Revelation Week 1

Slide 1: A Survey of Revelation Week 1

Slide 2: General Considerations • On the doctrine of last 1. What conservative things, there are two Christians generally main areas for us to agree on. focus on: 3. What conservative Christians generally disagree on

Slide 3: Areas of Agreement • Conservative Christians generally agree that: – Christ will return for His Church – Christ will judge everyone

Slide 4: Areas of Agreement • Conservative Christians generally agree that: – After the judgment, heaven or hell forever – The exact day of judgment is unknown to us

Slide 5: Areas of Disagreement • Conservative Christians generally disagree on: – Will there be a literal 1000 year reign of Christ on earth before the final judgment? – Will the church be “raptured” for a time? – The date of Revelation – The tribulation. What will be the quality of life for believers prior to Christ’s return?

Slide 6: Revelation 1:1-3 Think about the • What is the process by which the following questions revelation gets to as we read the John? “prologue” 1:1-3. • Who are the recipients of the revelation? • What is meant by “the time is near”?

Slide 7: Revelation 1:4-8 • What blessing is given to the churches? • Who gives this blessing?

Slide 8: Revelation 1:4-8 • What is meant by the 7 spirits who are before the throne? (See 4:5; Zech. 4:2, 6) • How are the 3 offices of Jesus Christ (prophet, priest and king) here ?

Slide 9: “Vision of the Son of Man” 1:9-20. • What are the circumstances of John’s life at the time of this revelation? • What and who did John see in his vision?

Slide 10: “Vision of the Son of Man” 1:9-20. • How did John respond? • How did the Lord respond to John’s action? • What are the seven stars in His hand?

Slide 11: NEXT WEEK LETTERS FROM JESUS CHAPTERS 2-3