Book of Revelation Summary
Today’s topic will cover a summary of what the apostle John was describing in the Book of Revelation. Have you ever wondered what it all means? We pray these synopses of the chapters may open up your spiritual understanding. John has given us an account of what is happening in heaven and what is happening on earth. It appears the things we read may be simultaneous events. While the house of Israel and the rest of the people of God are in heaven, they can see the fall of Babylon and all those who submitted to this dark kingdom and the events that lead to their ultimate demise.
Chapter 1 – is an introduction of the One who is speaking
Chapter 2 – 3 – letters to actual churches but they also represent people in the churches (the many followers of Christ)
Heaven
Chapter 4 – we are given a glimpse of heaven with the multitude of people who have been saved
Chapter 5 – we are given a description of who is worthy to open the seals and the moments leading up to the wrath upon the enemies of God. Seals have been used to close something until it is time to reveal them. Kings would put seals upon letters to be delivered were only opened by the one who should look upon it. God the Father has given Jesus the right to open warnings and events that lead to the release of His own wrath.
Judgment
Chapter 6 – is a general order of judgment for the ones considered “the unbelievers”. It gives a vision of the righteous ruler, sin, justice upon sin, and finally death and hell, (the result of what will be received when His wrath is released.) There is a warning from heaven to protect Israel and the followers of Christ before death and hell. The martyred ones in heaven ask for vengeance upon their deaths. Then the actual day of wrath upon earth and what it will be like for those who are still present.
Heaven
Chapter 7 – is a view from heaven seeing the house of Israel first, then the multitudes from all nations
Earth
Chapter 8 – the events that occur on earth when the trumpets are blown. Trumpets have been used when there is an important announcement to make, often used by kings to their countrymen. In this chapter, the trumpets are announcing warnings and events that will happen if they are not heeded.
Chapter 9 – continuation of the 5th-6th trumpets
Holy City
Chapter 10 – there is a pause to focus on specific details of what happened in the Holy City of Jerusalem just before everyone is taken up to heaven
Chapter 11 – the final believers accept Jesus (saved) and the 7th trumpet blows
History
Chapter 12 – a brief history of what the mother of Jesus went through and the persecution of the remnant seed of the church
Chapter 13 – a brief focus on who the beast, and antichrist are
Chapter 14 – shows the Lord and the 144,000 standing on Mount Sion in Jerusalem. A summary is given of the events that will take place. The break down of events are known as “woes” and a spiritual description of what is happening on earth is given, the details of who the evil doers are and their demise.
Heaven – their answered prayers
Chapter 15 – is a view from heaven as everyone sees the destruction taking place on earth
Chapter 16 – the judgments shown when the bowls are poured. They show the same destruction as chapter 5 and chapter 8. Bowls in the Bible have been used symbolically as prayers. The prayers of the righteous will be getting answered
Kingdom of Darkness
Chapter 17 – further details explain who the whore is that caused people to be unfaithful to God
Chapter 18 – the fall of the dark city she reigns over
Chapter 19 – the actual day the Lord returns and brings His wrath to capture the enemy and throw the beast and antichrist into the Lake of Fire
Chapter 20 – Satan is bound and rewards are given to the followers of Christ
New Beginning
Chapter 21 – description given of the New Heaven, New Earth and New Jerusalem
Chapter 22 – the tree of life in the center of the New Jerusalem
The book of Revelation is an account regarding the people of God and the punishment the enemies of God will be receiving. Some people may see who are the actual people/countries that come against the Lord’s people. This is an interpretation merely observing what the Word of God states. This is why we, followers of Christ, need each other to understand God’s Word. The bible states iron sharpens iron. We pray this give you new clarity. Be blessed until the next time…
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 KJV
