The Greek name of the Bible book of Revelation, A·po·kaʹly·psis (apocalypse), means “Uncovering” or “Disclosure.” This name indicates the meaning of Revelation—it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Many of its prophecies are yet to be fulfilled.
Overview of the book ofRevelation
Introduction.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Messages from Jesus to the seven congregations.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
A vision of God on his throne in heaven.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
A series of visions, each one leading into the next:
Seven seals.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Seven trumpets, the last three of which introduce three woes.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Seven bowls, each containing a plague representing a divine judgment to be poured out on the earth.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Visions of the destruction of God’s enemies.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Visions of blessings from God for heaven and earth.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Conclusion.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Keys to understanding the book ofRevelation
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve God. While many associate the word “apocalypse” with great disaster, the book of Revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Revelation uses many “signs,” or symbols, that are not to be understood literally.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Many major entities and symbols in the book of Revelation are introduced earlier in the Bible:
Jehovah—“the true God in the heavens” and Creator of all things.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Jesus Christ—“the Lamb of God.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Satan the Devil—God’s adversary.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Babylon the Great—like ancient Babylon (Babel), an enemy of Jehovah God and his people and a source of religious lies.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
“The sea”—wicked mankind opposed to God.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Features corresponding to the ancient tabernacle used for God’s worship—including the ark of the covenant, the glassy sea (basin for washing), lamps, offerings of incense, and an altar of sacrifice.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Wild beasts—symbolizing human governments.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
Numbers used symbolically.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
The visions apply to “the Lord’s day,” which began when God’s Kingdom was set up in 1914 and Jesus began ruling as King. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.) We can therefore expect the main fulfillment of Revelation to be in our time.
To understand the book of Revelation, we need the same things that help us to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now., including wisdom from God and assistance from those who already understand it.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.Log in or register now..
