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Study Of The Book Of Revelation
Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Study1-Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study one on the Book of Revelation.
Study 1 – (Chapter 1:1-8) The Title (vs. 1-2) “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Revelation – apocalypse, an unveiling or manifestation. Revelation is singular; one blessed continuous manifestation. Revelation is the book of last things, which completes the bible. Compare Genesis, which ...read more
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2. Study2 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study two of the Book of Revelation.
Study 2 The Setting THE Prosecuted Preacher (vs. 9) Brother – member of the brotherhood of believers Companion in Tribulation John 16:33 Acts 14:22 Romans 5:3 & 8:35 2 Corinthians 7:4 Kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ Kingdom – the Messiah on the throne of David Patience ...read more
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3. Study3 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study three of the Book of Revelation.
Desirable” VI. Ephesus The chief city of the province of Asia. Ephesus was the jewel of Asia. A beautiful thriving metropolis, which at times had one to two million people, gathered in its streets. The side of one of the mountains had a theatre, which seated twenty thousand people. She ...read more
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4. Study4 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study four of the Book of Revelation.
Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used ...read more
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5. Study5 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study five of the Book of Revelation.
To Elevate” Pergamos – The Indulged Church which was married to the world. Pergamos represents the Church Age between AD 314 – 590. The church has become a state church and it began to move away from the person of Jesus Christ. October 28, AD 312, Constantine heavily outnumbered charged ...read more
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6. Study6 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study six of the Book of Revelation.
Continual Incense” Thyatira – represents the pagan church and the church age between AD 590 – 1000. Thyatira means “continual incense” or a continual sacrifice and has reference to the bruising of incense to cause a fragrant smell. The Thyatira period undoubtedly sets forth the union of the ...read more
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7. Study7 - Revelation
Contributed on Dec 18, 2001
Study seven of the Book of Revelation.
A Remnant” Sardis – This church represents the church age between A.D. 517 to approximately 1800. The meaning of its name is “a remnant” or “those who have escaped”. This church age started with the reformation and takes us into the beginning of the great missionary movement of the church. ...read more