The thoughts and note material given on these pages are only a possible suggestion of the meaning, they must not be taken as inspired, however they are prayerfully prepared and compared with other similar material. There are many ways in which God’s Word can be analyzed and none must be taken in place of the Word of God itself.

Revelation

The Revelation of Jesus Christ as given to John The Apostle which God gave unto Him to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass, Rev 1:1.

Author: John the Apostle while in prison on the Isle of Patmos in the Aegean Sea.

Date: Tradition puts the date about A.D. 96. Persecution of the Christian is soon to burst on the Christians in Asia, and eventually everywhere. It was the official government was determination to destroy the church of Christ.

John is given a commission Rev 1:19. God is not trying to hide things, He is trying to reveal our future and show us what is to come.
Only God knows the future, Satan does not know the future Isaiah 46:9,10, though he has access to the scripture like us.

The writings cover three main area’s:-
1) A brief look at "things which thou hast seen."
2) "The things which are."
3) "The things which shall be hereafter.
The writings contain information which is often written in a symbolic way, it may have a literal meaning as well. The symbols and information John recorded in Revelation may not have been understood by John himself, but as we approach the end times they are becoming more obvious in meaning and it may now be possible to take them literately. For example the "Two Witnesses" in Rev 11:3-12 The whole world can see their dead bodies for three and half days, that was impossible in A.D. 96, but today we regularly watch news and sport from around the world as it happens via the satellite linking and broadcasting system.

1) The Rapture and departure of the saints Rev 4:1; 1 Thess 4:16-18. From this point there is no mention of the church until it comes down to earth with Jesus, Rev 19:1ff.
When will this happen? At any time, it does not depend upon any signs or prophecy being fulfilled.

2) Rise of the Beast and deception of the Devil. Rev 13:1-3.

3) Great Tribulation and Destruction of the Earth - 7 years long.

4) Armageddon and destruction of Beast Rev 16:13-16; Rev 19:11-16.

5) Millennium: Reign of peace under Jesus Rev 20:1-6.

6) Final Judgement and Doom of Lost Rev 20:11-15.

7) Final state and destiny of Man Rev 21:6-8.