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New Testament Basics – 5
Introduction of the last book of the New Testament – Revelation
Author- Apostle John
Written to the 7 Churches in Western Asia Minor [modern Turkey]
Dated- Around 95 A.D.
Theme- Encouraging the faithful to stand firm amidst persecution and not to compromise, since Christ’s return is imminent and he will deliver the righteous and judge the wicked.
Number 7 is used 52 times in this book.
This book is interpreted in 4 ways
1. Preterist view- All events in the book have taken place in the 1st century.
2. Historicist view- Events in book are from Patmos to the end of history.
3. Futurist view- Book speaks of the end times.
4. Idealist view- Book with symbolic pictures of victory of good over evil.
Key Word- Revelation of the return of Jesus Christ.
Content- John in Patmos, Vision of the resurrected Christ, Letters to the seven churches, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 bowls, Destruction of Babylon, 2 Resurrections, Lake of fire, Final judgment of Satan, New heaven and new earth, New Jerusalem.
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