Revelation Chapter 1:1-8
John is exiled to the Island of Patmos;
Persecution of the saints;
John sees Christ, the Alpha and Omega.
Who Wrote the Book of Revelation?
John opened the letter by stating his name and mentioning that he was in exile on the island of Patmos because of his Christian beliefs.
When Was the Revelation Accepted as Scripture
Few today would contest the claim that the book of Revelation has always been one of the most controversial books in the New Testament canon, and its reception by the early church was equally complicated. The story of Christ’s revelation to the Apostle John and its eventual acceptance into the New Testament canon of scripture is a fascinating one.
The Revelation is Meant to be Understood
Although Paul was specifically addressing the use of spiritual gifts in the Church, the eternal principles involved are easy to see.
Was John’s Vision Symbolic or Literal?
The process of mixing symbolic and literal images quickly becomes confusing and ultimately divisive. Few, if any, readers could come to a consensus or unity of faith. This study suggests that all of John’s images are symbolic and not literal, except for Christ’s direct comments and instructions to John.
Learning To Interpret Prophetic Images
Why are images and pictures used in prophetic writing? Why not just say what you mean? Is a picture truly worth a thousand words? Sometimes, yes!