Outline of Revelation

Introduction

The book of revelation is the final one in the bible and coincidentally also one that gives a description of how the world will come to an end in Jesus’ second coming. It was written by John and this is confirmed through the mention of his name severally in Revelation’s chapters.

This book is divided into four major parts and having an understanding of these can be very helpful to a theological scholar who is studying it.

The first section of the book of Revelation is the Introduction.
This is followed by a series of visions letters to seven churches in Asia are written
The third section is about prophecies of how the end of world including signs that attest to its nearing.
The fourth part is the conclusion where the Author as well as God presents their final submissions to the reader.

The Introduction Revelation 1 vs. 1-20

The first part of this introduction is focused on the application of the term revelation. The author describes the origins of the prophesies contained in the book as Jesus Christ himself. This part also beseeches the reader to take heed of the contents of the message that is contained. John also passes regards to the churches contained in the Asian districts. Following these greetings, he addresses these seven churches namely Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. In this address, he mentions the angels or spirits that represent these churches (Krell, 2003).

Chapter seven of this book prophesies Jesus’ second coming and the fact that it will be evident to all who will be on earth at that time. The last part of this introduction talks about Jesus being glorified in his second coming. This is done through graphic description of how Jesus will come back as well as the cosmic events that will accompany him (Sola Scripture, n.d.).

The visions of the seven scrolls addressing the seven churches from Revelation 2-3 vs. 22

This part focuses on the churches in Asia Minor and the different issues that the Spirit of God wanted them to address. This is done through the mention of specific issues that are being experienced in these churches.

The first church that is mentioned is the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2 vs., 1-7

This is the church that forgot its first love. The first thing that John does is to acknowledge the churches’ angel or divine leadership. He then commends them for their hard work and other toils that they have done in the name of God. After this, the church in Ephesus is rebuked because of the fact that they had forgotten their first love. This is in reference to the fact that they have fallen from their previous glory.

The letter to the church in Smyrna Revelation 2 vs. 8-11

This congregation is told that prosecution is imminent for them. The first part of this letter to Smyrna exhorts them for their patience despite the challenges that they are facing as well as the tenacity in all this. Following this, the church is told of prosecution that they will face. They are however told not to be afraid (Kenison, 2009).

The church in Pergamum Revelation 2 vs. 12-17

This church is commanded to repent urgently or face God’s wrath for their sins. Those who heed this call are promised good tidings.

The Church in Thyatira Revelation 2 vs. 18-29

The main issue that was facing this church was the presence of a false prophetess and this is what they were warned to be watchful about.

The Church in Sardis, Revelation 3 vs. 16

This community of believers had fallen asleep and their spirituality had dulled thus making them ineffective.

The church in Philadelphia Revelation 3 vs. 10

They had been patient through the hardships that came with being Christians during that day and age.

The church in Laodicea Revelation 3 vs. 14

The church in Laodicea had grown lukewarm and hence somewhat indifferent in the spiritual fight thus greatly angering God.

Visions of the end of the age that brought forth a new heaven and a new earth Revelation 4-20

This is a continuation of visions revealed to John and the first one in this series is that of the Seven Seals. He first sees heaven and then Jesus in all his glory being the one appointed to open the seals. In total, there are seven seals that Jesus proceeds to open.

There is also the vision of the seven trumpets which are sounded in succession signifying different cataclysmic events. The first four trumpets announce human sufferings through plagues. The fifth trumpet signifies the devil’s turn to torment the earth. The sixth is used to expose the falsehoods that Satan has used to deceive those who are in the church. The seventh and final trumpet in this vision shows God and Jesus emerging victorious (Christian Inconnect, 2001).

The fourth vision is one that has seven different visions within it. The first one features a great red dragon, second has a beast from the sea, third is a beast from the earth, fourth is that of the lamb and the 144000, fifth we have the three angels, then the harvest of God and finally there is a vision of God’s seven angels who carry out the final seven plagues.

The fifth vision shows the last seven plagues such as false teachings, attacks by the beasts and finally the destruction of the earth and all of God’s enemies.

The sixth vision that John writes about is that of victory over the Anti-Christ.

The final vision is about the Church of Christ claiming victory as Christ takes away the devil’s power to deceive men. There is also the emergence of a new heaven, a new earth, a New Jerusalem and John’s vision where he sees the restoration of paradise as it was in the beginning.

Conclusion of the book of Revelation-Revelation 22 vs. 6-21

In this part of the book of Revelation, Jesus through John does a recap of all the items that have been revealed through the author’s visions. Jesus begins by reassuring his believers of his second coming. This is followed by the instructions that John was given about the revelation. Jesus again reiterates his promise about returning to earth. Jesus also confirms through testimony that his angel indeed ensured the revelation’s contents reached the seven churches. After the church welcomes Jesus to come, he signs off with promises as well as final warnings to the believers. John too signs off with a benedictory message to the churches of Christ (Swindoll, 2013).

References

Christian Inonnect (2001) An Overview of the Book of Revelation. Retrieved from http://www.christianinconnect.com/revelation.htm on March 29, 2013

Kenison, F. (2009) A brief Summary of Revelation. Retrieved from http://www.biblestudybooksfree.com/briefsummary.htm on March 29, 2013

Krell, K. (2003) The book of Revelation- An Overview. Retrieved from http://bible.org/seriespage/book-revelation-overview on March 29, 2013

Sola Scripture (n.d.) Revelation Commentary- An overview of the book of Revelation. Retrieved from http://www.revelationcommentary.org/overview.html on March 29, 2013

Swindoll, C. (2013) Revelation- What’s the Big Idea. Retrieved from http://www.insight.org/ministry/bible/revelation.html on March 29, 2013

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