:15-18)

 

  1. The Great City Fallen (18:1-24)

 

  1. Announcement of Babylon’s Fall (18:1-3)
  2. The Cause of the Fall (18:4-8)
  3. The Lamentation over the Fall (18:9-19)

1) By Kings (18:9-10)

2) By Merchants (18:11-17)

3) By Sea Captains (18:18-19)

  1. The Rejoicing Over the Fall (18:20)
  2. The Results of the Fall (18:21-24)

 

Section Four – Chapters Nineteen to Twenty-Two, Verse 5

 

  1. Section Four – The Seven Last Things (19:1–22:5)

 

The Millennial Kingdom (19:1–20:15)

  1. Introduction: Praise for Judgment of the Harlot and Wedding of the Bride (19:1-10)
  2. The Harlot’s Judgment (19:1-5)
  3. The Bride’s Wedding (19:6-10)
  4. The First Last Thing: The Second Coming of Christ (19:11-16)
  5. The Second Last Thing: The Supper and the Slaughter (19:17-21)
  6. The Third Last Thing: The Binding of Satan (20:1-3)
  7. The Fourth Last Thing: The First Resurrection and the Kingdom of the Messiah (20:4-6)
  8. The Fifth Last Thing: The Loosing of Satan (20:7-10)
  9. The Sixth Last Thing: The Great White Throne (20:11-15)

The Eternal State (21:1–22:5)

  1. The Seventh Last Thing: The New Heaven and the New Earth (21:1–22:5)
  2. The Visions Declared (21:1-2)
  3. The New Heaven and Earth: Declared from the Throne (21:1-8)
  4. The New Jerusalem: Seen by John (21:9–22:5)

                   1) The New City (21:9-21)

                   2) The “Non-Temple” (21:22-27)

                   3) The River of Life (22:1-3a)

                   4) The Light of the Lamb (22:3b-5)

 

Section Five – Chapter Twenty-Two, Verses 6 to 21

 

  1. Section Five – Epilogue (22:6-21)

 

  1. The Testimony of the Angel (22:6-11)

 

  1. The Testimony of Jesus (22:12-17)

 

  1. The Testimony of John (22:18-21)


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Revelation Glossary
Millennium The Millennium is a literal one-thousand-year period, when Jesus Christ will reign as king on Earth. During this period, the saints of the New Testament will reign and rule with Christ over the earth. Creation will be at peace, and the earth will prosper. (See Revelation 20:1-7, Matthew 19:28-29, Isaiah 2:1-4, Isaiah 11:6-9)
Pre-millennial The belief we are in a period prior to the Millennium. Those who view the Bible as literal and Revelation as “Futurist” have this view.
A-millennial The letter “A” before a word negates the meaning, hence this view denies a literal millennium. This view holds the Millennium referred to in Revelation as symbolic.
Post-millennial This view sees the current age as having past the Millennium.  We are therefore living in a post-millennium age.
Rapture Derived from the Latin word rapio meaning, “Caught up”. The “Rapture” teaches Christ will descend from Heaven, and call those who know Him into Heaven.  Those who are alive will be transformed into their resurrected body, at the same time; the dead in Christ will also receive their resurrection bodies in the twinkling of an eye.  (I Thess 4:15-17, I Cor. 15:52) This is part of the First Resurrection.
In-Between Prophecies The time after the Rapture and before the seven-year Tribulation, a time when most likely the Psalm 83 War and the Ezekiel 38 and 39 War takes place among a few other prophecies of the old Testament
Tribulation A period preceding the Glorious return of Christ, where suffering on earth will be unequalled in the history of the world according to Christ.  The period is  seven-years, divided into three parts, a first half, mid-point and a last half.  (Matthew 24:15-22, Daniel 12:1, Jeremiah 30:7, Daniel 9:27 )
Pre-tribulation Rapture Before the seven year tribulation, those who know Christ will be raptured or caught up to be with Christ and return with him at the Second Coming.
Mid-tribulation Rapture The view that at the mid-point of the Tribulation period Christ will descend from heaven and call those who know him into heaven.
Pre-Wrath Rapture The view that at the time just before the final Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath Christ will catch up His church. This is after the mid-point of the Tribulation.
Post-tribulation Rapture The view that immediately following the tribulation period, Christ will catch up his church and then immediately return with them in his second coming. Matthew 24:29
Abomination of Desolation The act of desolating the Jewish Temple.  Antiochus IV Epiphanes (167 B.C.) desecrated the Jewish Temple and installed in the temple an image of Zeus resembling himself.  According to Christ, in the end times a similar event will take place in the Third Temple. The Antichrist will commit the same act of Antiochus IV, declaring his deity, demand worship.(Yet to be rebuilt) (Daniel 8:12, Daniel 9:24-27, Daniel 11:31, 12:11, Matthew 24:15, Revelation 11)
Antichrist The final earthly king who will oppose Christ and attempt to finally destroy the Jewish people.  He will be killed at the Second Coming, along with the False prophet who proclaimed his glories.  He along with the False Prophet will be the first two occupants of the Lake of Fire. (Daniel 7:11,23-26, Daniel 9:27,   2 Thes. 2:4, Revelation 13:1-8)  The Antichrist is referred to as the Beast in Revelation 13.
False Prophet An end times spiritual leader who along with the Antichrist, the Beast, deceives those who dwell on earth.  He performs miracles, including calling fire down from heaven and instructing the people on the earth to worship the Antichrist.   He along with the Antichrist are the first two occupants of the lake of Fire.  (Revelation 13:11-17, 19:20)
Armageddon Literally in Hebrew “Hills of Megiddo”, a location to the north of Jerusalem where the final battle on Earth will take place.  The nations will be gathered to battle Christ who will descend from Heaven and destroy the last earthly powers. (Revelation 16:16, 19:19-21)
Eschatology The study of prophecy and the “Last Days”
Dispensational Theology Views the church and Israel as two distinct groups with separate dispensations. The word dispensation means administration and/or age. Dispensational theology, understands verses applied to Israel to mean literal Israel as opposed to symbolic Israel, the church. The church in the current age has the role of dispensing or administering salvation to this age by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. (Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 11:25)
Covenant Theology (Replacement Theology) The view that God has one covenant with man, the Covenant of Grace. This covenant starts at Adam and is fulfilled in Christ who died for the sins of all humanity.  In this view, the Church has replaced Israel, and is the “New Israel” which incorporates both believing Jews and Gentiles.
Glorious Return (Second Coming) Distinct from the rapture, the Glorious Second Coming is the visible glorious return, as opposed to the catching up of the saints.  Christ returns to the earth with His glory accompanied by the angels (Matthew 24:30, 25:30)
Seal Judgments The judgments on the earth, following the opening of the seven seals on the scroll given to the “Lion of the tribe of Judah”, these events occur in the first half of the tribulation period.  One quarter of the earth’s population dies in the first four seals opened.
Trumpet Judgments The Seven Trumpet judgments take place in the first half of the tribulation following the seal judgments. They end at the mid-point of the tribulation period.  One third of the earth’s remaining population is killed in the 6th trumpet judgment.
Bowl Judgments The final judgments in the book of Revelation, and the worst judgments leading to the return of Christ,  are poured out in the second half of the Tribulation period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roadmap to Revelation

Section One – Foundation and Blessing – The Things Past

Chapter One

In the first chapter, John begins this apocalyptic book by declaring seven things (the first group of “seven”): First, the source of the revelation of this book (1:1-3), followed by, second, a salutation to seven churches in Asia Minor (1:4-8). This is immediately followed by a vision of the glorified Christ (1:9-20) in which, third, an outline of the book is uttered (1:19) [things past (1:1-20), things present (2:1–3:22), and things to come (4:1–22:21)]. After establishing, fourth, the setting (1:9-11), John discloses, fifth, a magnificent and terrifying sense of the resurrected and glorified Christ (1:12-16). Like Isaiah of old (Isaiah 6), because John had a clear vision of God, he gained, sixth, a deep sense of sin (cf. 1:17). The glorified Lord then, seventh, commissioned him to write this book (1:19-20).

Section Two – Letters to the Seven Churches – The Things Present

Chapters 2 and 3

The second section, chapters 2 and 3, is occupied with the Lord’s messages to seven churches (second group of “seven”) —the things present (2:1–3:22). A brief message, usually containing a rebuke and a promise, and always containing a self-description of the glorified Lord, was sent to: Ephesus (2:1-7), Smyrna (2:8-11), Pergamum (2:12-17), Thyatira (2:8-29), Sardis (3:1-6), Philadelphia (3:7-13), and Laodicea (3:14-22).

Section Three – The Tribulation – The Things Future – Chapters 4 through 18

Chapter 4 and 5 – Worthy is the Lamb

The third and largest section of the book deals with things future, specifically after the Rapture (4:1), and the judgments of God during the Tribulation (4:1–18:24). John begins with an introductory scene in heaven (4:1–5:14), revealing both the holy glory of God (4:1-11) and the redemptive work of the Lamb, the Lion from the tribe of Judah (5:1-14). Since the visions to follow will be horrific in their disclosure both of man’s depravity and God’s judgment, these twin themes needed to be shown to the apostle in a different light first. Thus John is introduced to the tribulation period (4:1–18:24) by first getting a dose of God’s holiness and the cost of redemption. Only in this light could he see the following visions properly.

Chapters 6 and 7 – The Seal Judgments, the First Parenthesis (144,000 Jewish Evangelists), and the Second Parenthesis (the martyred Tribulation Saints)

Then follows a series of judgments, all grouped in sevens. The first group of judgments is the (third group of “seven”) seven seal judgments (6:1–8:1), though they come in two waves. The first six are detailed (6:1-17), followed by two parenthetical sections (7:1-8 and 9-17) which are the first two of seven parentheses in the Book of Revelation. In this first parenthesis, the sealing of 144,000 Israelites (7:1-8) and the second parenthesis, worship of an innumerable number of (presumably Gentile) converts, tribulation martyrs (7:9-17), is revealed. In the midst of the outpouring of God’s wrath in the form of seven seals, this vision of hope and salvation emerges. Once again, God’s holiness (7:15-16) and Christ’s redemption (7:17) are emphasized. Immediately after this glorious sight, the seventh seal is poured out (8:1) which is the seven trumpet judgments.

Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11 – The Trumpet Judgments and the Third and Fourth Parenthesis (Seven Thunders and the Two Witnesses)

The next series of judgments (fourth group of “seven”) is the seven trumpets (8:2–11:19), which are designed largely after the plagues on Egypt. These trumpet judgments are more drastic, definite, and final than the seal judgments, but not as universal as the bowl judgments to follow. Once again, after a graphic description of six judgments (8:2–9:21), there follows a third parenthesis (10:1–11), dealing with the little book and the seven thunders (fifth group of “seven”) which are, ominously, not to be revealed, and the fourth parenthesis of the two witnesses (11:1-14). As a sort of interlude or calm before the storm, a parenthesis just before the final judgment is given. And as with the first parenthesis, this one should remind him of the glory of God (10:6a), the necessity to carry out his own commission—in spite of the pain (10:6b-11), and the impenitence (not regretting sin) of men, even though they have witnesses (11:1-14). The seventh trumpet follows (11:15-19), which is the seven bowl judgments.

 

Chapters 12 and 13 – The Fifth and Sixth Parentheses (Israel and Satan, then the Gentiles and Satan)

Then, in rapid succession, are three more parentheses. First, parenthesis five is the woman and the war (12:1-18) described. The dragon who wages war on the woman is Satan; his hostility against the woman, Israel, and her child, the Messiah, are pictured quite vividly. This fifth parenthesis is describing the same events as are taking place in chapters 6-11, though from a different angle. Whereas in the earlier chapters God’s viewpoint was seen, now Satan’s is portrayed. The next parenthesis, number six, concerns two beasts (13:1-18). After Satan’s plans to consume the woman and her child had failed, he now contemplates his next move. Chapter 13 is the result of meditation. Now the beasts go after the saints (13:7), as well as the rest of the world (13:8).

Chapter 14 – The Seventh Parenthesis (Martyred Saints and Prelude to Great Tribulation)

A seventh parenthesis reverts back to the divine perspective (14:1-20), the judgment by the lamb. The scene first depicts the 144,000 worshipping him (14:1-5), followed by announcements of doom on the earth by three angels (14:6-12). In the midst of this prediction of coming judgment a blessing is pronounced on the saints who are martyred during it (14:13). The lamb is then pictured as a reaper (14:14-16) who reaps a global judgment resulting in a blood bath for the earth-dwellers (14:17-20).

Chapters 15 and 16 – The Bowl Judgments

The final series of judgments (the sixth group of “seven”) is the seven bowl judgments (15:1–18:24). There is a lengthy prelude to the judgments (15:1–16:1), which points to decisive results to be obtained during the judgments (15:5–16:1), though prefaced by a note of hope and perseverance seen in a new batch of martyrs singing in heaven (15:1-4). Then comes the judgments (16:2-21). Six out of seven of them are the same as the plagues on Egypt, only these are more climactic and universal.

Chapters 17 and 18 – Mystery Babylon

Chapter 17 deals with the spiritual Babylon, and chapter 18 with economic Babylon of the Tribulation. Care is taken to completely record the history of the rise of this “great harlot” (the rise of the ecumenical church that is led by a ‘pope-like’ figure) so that spiritual Babylon’s destruction can be seen though God’s eyes and justification for spiritual Babylon’s destruction is understood. Her name is called “Mystery, Babylon” (17:5), thus indicating that this is not the literal city, as can be seen in the interpretation given (17:18). The spirit of Babylon lives on in the secular city: in John’s day, it was Rome; in our day, Washington or New York. The economic fall of the great city is then described in 18:1-24. But rather than being a political and religious entity as in chapter 17, this city is commercial, as can be seen by those who lament over her demise (18:9-19). Though merchants and sea captains lament her fall, there is rejoicing by the godly (18:20).

Section 4 – The Seven Last Things

Chapters 19, 20, 21, and 22:1-5

Section 4 deals with (seventh group of “seven”) seven last things (19:1–22:5). A transition is made to the millennial kingdom (19:1–20:15), but focusing on two women: the harlot and the bride (19:1-10). Once again, judgment is placed against a backdrop of blessing which is praise for the destruction of Babylon as well as the Marriage of the Lamb to His Bride. Then, in rapid succession, come the seven last things (19:11–22:5)—the first six of which are in chronological sequence covering the millennial kingdom.

First, the second coming of Christ is disclosed (19:11-16). Second, the battle at the end of the age is envisioned, with an ensuing feast for birds (19:17-21). Third, Satan is bound for one thousand years (20:1-3). Fourth, the millennial kingdom is described (20:4-6). Fifth, at the end of the one thousand years, Satan is again unleashed and destroyed (20:7-10). Sixth, the Great White Throne judgment which takes place at the end of the millennium is recorded (20:11-15).

The seventh last thing (21:1–22:5) is the eternal state. That God has created a new heaven and new earth is taken by faith, for it is declared from the throne (21:3-8). John then tells us of the New Jerusalem (21:9–22:5). It is a dazzling city (21:9-21), in which there is no temple because God and the Lamb are its temple (21:22-27). Out of its midst is flowing the river of life (22:1-3a), and God and the Lamb provide its light (22:3b-5).

Section 5 – Chapter 22:6-21 – Conclusion and Warning

After this splendid finale to a vision of the future, John concludes his book with an appeal to the readers (22:6-21). Three give their testimony of the veracity of this book: an angel (22:6-11), Jesus himself (22:12-17), and John (22:18-21).

Outline of the Book of Revelation

  1. Section One – The Things Past: Christ (1:1-20)

 

  1. Introduction (1:1-8)
  2. Prologue (1:1-3)
  3. Salutation (1:4-8)
  4. The Vision of Christ (1:9-20)
  5. The Setting (1:9-11)
  6. The Scene (1:12-16)
  7. The Subsequent Response and Commission (1:17-20)

 

  1. Section Two – The Things Present: The Churches (2:1–3:22)

 

  1. The Message to Ephesus (2:1-7)
  2. The Message to Smyrna (2:8-11)
  3. The Message to Pergamum (2:12-17)
  4. The Message to Thyatira (2:18-29)
  5. The Message to Sardis (3:1-6)
  6. The Message to Philadelphia (3:7-13)
  7. The Message to Laodicea (3:14-22)

 

III. Section Three – The Things Future: The Consummation (4:1–22:21) The Tribulation Period (4:1–18:24)

 

  1. Introduction: The Vision of Heaven (4:1–5:14)
  2. The Throne of the Lord God Almighty (4:1-11)
  3. The Book of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (5:1-14)
  4. The Seven Seal Judgments (6:1–8:1)
  5. The First Seal (6:1-2)
  6. The Second Seal (6:3-4)
  7. The Third Seal (6:5-6)
  8. The Fourth Seal (6:7-8)
  9. The Fifth Seal (6:9-11)
  10. The Sixth Seal (6:12-17)
  11. The Sealing of the 144,000 (7:1-8) (First Parenthesis)
  12. The Worship of the Tribulation Saints (7:9-17) (Second Parenthesis)
  13. The Seventh Seal (8:1)
  14. The Seven Trumpet Judgments (8:2–11:19)
  15. The First Trumpet (8:2-7)
  16. The Second Trumpet (8:8-9)
  17. The Third Trumpet (8:10-11)
  18. The Fourth Trumpet (8:12-13)
  19. The Fifth Trumpet (9:1-12)
  20. The Sixth Trumpet (9:13-21)
  21. The Little Book (10:1-11) (Third Parenthesis)
  22. The Two Witnesses (11:1-14) (Fourth Parenthesis)
  23. The Seventh Trumpet (11:15-19)

(Fifth Parenthesis: The Woman and the War [12:1-18])

  1. The Birth of the Male Child (12:1-6)
  2. The War in Heaven (12:7-12)
  3. The Persecution of the Woman (12:13-18)

(Sixth Parenthesis: The Two Beasts [13:1-18])

  1. The Beast out of the Sea (13:2-10)
  2. The Beast out of the Land (13:11-18)

(Seventh Parenthesis: The Judgment by the Lamb [14:1-20])

  1. The 144,000 Worshippers of the Lamb (14:1-5)
  2. The Three Angelic Announcements of Judgment (14:6-12)

1) Against the Whole Earth (14:6-7)

2) Against Babylon (14:8)

3) Against Worshippers of the Beast (14:9-12)

  1. Blessing for Martyrs (14:13)
  2. The Reaper of Judgment (14:14-16)
  3. The Vintage of Judgment (14:17-20)
  4. The Seven Bowl Judgments (15:1–18:24)
  5. The Great Judgments Announced (15:1–16:21)
  6. Introduction to the Bowl Judgments (15:1–16:1)

1) The Song of Moses Sung by Martyrs (15:1-4)

2) The Scene in Heaven of Seven Angels (15:5–16:1)

  1. The First Bowl (16:2)
  2. The Second Bowl (16:3)
  3. The Third Bowl (16:4-7)
  4. The Fourth Bowl (16:8-9)
  5. The Fifth Bowl (16:10-11)
  6. The Sixth Bowl (16:12-16)
  7. The Seventh Bowl (16:17-21)
  8. The Great Harlot Judged (17:1-18)
  9. The Vision of the Harlot (17:1-6)
  10. The Interpretation of the Vision (17:7-18)

1) The Present Status (17:7-8)

2) The Future Judgment (17:9-18)

  1. a) The Seven Heads (17:9-11)
  2. b) The Ten Horns (17:12-14)
  3. c) The Harlot (17:15-18)
  4. The Great City Fallen (18:1-24)
  5. Announcement of Babylon’s Fall (18:1-3)
  6. The Cause of the Fall (18:4-8)
  7. The Lamentation over the Fall (18:9-19)

1) By Kings (18:9-10)

2) By Merchants (18:11-17)

3) By Sea Captains (18:18-19)

  1. The Rejoicing Over the Fall (18:20)
  2. The Results of the Fall (18:21-24)

 

  1. Section Four – The Seven Last Things (19:1–22:5)

 

The Millennial Kingdom (19:1–20:15)

  1. Introduction: Praise for Judgment of the Harlot and Wedding of the Bride (19:1-10)
  2. The Harlot’s Judgment (19:1-5)
  3. The Bride’s Wedding (19:6-10)
  4. The First Last Thing: The Second Coming of Christ (19:11-16)
  5. The Second Last Thing: The Supper and the Slaughter (19:17-21)
  6. The Third Last Thing: The Binding of Satan (20:1-3)
  7. The Fourth Last Thing: The First Resurrection and the Kingdom of the Messiah (20:4-6)
  8. The Fifth Last Thing: The Loosing of Satan (20:7-10)
  9. The Sixth Last Thing: The Great White Throne (20:11-15)

The Eternal State (21:1–22:5)

  1. The Seventh Last Thing: The New Heaven and the New Earth (21:1–22:5)
  2. The Visions Declared (21:1-2)
  3. The New Heaven and Earth: Declared from the Throne (21:1-8)
  4. The New Jerusalem: Seen by John (21:9–22:5)

1) The New City (21:9-21)

2) The “Non-Temple” (21:22-27)

3) The River of Life (22:1-3a)

4) The Light of the Lamb (22:3b-5)

 

  1. Section Five – Epilogue and Warning (22:6-21)

 

  1. The Testimony of the Angel (22:6-11)
  2. The Testimony of Jesus (22:12-17)
  3. The Testimony of John (22:18-21)
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