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Reading Revelation

Reading revelation chronologically

1. Title – “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” (1:1-3).
   1. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ because God gave this revelation to Jesus Christ (1:1).
   2. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ because it would show the bond-servants of Jesus Christ the things which must soon take place (1:1).
   3. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ sent His angel to signify it to His bond-servant, John (1:1).
   4. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ because it is a testimony that came from Him in the same sense that it is the word that comes from God (1:2).
   5. It is a revelation of Jesus Christ because it contains a blessing for those who read, hear, and keep its prophecy, for the time of its fulfillment is near (1:3).
2. Letters to the seven churches of Asia (1:4-3:22).
   1. Author is John and the recipients are the seven churches (1:4).
   2. The letter brings grace and peace from the Trinity (1:4-5a).
      1. God the Father (“from Him who is and who was and who is coming”) (1:4).
      2. God the Holy Spirit (“from the seven Spirits who are before His throne” – seven Spirits in this context because there are seven churches here; the Holy Spirit is that person of the Trinity who is immediately with each local church as Paraclete, one alongside to help, in a way the other Persons of the Trinity are not; see John 14:16-18, 16:5-7) (1:4).
      3. God the Son (“and from Jesus Christ [Anointed One]”) (1:5a).
         1. The faithful witness (Prophet).
         2. The firstborn of the dead (Priest).
         3. The ruler of the kings of the earth (King).
   3. The letter ascribes glory to God the Son (1:5b-8).
      1. He loves us (1:5b).
      2. He released us from our sins by His blood (1:5b).
      3. He has made us a kingdom of priests in relation to God His Father (1:6).
      4. Eternal glory and dominion belongs to Him (1:6).
      5. He is coming with the clouds (1:7).
         1. Every eye, even those who pierced Him (Israel), will see Him (1:7a).
         2. All the tribes of the earth (Gentiles, a second category distinguishable from those who pierced Him) will mourn over Him (1:7b).
         3. The plan for this coming and its effects is fixed (1:7c).
      6. He is God (1:8).
         1. The I am (1:8a).
         2. The Alpha and Omega (1:8a; see 1:17).
         3. The Lord God (1:8a).
         4. Like God the Father (1:4), “the one who is and who was and who is coming” (1:8b).
         5. The Almighty (1:8c).
   4. The letter was a book or scroll (1:9-11).
      1. John wrote the book (1:9-10).
         1. Brother of the seven churches (1:9).
         2. Fellow-partaker with the seven churches in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus (1:9).
         3. Located on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus (see v. 2; 1:9).
         4. In the Spirit on the Lord’s Day (1:10).
         5. Heard a loud voice that sounded like a trumpet (1:10).
      2. The book (1:11).
         1. The book would be written by John and contain what He saw (1:11).
         2. The book would be sent to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia (1:11).
   5. The letter comes from the Son of Man (1:12-18, 20).
      1. He is in the middle of golden lampstands, which are the local churches (1:12-13a, 20).
      2. He wears a robe to His feet with a golden sash (1:13b).
      3. His head and hair are white (1:14a).
      4. His eyes are a flame of fire (1:14b).
      5. His feet glow like bronze in a furnace (1:15a).
      6. His voice sounded like many waters (1:15b).
      7. He held seven stars in His right hand, which are the angels of the seven churches (1:16a, 20).
      8. A sharp two-edged sword came out of His mouth (1:16a).
      9. His face was like the sun shining brightly (1:16b).
      10. He provides assurances for a frightened John (1:17-18).
          1. He is the first and the last (1:17b).
          2. He is the living One (1:18a).
          3. He was dead, but He is now alive forevermore (1:18b).
          4. He has the keys of death and of Hades (1:18).
   6. The letter will contain three forms of content (1:19).
      1. The things that John had seen up to that point in his experience (1:19a; the introductory matter of chapter 1).
      2. The things that are (1:19b; the letters to the churches dealing with church-age issues).
      3. The things which will take place after the things that are (1:19c; post-church-age events).
   7. The letter to the church at Ephesus (2:1-7).
      1. Christ’s glory (v. 1).
         1. He holds the seven stars in His right hand (v. 1a).
         2. He walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands (v. 1b).
      2. Christ’s commendation (vv. 2-3).
         1. He knows their works, labor, and patience (v. 2a, 3, 6).
         2. He knows their stand against false apostles (v. 2b).
         3. He appreciates their hatred of the deeds of the Nicolaitans (v. 6).
      3. Christ’s concern (v. 4-5).
         1. They had left their first love (v. 4).
         2. Remember (v. 5a).
         3. Repent (v. 5b).
         4. Do the first works (v. 5c).
         5. Do so before He quickly removes your lampstand from its place (v. 5d).
      4. Christ’s reward (v. 7).
         1. A reward for all to hear (v. 7a).
         2. A reward available to all the churches (v. 7b).
         3. A reward for overcoming (v. 7c).
         4. A reward that consists of eating of the tree of life in the midst of the paradise of God (v. 7d).
   8. The letter to the church at Smyrna (2:8-11).
      1. Christ’s glory (2:8).
         1. The first and the last (2:8a).
         2. Who was dead and is alive (2:8b).
      2. Christ’s commendation (2:9).
         1. He knew their works, tribulation, poverty (though they were really very rich) (v. 9a).
         2. He knew the blasphemy of their enemies (v. 9b).
      3. Christ’s concern (2:10).
         1. Do not fear suffering (v. 10a).
         2. Be faithful to death to receive the crown of life (v. 10b).
      4. Christ’s reward (2:11).
         1. A reward for all to hear (v. 11a).
         2. A reward available to all the churches (v. 11b).
         3. A reward for overcoming (v. 11c).
         4. A reward that consists of not being hurt by the second death (v. 11d).
   9. The letter to the church at Pergamum (2:12-17).
      1. Christ’s glory (v. 12).
         1. He has the sharp sword with two edges (v. 12).
      2. Christ’s commendation (v. 13).
         1. They dwelt where Satan’s throne is (v. 13a).
         2. They held fast His name (v. 13b).
         3. They did not deny the faith (v. 13c).
         4. They stood by the faithful martyr, Antipas (v. 13d).
      3. Christ’s concern (vv. 14-16).
         1. Tolerance for the doctrine of Balaam (v. 14).
         2. Tolerance for the doctrine of the Nicolaitans (v. 15).
         3. Repent, or He will come quickly unto thee and fight against them with the sword of His mouth. Evidently, the warning involves the threat of collateral damage here (v. 16).
      4. Christ’s reward (v. 17).
         1. A reward for all to hear (v. 17a).
         2. A reward available to all the churches (v. 17b).
         3. A reward for overcoming (v. 17c).
         4. A reward that consists of the opportunity to eat the hidden manna, to receive a white stone containing a new name that no one else knows ( v. 17d).
   10. The letter to the church at Thyatira (2:18-29).
       1. Christ’s glory (v. 18).
          1. The Son of God (v. 18a).
          2. He has eyes like a flame of fire (v. 18b).
          3. His feet are like fine brass (v. 18c).
       2. Christ’s commendation (v. 19).
          1. He knew their works, charity, service, faith, patience, and works (v. 19a).
          2. He knew their progress (v. 19b).
       3. Christ’s concern (vv. 20-25).
          1. Toleration for the prophetess Jezebel (vv. 20-21).
          2. The followers of her must repent or experience great tribulation (v. 22).
          3. Her children will die (v. 23a).
          4. All churches will know that He searches the reins and the hearts and gives recompense according to one’s works (v. 23b).
          5. Hold fast until His coming resisting compromise with Jezebel (vv. 24-25).
       4. Christ’s reward (vv. 26-29).
          1. A reward for overcoming (v. 26a).
          2. A reward for keeping His works unto the end (v. 26b).
          3. A reward that consists of reigning with Him over the nations with a rod of iron (vv. 26c-27).
          4. A reward that consists of the morning star (v. 28).
          5. A reward for all to hear (v. 29a).
          6. A reward available to all the churches (v. 29b).
   11. The letter to the church at Sardis (3:1-6).
       1. Christ’s glory (v. 1a).
          1. He has the seven Spirits of God (v. 1a).
          2. He has the seven stars (v. 1b).
       2. Christ’s concern (v. 1b-3). [Note that the concern and commendation are reversed here, perhaps because those receiving the commendation were so few in number.]
          1. He new their works, that they had a name that they were alive, but they were dead (v. 1b).
          2. Be watchful and strengthen the things about ready to die (v. 2a).
          3. Their works had not been perfect [completed/finished?] before God (v. 2b).
          4. Remember, hold fast, and repent (v. 3a).
          5. If you do not watch, He will come upon them as a thief in the night, meaning when they are not ready (v. 3b).
       3. Christ’s commendation (v. 4).
          1. A few names had not defiled their garments (v. 4a).
          2. They are worthy to walk with the Lord in white (v. 4b).
       4. Christ’s reward (vv. 5-6).
          1. A reward for overcoming (v. 5a).
          2. A reward that consists of being clothed in white raiment (v. 5b).
          3. A reward that consists of being confessed before His Father in heaven and before His angels rather than being blotted out of the book of life (v. 5b).
          4. A reward for all to hear (v. 6a).
          5. A reward available to all the churches (v. 6b).
   12. The letter to the church at Philadelphia (3:7-13).
       1. Christ’s glory (v. 7).
          1. He is He that is holy and true (v. 7a).
          2. He has the key of David, who opens and no man shuts, and who shuts and no man opens (v. 7b).
       2. Christ’s commendation (v. 8).
          1. He knew their works (v. 8a).
          2. He would set before them an open door that no man could shut (v. 8b).
          3. He knew they had kept His work and did not deny His name, even though they had but little strength (v. 8c).
       3. Christ’s concern (vv. 9-11).
          1. He promises victory over the synagogue of Satan (v. 9).
          2. He promises to keep them from the hour of tribulation that will come upon all the world (v. 10).
          3. He promises to come quickly, so hold fast and do not lose your crown (v. 11).
       4. Christ’s reward (vv. 12-13).
          1. A reward for overcoming (v. 12a).
          2. A reward that consists of being made a pillar in His temple (v. 12b).
          3. A reward that consists of being labeled with the name of His God, the name of His God’s city, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from His God, and His new name (v. 12b).
          4. A reward for all to hear (v. 6a).
          5. A reward available to all the churches (v. 6b).
   13. The letter to the church at Laodicea (3:14-22).
       1. Christ’s glory (v. 14).
          1. He is the Amen (v. 14a).
          2. He is the faithful and true witness (v. 14b).
          3. He is the beginning of the creation of God (v. 14c).
       2. Christ’s concern (vv. 15-20).
          1. He knew that their works were lukewarm, and it made Him sick (vv. 15-16).
          2. He knew their ignorance about the nature of their own spiritual need (vv. 17-18).
             1. They needed His gold tried in the fire so that they could be rich (v. 18a).
             2. They needed His white raiment to cover the shame of their nakedness (v. 18b).
             3. They needed His eye-salve so that they could see (v. 18b).
          3. He chastens those whom He loves (v. 19a).
          4. They must be zealous, repent, and open the door to let Him in again (vv. 19b, 20).
       3. Christ’s reward (vv. 21-22).
          1. A reward for overcoming (v. 21a).
          2. A reward that consists of sitting with Him in His throne, just like He did with His Father (v. 21b).
          3. A reward for all to hear (v. 22a).
          4. A reward available to all the churches (v. 22b).
3. Heaven’s throne (4:1-11).
   1. The revelation of heaven’s throne (4:1-2a).
   2. The Occupant of heaven’s throne (4:2b-3).
   3. The accompaniments of heaven’s throne (4:4-7).
   4. The worship before heaven’s throne (4:8-11).
4. The Great Tribulation (5:1-19:5).
   1. Heaven’s scroll (5:1-6:17).
      1. John saw the problem of the scroll – no one worthy (5:1-5).
      2. John saw the One worthy (5:6-10).
      3. John saw heaven’s reaction to the worthy One (5:11-14).
      4. Seven seals – the opening of the scroll (6:1-14).
         1. Seal one – a conqueror (vv. 1-2).
         2. Seal two – world war (vv. 3-4).
         3. Seal three – inflation and famine (vv. 5-6).
         4. Seal four – death (vv. 7-8).
         5. Seal five – the cry of martyrs for justice (vv. 9-11).
         6. Seal six – meteors (vv. 12-14).
      5. Reaction on earth (6:15-17).
   2. 144,000 Jewish bond-servants on earth (7:1-8; 14:1-5).
      1. They are sealed as they stand with the Lamb (7:1-8, 14:1).
      2. They are able to sing as they stand with the Lamb (14:2-3).
      3. They are unblemished as they stand with the Lamb (14:4-5).
         1. Sexual purity (14:4a).
         2. Obedient discipleship (14:4b).
         3. True speech (14:5a).
         4. Redemption (14:3b, 4c).
   3. Bond-servants in heaven from every nation (7:9-17).
      1. Our home is a place populated by an innumerable multitude (vv. 9, 13-14).
      2. Our home is a place where God is glorified (vv. 10-12).
      3. Our home is a place protected from the ravages of sin (vv. 15-17).
         1. Heaven is protected from earth’s sinful lack of service (v. 15a).
         2. Heaven is protected from earth’s sinful separation from God (v. 15b).
         3. Heaven is protected from earth’s sinful suffering (vv. 16-17).
      4. Excursus: Comparison of the innumerable multitude with the 24 elders.
         1. Similarities
            1. Both come from every ethnic background imaginable (7:9 – multitude; 5:9 – elders).
            2. Both are clothed in white raiment (7:13 – multitude; 4:4 – 24 elders).
            3. Both are clothed in white because they have been washed in the redeeming blood of the Lamb (7:14 – multitude; 5:9 – 24 elders).
            4. Both are safely worshipping in the throne room of God and of the Lamb (7:15-17 – multitude; 5:13 – every creature worships).
         2. Differences
            1. The 24 elders have thrones around about God’s throne (4:4 – the innumerable multitude stands before the throne – 7:9).
            2. The 24 elders have crowns of gold on their heads (4:4 – the innumerable multitude have palm branches).
            3. The 24 elders have harps and golden vials full of fragrance, which are the prayers of the saints, perhaps the results of their own prayers (5:8).
            4. The 24 elders are made kings and priests and they reign with their Sovereign on the earth during the millennial kingdom (5:10 – the innumerable multitude serve God night and day in the heavenly temple during the millennium).
         3. Conclusion: 24 elders and the innumerable multitude are saints raptured prior to the Great Tribulation (7:14 may be translated, “have come away from the Great Tribulation”). They differ in terms of their rewarded role in the millennium due to their differing levels of faithfulness during the church age (faithfulness unto death – Rev. 2:10; holding fast to what you have – Rev. 3:11).
   4. The seven trumpet judgments (8:1-11:19).
      1. The high priest angel and preparations to sound the trumpets (8:1-6).
         1. God’s work of judgment will produce silence (8:1).
         2. God’s work of judgment will be prepared beforehand (8:2).
         3. God’s work of judgment will answer prayer (8:3-5).
            1. Saints never pray alone – “the prayers of all the saints” (v.3).
            2. The prayers of saints bring God great delight – “the smoke of the incense . . . ascended before God” (v. 4).
            3. The prayers of saints are delivered by a Great High Priest – “another angel stood at the altar [of incense] . . . having a golden censer” (v. 3).
         4. God’s work of grace will intensify God’s work of judgment (8:5-6).
      2. Trumpets 1 through 4 (8:7-13).
         1. Future literal judgments of trumpets 1-4.
            1. Trumpet 1 – hail with fire mixed with blood; nuclear war? (v. 7).
            2. Trumpet 2 – burning mountain hits the sea; asteroid? (vv. 8-9).
            3. Trumpet 3 – star contaminating fresh water; airburst meteorite? (vv. 10-11).
            4. Trumpet 4 – darkness; atmospheric obstructions? (v. 12).
         2. Present spiritual blessings of judgment withheld.
            1. None of these things will happen on their own – a sovereign Lord is in control.
            2. God’s judgment is just because we are His creatures (v. 9).
            3. We are warned that the results of sin are bitter (v. 11).
            4. Living for the things of the earth is futile (v. 13).
      3. Trumpet 5 – the first woe – Satan unleashed (9:1-12).
         1. The locust-scorpions have a leader who destroys (vv. 1-2, 11).
         2. The locust-scorpions have likenesses that intimidate (vv. 7-10).
         3. The locust-scorpions have limitations that encourage (vv. 3-6).
      4. Trumpet 6 – the second woe (9:13-11:14).
         1. The woe of the sixth trumpet – world war (vv. 13-19).
         2. The woe of the hardened human heart of sin (vv. 20-21).
         3. The regal angel and the conclusion of the trumpet judgments (10:1-11).
            1. The appearance of the angel exhibits the glory of Christ the King (v. 1).
            2. The possession of the angel exhibits the glory of Christ the King (vv. 2, 5-7).
            3. The commands of the angel exhibit the glory of Christ the King (vv. 3-4, 8-11).
         4. Measuring heaven’s temple (11:1).
            1. To measure God’s temple correctly, we need the right measuring-rod (v. 1a).
            2. The place of His dwelling (v. 1b).
            3. The place our prayers go (v. 1c).
            4. The place where worship is expected (v. 1d).
         5. The outer court trampled (Daniel’s abomination of desolation) and the two witnesses (11:2-14).
            1. Their witness will be empowered by the Holy Spirit (vv. 2-4).
            2. Their witness will be vindicated by God’s judgment (vv. 5-6).
            3. Their witness will be victorious over God’s enemies (vv. 7-12).
            4. Their witness will bear fruit to the glory of God (vv. 13-14).
      5. Trumpet 7 – the claim upon the kingdoms of the earth (11:15-19).
         1. The kingdom’s of this world become Christ’s the day the 7^th trumpet sounds (11:15).
         2. The elders worship on that day (11:16-17a)
            1. True worship entails humility.
            2. True worship entails thanksgiving.
            3. True worship entails theology.
         3. God’s enemies are defeated on that day (11:17b-18).
            1. Psalm 2:7 speaks of this victory in terms of the resurrection of Christ.
            2. Jesus took in hand his great power when He died and rose again (cp. Matt. 4:8-10; Phil. 2:6-11).
         4. God’s servants are rewarded on that day (11:18b; Luke 19:1-27).
            1. They are prophets (bold witness).
            2. They are saints (holy lives backing up that witness).
            3. They are those who fear God’s name rather than man.
            4. They do what Jesus did at Zacchaeus’s house in Luke 19.
         5. God’s glory is revealed on that day (11:19; Mark 8:38).
   5. The war for the woman and child (12:1-12:17).
      1. Christmas themes from heaven (12:1-6).
         1. God’s love for Israel is a Christmas theme from heaven (vv. 1-2).
         2. Satan’s hatred for Israel is a Christmas theme from heaven (vv. 3-4).
         3. Christ’s victory over Satan is a Christmas theme from heaven (vv. 5-6).
      2. The dragon’s doom (12:7-17).
         1. The dragon is doomed because he fights against God’s heaven (vv. 7-10a).
         2. The dragon is doomed because he accuses God’s justified (vv. 10b-12a).
         3. The dragon is doomed because he attacked God’s protected ones (vv. 12b-17).
   6. Two beasts (13:1-18).
      1. The first beast – the horrific kingdom of Daniel 7 embodied in the antichrist (vv. 1-10).
         1. Satan’s first wild animal is a powerful kingdom (vv. 1-2).
         2. Satan’s first wild animal is an influential miracle-worker (vv. 3-4).
         3. Satan’s first wild animal is a blasphemous God-hater (vv. 5-7).
         4. Satan’s first wild animal is a cause for concern (vv. 8-10).
      2. The second beast – the false prophet (vv. 11-18).
         1. Satan’s second wild animal counterfeits the true Christ (vv. 11-12).
         2. Satan’s second wild animal counterfeits true miracles (vv. 13-14).
         3. Satan’s second wild animal counterfeits true worship (Daniel’s abomination of desolation; v. 15).
         4. Satan’s second wild animal counterfeits the true name (vv. 16-18).
   7. The victory of the 144,000 (14:1-5).
      1. They are sealed standing with the Lamb (14:1).
      2. They sing a new song standing with the Lamb (14:2-3).
      3. They are unblemished standing with the Lamb (14:4-5).
   8. How the angels will preach the gospel (14:6-13).
      1. The angels will preach the gospel because God is worthy of worship, and so must we (vv. 6-7).
      2. The angels will preach the gospel because God is wrathful in judgment, and so must we (vv. 8-11).
      3. The angels will preach the gospel from the safety of the sky, but we must do so facing dangers on the ground (vv. 6, 12-13).
   9. The sickle of the Son of Man (14:14-20).
      1. Both as the Son of Man with sickle in hand and as the Lord of the harvest, Jesus is King of heaven and earth (v. 14).
      2. Both as the Son of Man with sickle in hand and as the Lord of the harvest, Jesus deals with a ripened harvest (vv. 15-18).
      3. Both as the Son of Man with sickle in hand and as the Lord of the harvest, Jesus causes blood to flow outside the city (vv. 18-20).
   10. The bowl judgments (15:1-16:21).
       1. God’s holy justice (15:1-8).
          1. God’s holy justice satisfies His great and awesome wrath against evil and sin (vv. 1, 5-8).
          2. God’s holy justice rights every wrong suffered by His people (vv. 2-3).
          3. God’s holy justice has revealed His righteous acts that save (vv. 3-4).
       2. The seven bowls of wrath (16:1-21).
          1. The bowls of wrath demonstrate God’s power in judgment (vv. 1-21).
             1. Bowl 1 – sores on men and women with the mark of the beast who had worshipped his image (vv. 1-2).
             2. Bowl 2 – oceans turned to blood and the death of all alive in them (v. 3).
             3. Bowl 3 – bodies of fresh water turned to blood (v. 4).
             4. Bowl 4 – global warming/solar radiation (vv. 8-9a).
             5. Bowl 5 – painful darkness on the kingdom of the beast (v. 10).
             6. Bowl 6 – preparations for Armageddon (vv. 12-16).
                1. Topological preparation (v. 12, 16).
                2. Spiritual preparation (vv. 13-14).
                3. A last chance for blessing (v. 15).
             7. Bowl 7 – storms, earthquake, and hail (vv. 17-21a).
          2. Heaven’s response to God’s powerful judgments (vv. 1-7).
             1. Heaven sees that man is worthy to be judged (vv. 2, 6).
             2. Heaven sees that Jesus Christ is worthy to judge (vv. 1, 3-5, 7).
          3. Man’s response to God’s powerful judgments (vv. 8-21).
   11. The corruption and doom of Babylon (17:1-18:24).
       1. The verdict rendered in the judgment of Babylon (17:1-6).
          1. Babylon is judged to be a drunken whore (17:1-2). The idolatry of worldly pleasures and the lust of the flesh.
          2. Babylon is judged to be filthy rich (17:3-4). The idolatry of worldly possessions and the lust of the eyes.
          3. Babylon is judged to be a shameless blasphemer (17:5-6). The idolatry of worldly pride, the pride of life.
       2. An explanation of the mystery of Babylon (17:7-18).
          1. The angel explains the origin and destiny of Babylon (17:7-12).
          2. The angel explains the purpose and plan of Babylon (17:13-18).
          3. The angel explains how to overcome Babylon (17:8,14).
       3. A description of the fall of Babylon (18:1-8).
          1. Babylon’s fall is determined by heaven (18:1-2a, 5, 8b).
          2. Babylon’s fall is the work of an unseen enemy (18:2b).
          3. Babylon’s fall is a consequence of worldly desires (18:3, 7-8a).
          4. Babylon’s fall is a danger to God’s people (18:4).
       4. Responses to the fall of Babylon (18:9-24).
          1. Earth’s response to the fall of Babylon (18:9-19).
             1. Earth responds with great sorrow (“weeping”).
             2. Earth responds with great surprise (“in a single hour”).
             3. Earth responds with great fear (“standing afar off”).
          2. Heaven’s response to the fall of Babylon (18:20-19:5).
             1. Heaven responds with great joy (18:20).
             2. Heaven responds with great clarity (18:21-24).
             3. Heaven responds with great worship (19:1-5).
5. Fulfillment of the Revelation of Jesus Christ (see 1:3; 19:6-22:5).
   1. The marriage supper of the Lamb (19:6-10).
      1. The glory of the marriage supper of the Lamb (19:6-7a).
      2. The garments of the marriage supper of the Lamb (19:7b-8).
      3. The invitations of the marriage supper of the Lamb (19:9-10).
   2. The second coming of Christ (19:11-16).
      1. The names of the coming Christ.
         1. “Faithful and True” (19:11).
         2. A name which no one understands but Him (19:12).
         3. “The Word of God” (19:13).
         4. “The King of kings and Lord of lords” (19:16).
      2. The appearance of the coming Christ.
      3. The accomplishments of the coming Christ.
      4. The companions of the coming Christ.
   3. The battle of Armageddon (19:17-21).
      1. The battle is the gruesome end of flesh (vv. 17-18).
      2. The battle is an act of self-defense (v. 19).
      3. The battle is a consequence of truth (vv. 20-21).
   4. The millennial kingdom (20:1-10).
      1. The end of the dragon (20:1-3, 7-10).
         1. The dragon will be arrested and imprisoned (20:1-3).
         2. The dragon will be temporarily released (20:3b, 7-9).
         3. The dragon will be eternally tormented (20:10).
      2. The nature of the millennium (20:4-6).
         1. The beginning of Christ’s earthly reign.
            1. A period of God’s authority imposed on earth (v. 4a).
            2. A period of reward for faithful servants (vv. 4, 6).
            3. A period tragically missed by many (v. 5).
         2. Scripture on the millennium (Luke 1:30-33).
            1. Life lived with Jesus (John 14:1-3).
            2. Life lived totally sinless (Isa. 32:1-5, 15-18).
            3. Life lived in a wonderful garden (Rom. 8:19-23).
   5. The Great White Throne judgment (20:11-15).
      1. The final judgment will be universal (vv. 11-12a).
      2. The final judgment will be by the books (vv. 12b-13).
      3. The final judgment will be final (vv. 14-15).
   6. The New Jerusalem, heaven, and earth (21:1-22:5).
      1. The God of eternity (21:1-8).
         1. The God of eternity is the great Creator (vv. 1, 5a).
         2. The God of eternity is the Husband of His people (vv. 2-4).
         3. The God of eternity is the Keeper of promises of Scripture (vv. 5b-7).
         4. The God of eternity is the Holy One (v. 8).
      2. The Jerusalem of eternity (21:9-27).
         1. The Jerusalem of eternity is a holy city (vv. 9-11).
         2. The Jerusalem of eternity is a labeled city (vv. 12-14).
         3. The Jerusalem of eternity is a big city (vv. 15-17).
         4. The Jerusalem of eternity is an adorned city (vv. 18-21).
         5. The Jerusalem of eternity is God’s home (vv. 22-23).
      3. The nations of eternity (21:24-22:5).
         1. The nations of eternity are saved (21:24-27).
         2. The nations of eternity live (22:1-3a).
         3. The nations of eternity worship (22:3b-4).
         4. The nations of eternity reign (22:5).
6. Epilogue for faithful and true sayings  (22:6-21).
   1. Blessed is he who keeps God’s words (22:6-13).
      1. These words bless us because they come from God (vv. 6-7).
      2. These words bless us because they teach us how to worship God (vv. 8-9).
      3. These words bless us because they define the difference between right and wrong (vv. 10-11).
      4. These words bless us because they tell us Who is coming quickly (vv. 12-13).
   2. Blessed is he who washes his robes (22:14-17).
      1. Those whose robes are washed are blessed with a right to enter (vv. 14-15).
      2. Those whose robes are washed are blessed with a glorious Savior (v. 16).
      3. Those whose robes are washed are blessed with power for a mission (v. 17).
   3. The saints’ “Amen!” (22:18-21).
      1. Respond to Revelation by faithfulness to the local church (v. 16).
      2. Respond to Revelation by submitting to the Scripture (vv. 18-19).
      3. Respond to Revelation by looking for Jesus’ imminent return (v. 20).