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An introduction to the book of Revelation.
Revelation was written by the apostle John
about 96 C.E.
while he was in exile
on the island of Patmos.
The book of Revelation is closely linked
to the first book of the Bible, Genesis.
Genesis tells us how Paradise was lost;
Revelation tells us
how Paradise will be regained.
Revelation can be viewed as being divided
into 16 visions covering 22 chapters.
In chapters 1 to 3,
John is told to write messages
to seven congregations,
which are in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum,
Thyatira, Sardis,
Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
In chapters 4 and 5,
John sees a vision of Jehovah on his throne.
God hands a scroll sealed with seven seals
to the Lamb,
who is the glorified Christ.
In chapter 6,
Jesus breaks open six of the seals.
As he breaks open the first four seals,
four symbolic horsemen ride forth.
The rides of the last three
result in war, famine, and death.
In chapter 7,
John observes four angels
holding back the winds of destruction
until all spiritual Israelites are sealed.
The apostle also sees
an innumerable, multinational crowd
that has come out of the great tribulation.
Did you know?
At Genesis 3:15,
God foretold
that the offspring of a symbolic woman
would crush the head of the serpent
that induced Adam and Eve
to rebel against God.
Revelation exposes that “original serpent”
as Satan the Devil,
who used a snake
to incite the rebellion in Eden.
The symbolic woman’s offspring
proved to be primarily the Messianic King,
Jesus Christ.
Others were foretold
to rule with him in heaven.
Revelation says that these corulers
would number 144,000.
In chapters 8 and 9,
the Lamb opens the seventh seal.
John sees seven angels with seven trumpets.
The trumpet blasts announce expressions
of God’s judgment on mankind.
In chapters 10 and 11,
a strong angel gives John a little scroll,
which he is commanded to eat.
John is then told
to measure the temple sanctuary,
after which he observes
the experiences of God’s two witnesses.
Then the seventh angel blows his trumpet,
and loud voices announce:
“The kingdom of the world
has become the Kingdom
of our Lord and of his Christ.”
In chapter 12,
John observes the birth of a son
who is quickly taken away
to God and to his throne
and the hurling of Satan and his angels
to the earth.
Then in chapter 13,
John sees fearsome beasts
that dominate mankind.
Chapter 14 shows
the Lamb standing on Mount Zion
with the 144,000.
In chapters 15 and 16,
seven angels pour out God’s anger
on the earth
by means of seven golden bowls.
Here we learn
that God’s great war against the nations
will be fought
at a symbolic place called Armageddon.
Chapters 17 and 18
describe a drunken prostitute
called Babylon the Great,
who is riding a scarlet-colored wild beast.
However, the beast, with its ten horns,
turns on the prostitute and devastates her.
In chapter 19,
John sees Jesus and his heavenly armies
annihilate the wicked.
The final three visions
contained in chapters 20 to 22
describe the abyssing of Satan,
the Thousand Year Reign of Christ,
the earthly resurrection,
and the everlasting destruction
of both human and spirit rebels.
John also sees the glorious New Jerusalem
and “a river of water of life . . .
flowing out from the throne
of God and of the Lamb.”
The banks of the river
are lined with “trees of life.”
As you read the book of Revelation,
note how the complete fulfillment
of God’s promise at Genesis 3:15
is described in prophetic visions;
see how God, by means of Christ,
will remove all wickedness;
and see how Jehovah’s will
is going to be done forever on earth
as it is in heaven,
thanks to God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to Revelation
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Introduction to Revelation

An introduction to the book of Revelation.
Revelation was written by the apostle John
about 96 C.E.
while he was in exile
on the island of Patmos.
The book of Revelation is closely linked
to the first book of the Bible, Genesis.
Genesis tells us how Paradise was lost;
Revelation tells us
how Paradise will be regained.
Revelation can be viewed as being divided
into 16 visions covering 22 chapters.
In chapters 1 to 3,
John is told to write messages
to seven congregations,
which are in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum,
Thyatira, Sardis,
Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
In chapters 4 and 5,
John sees a vision of Jehovah on his throne.
God hands a scroll sealed with seven seals
to the Lamb,
who is the glorified Christ.
In chapter 6,
Jesus breaks open six of the seals.
As he breaks open the first four seals,
four symbolic horsemen ride forth.
The rides of the last three
result in war, famine, and death.
In chapter 7,
John observes four angels
holding back the winds of destruction
until all spiritual Israelites are sealed.
The apostle also sees
an innumerable, multinational crowd
that has come out of the great tribulation.
Did you know?
At Genesis 3:15,
God foretold
that the offspring of a symbolic woman
would crush the head of the serpent
that induced Adam and Eve
to rebel against God.
Revelation exposes that “original serpent”
as Satan the Devil,
who used a snake
to incite the rebellion in Eden.
The symbolic woman’s offspring
proved to be primarily the Messianic King,
Jesus Christ.
Others were foretold
to rule with him in heaven.
Revelation says that these corulers
would number 144,000.
In chapters 8 and 9,
the Lamb opens the seventh seal.
John sees seven angels with seven trumpets.
The trumpet blasts announce expressions
of God’s judgment on mankind.
In chapters 10 and 11,
a strong angel gives John a little scroll,
which he is commanded to eat.
John is then told
to measure the temple sanctuary,
after which he observes
the experiences of God’s two witnesses.
Then the seventh angel blows his trumpet,
and loud voices announce:
“The kingdom of the world
has become the Kingdom
of our Lord and of his Christ.”
In chapter 12,
John observes the birth of a son
who is quickly taken away
to God and to his throne
and the hurling of Satan and his angels
to the earth.
Then in chapter 13,
John sees fearsome beasts
that dominate mankind.
Chapter 14 shows
the Lamb standing on Mount Zion
with the 144,000.
In chapters 15 and 16,
seven angels pour out God’s anger
on the earth
by means of seven golden bowls.
Here we learn
that God’s great war against the nations
will be fought
at a symbolic place called Armageddon.
Chapters 17 and 18
describe a drunken prostitute
called Babylon the Great,
who is riding a scarlet-colored wild beast.
However, the beast, with its ten horns,
turns on the prostitute and devastates her.
In chapter 19,
John sees Jesus and his heavenly armies
annihilate the wicked.
The final three visions
contained in chapters 20 to 22
describe the abyssing of Satan,
the Thousand Year Reign of Christ,
the earthly resurrection,
and the everlasting destruction
of both human and spirit rebels.
John also sees the glorious New Jerusalem
and “a river of water of life . . .
flowing out from the throne
of God and of the Lamb.”
The banks of the river
are lined with “trees of life.”
As you read the book of Revelation,
note how the complete fulfillment
of God’s promise at Genesis 3:15
is described in prophetic visions;
see how God, by means of Christ,
will remove all wickedness;
and see how Jehovah’s will
is going to be done forever on earth
as it is in heaven,
thanks to God’s Kingdom.


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