Transcript Slide 1

Most people revere the Bible. In fact,
recent polls indicate that men and
women everywhere wish to understand
the Bible better. However for a
majority, the book of Revelation is a
major problem.
Its prophetic language and mysterious
symbols seem to defy comprehension,
so millions have given up ever
understanding it.
• Many feel that the book applies largely to
either the past or the future, and that,
furthermore, it is a closed, or sealed, book
and not meant to be understood by people
today.
• But the truth is that the book of Revelation
is not closed or sealed God's angel
commanded that it not be sealed,
(Revelation 22:10): Some of the most
important messages that God has ever
given are found in the book.
• Revelation is an open book It was written
especially for our times - the last days of earth's
history (Revelation 22:10-1 2), and a very
special blessing is pronounced upon all who
understand and heed the counsel of the book,
(Revelation 1:3; 22:7.)
• Revelation is really a summary of the entire
Bible, in which the main themes of Holy
Scripture are reviewed in order to stress their
importance. As an a embodies the mighty oak,
so Revelation embodies the great key points of
the, entire Bible.
How to Understand the Book of
Revelation
• Q.1) The book of Revelation
passed through five steps to
reach us. What are they?
– Revelation chapter 1 verses
5,11 & 19
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• A. God gave it to JESUS
• B. Jesus gave it to THE
ANGEL
• C. The angel gave it to JOHN
• D. John WROTE it down
• E. John sent the book to the
CHURCHES
How to Understand the Book of
Revelation
• Q.2) God promises a special
blessing to those who:
–Revelation chapter 1 verse 3
–HEAR, READ and KEEP the
things written in Revelation.
How to Understand the Book of
Revelation
• Q.3) Whom did Jesus say
the Scriptures reveal?
–John chapter 5 verse 39
–JESUS, HIMSELF
How to Understand the Book of
Revelation
• Q.4) When explaining prophecy,
what approach did Jesus use?
–Luke chapter 24 verse 25 – 27 &
32
–“He EXPOUNDED unto them in
ALL the SCRIPTURES the
things concerning HIMSELF.”
Communication by Symbols
• Q.5) What does Revelation
1:1 say the angel did to the
message of Revelation as he
gave it to John?
–“He SIGNIFIED it by His
angel unto His servant John.”
Communication by Symbols
• Q.6) How does Revelation 1:1
say that God presented the
message of Revelation to His
servant?
–“To SHOW unto his servants
things which must shortly
come to pass.”
Communication by Symbols
• Q.7) Why did Jesus speak in
parables and clothe the book
of Revelation in symbols?
–Luke 8:10
–“That SEEING they might not
SEE, and HEARING they
might not UNDERSTAND.”
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Communication by Symbols
• BEAST (Daniel 7:23) = Kingdom
• WATER (Revelation
17:15) = People
• DAY (Ezekiel 4:6) = Year
Authority of the Bible
• Q.8) How reliable are the
words of prophecy?
–2 Peter 1:16, 19
–“Were EYEWITNESSES of
His majesty… We have also
a more SURE word of
PROPHECY.”
Authority of the Bible
• Q. 9) God gives two warnings in
regards to interpreting prophecy.
What are they?
–1. 2 Peter 1:20
–2. Revelation 22:18,19
–1. “No PROPHECY is of PRIVATE
interpretation.”
–2. We are not to ADD to or TAKE
away from the words of this
prophecy.
Authority of the Bible
• Q.10) Since God says that
Revelation is not now, and never
has been sealed, why is it that so
many feel it is closed, sealed or
impossible to understand?
–Isaiah 29:10 – 14
–Satan’s strategy is to claim that
Revelation cannot be understood
because “it is SEALED” or because
we are not LEARNED.
Authority of the Bible
• Q. 11) How much of the
scripture is inspired?
–2 Timothy 3:16
–ALL
Authority of the Bible
• Q. 12) If we twist the scripture
to fit our own opinions and
preferences, what can be the
result?
–2 Peter 3:15,16
–OUR OWN DESTRUCTION
Four Important Keys
• Q.13) Four things are essential, if I
am to truly understand the Bible,
including Revelation. What are
they?
(i) 1 Corinthians 2:14
Spiritual things are SPIRITUALLY
discerned.
(ii) Revelation 21:6
I must “THIRST” for truth.
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(iii) 2 Timothy 2:15 & Acts 17:11
I must STUDY the Bible and TEST
all BELIEFS by its teachings.
(iv) Revelation 1:3
“If any man will DO HIS WILL he
shall KNOW of the DOCTRINE
whether it be of GOD.”
• Q. 14) What promises does Jesus
give to those who obey His word?
–Revelation 3:10
–He will keep them from the HOUR of
TEMPTATION
–Revelation 22:14
–They will have the right to the TREE
of LIFE and may enter in through the
GATES of the CITY.
• Q. 15) As the Holy Spirit of God shows you
great truths about Jesus from the book of
Revelation, are you willing to obey these truths?
Lesson One - Quiz
• True or False
• 1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ originated
with God the Father.
TRUE
• 2. One principle of Bible study is to let the
Bible explain itself.
TRUE
• 3. Three blessings are promised in chapter
one of Revelation.
TRUE
• 4. The purpose of the Revelation of Jesus
is to prepare a people for Christ’s soon
TRUE
return.
• 5. All scripture is inspired.
TRUE