The Book of Revelation

An introduction to the book. It includes the historical setting, timing and purpose, a discussion of the four most popular methods of interpretation and a verse-by-verse commentary of chapter one. The key verse, “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later” (Rev. 1:19) divides the book into its three sections, and this study covers section one, the things John had seen.

The Seven letters to Seven Churches. Covers the four levels of application of these letters from Jesus; historical, admonitory to churches, admonitory to individuals, and prophetic. Also includes insights gained by the author’s visits to the actual location of these seven churches. Part 1 of 2.

The Seven letters to Seven Churches. Covers the four levels of application of these letters from Jesus; historical, admonitory to churches, admonitory to individuals, and prophetic. Also includes insights gained by the author’s visits to the actual location of these seven churches. Part 2 of 2.

The Rapture of the Church. Visit the Throne of God and learn the mystery of the 24 Elders. The Four Cherubim (living creatures) are introduced and compared with the Camp of Israel and the 4 Gospels.

Witness the greatest real estate transaction in history. How did Satan gain control of the world and how did Jesus get it back? Also, the church’s first worship service in Heaven.

Revelation 6 introduces the Seal Judgments. It’s still early in the End Times Scenario but already things are getting rough. The first four judgments are symbolized by the famous Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and before they’re finished 1/4th of the world will be adversely affected. Many will die as martyrs and there’ll be great signs in the heavenlies. Those who dwell on Earth will know that the Day of God’s Wrath has come.

Revelation chapters 7-9 cover the first group of 144,000 (there are two), the Great Multitude of tribulation martyrs with their unique destiny, and the seventh seal, which introduces the second cycle of God’s wrath, called the Trumpet Judgments. Six of the seven Trumpet Judgments are unleashed on Planet Earth in chapter 9.

The seven thunders … what do they say?
The two witnesses … who are they?
The third temple … where is it?
We take an in depth look at these pressing questions especially regarding the third Temple. It’s not where you think!

With the 7th trumpet, the Lord is set to possess His Kingdom. But first the usurper must be unseated. Phase one is to kick him out of Heaven. Then the campaign for Planet Earth can begin in earnest. Picking up at chapter 11:15, we see Heaven rejoicing, Satan retreating, the Jews fleeing, and the anti-Christ appearing.

Another group of 144,000 appears in Heaven. Who could they be? Three angels give mankind his last warnings, and then the final cycle of judgments is visited upon planet Earth. The Bowl Judgments complete, not begin, God’s Wrath.

With the conclusion of the bowl judgments we’ve seen the end of the Great Tribulation. Now we’ll back up a little and get the detail on Babylon’s Three Dimensional Destruction; religious, commercial, and governmental. Remember the verse from Rev. 16:19? God remembered Babylon the Great and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the fury of his wrath. Well, chapters 17-18 will give us the blow-by-blow.

With the Lord on His throne and Satan bound, you’d think peace would finally prevail forever. But even with mankind’s three major excuses for disobedience all gone, his problems are still not solved. Is there any circumstance under which natural man can live a life pleasing to God?

Having carried the themes of Satan’s destiny and the judgment of unbelievers to their conclusion at the end of the Millennium, John returns to its beginning to describe the Kingdom in more detail. First the New Jerusalem and then the refreshed Planet Earth. A beautiful overview of what’s in store for us.