THE BOOK OF REVELATION THE BOOK OF REVELATION ApocalypseApocalypse ( (Greek: : apokálypsisapokálypsis; "lifting of the veil" or ; "lifting of the veil" or

"revelation;" is a disclosure of something hidden from "revelation;" is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. to be lifted.

Revelation: 1 a panoramic view of 2000 years of Revelation: 1 a panoramic view of 2000 years of Church History; The Millennium (1000 years) and the Church History; The Millennium (1000 years) and the KingdomKingdom

Chapters 1-3 deals with the Church/Bride Chapters 1-3 deals with the Church/Bride Chapter 4-19 deals with Israel as a nation; Reveals the Chapter 4-19 deals with Israel as a nation; Reveals the

Sealed/Opened Book. Show activities in Heaven Sealed/Opened Book. Show activities in Heaven Chapter 19-22 is both together Chapter 19-22 is both together Hebrews 11:39-40Hebrews 11:39-40

The Fivefold Division of the The Fivefold Division of the BibleBible

The old testament has for its subject the King and The old testament has for its subject the King and His coming Kingdom, In promise and prophecyHis coming Kingdom, In promise and prophecy

The four Gospels the kingdom offered and rejected. The four Gospels the kingdom offered and rejected. The King crucified.The King crucified.

The Acts and earlier Pauline epistles; the King and The Acts and earlier Pauline epistles; the King and Kingdom reoffered and rejected by the Dispersion Kingdom reoffered and rejected by the Dispersion in Romein Rome

The Latter Pauline Epistles; the King made head The Latter Pauline Epistles; the King made head over all things to the Churchover all things to the Church

The Apocalypse; the Kingdom set up with Divine The Apocalypse; the Kingdom set up with Divine judgment, in power/glory. The King judgment, in power/glory. The King enthronedenthroned

Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; passing away; 77 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden hidden wisdomwisdom which God predestined before the ages to our which God predestined before the ages to our glory; glory; 88 the wisdomthe wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; crucified the Lord of glory; 99 but just as it is written, but just as it is written,

   “   “THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND AND whichwhich HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.” ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.”

  For to us God revealed For to us God revealed themthem through the Spirit; for the Spirit through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. searches all things, even the depths of God. 1111 For who among men For who among men knows the knows the thoughtsthoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the in him? Even so the thoughtsthoughts of God no one knows except the of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Spirit of God. 1212 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, freely given to us by God, 1313 which things we also speak, not in which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, [[

e]]combining spiritual combining spiritual thoughtsthoughts with spiritual with spiritual wordswords. .

The Unveiling Chapter OneThe Unveiling Chapter One 1 – Revelation of Jesus Christ 1 – Revelation of Jesus Christ 2 – John is scribe and servant 2 – John is scribe and servant 3 – The Blessing pronounced 3 – The Blessing pronounced 4 – The Salute to the Church 4 – The Salute to the Church 5 – The Announcements 5 – The Announcements 6 – The Supreme Deity of Jesus Christ 6 – The Supreme Deity of Jesus Christ 7 – The Patmos Vision 7 – The Patmos Vision 8 – The 7 Fold Glory of His Person 8 – The 7 Fold Glory of His Person Therefore write the things which you have seen, Therefore write the things which you have seen,

and the things which are, and the things which and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things.will take place after these things.

Writer is John Writer is John

Between A.D. 95-96 Between A.D. 95-96 Isle of Patmos – 30 miles off the coast of Asia Isle of Patmos – 30 miles off the coast of Asia Minor, in the Aegean Sea, just opposite of the Minor, in the Aegean Sea, just opposite of the church at Ephesus where John was the Pastor church at Ephesus where John was the Pastor Rocky Island full of serpents, scorpions and Rocky Island full of serpents, scorpions and lizards lizards Used like Alcatraz was in this day – criminals Used like Alcatraz was in this day – criminals were exiled to this place, stayed until they died were exiled to this place, stayed until they died Why was John there? Verse 9, for the WORD of Why was John there? Verse 9, for the WORD of GOD and for the GOD and for the TESTIMONY OF JESUS TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST CHRIST

Before going they boiled him in a vat of oil for 24 Before going they boiled him in a vat of oil for 24 hours, called him applied false charges and sent him hours, called him applied false charges and sent him to Patmosto Patmos

• • IN THE SPIRIT IN THE SPIRIT – God can use you, – God can use you, ON ON THE THE LORDS DAYLORDS DAY- caught up in the Spirit and - caught up in the Spirit and Shown the Shown the coming of the Lord and the Judgments coming of the Lord and the Judgments

• • Voice as of a Trumpet – a trumpet always Voice as of a Trumpet – a trumpet always announces the approaching of something – announces the approaching of something – somebody somebody – a great one is approaching – a great one is approaching

• • Alpha & Omega – Alpha & Omega – First First & & Last Last – – Greatest Greatest Revelation is of the Supreme Deity of the Lord Revelation is of the Supreme Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Recognizing the Overcoming King Jesus Christ. Recognizing the Overcoming King

The Anointing, Message and The Anointing, Message and MessengersMessengers

Seven Golden LampstandsSeven Golden Lampstands Seven Spirits of GodSeven Spirits of God Sevenfold Revelation of His GlorySevenfold Revelation of His Glory Seven ChurchesSeven Churches Seven MessengersSeven Messengers

2 Corinthians 4:6: "For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

Seven Golden LampstandsSeven Golden Lampstands

The Representation of Christ through 7 Church Ages The Representation of Christ through 7 Church Ages Zechariah 4…Continual flow of Oil in each age. Moses & Zechariah 4…Continual flow of Oil in each age. Moses &

ElijahElijah Midst of Lampstand (Church Ages), saw “Midst of Lampstand (Church Ages), saw “One like the One like the

Son of ManSon of Man” “” “God in human fleshGod in human flesh” – ” – Jesus Christ Jesus Christ in in every age.every age.

Directly Related to Daniel 7—The Ancient of Days Directly Related to Daniel 7—The Ancient of Days First introduced in Exodus 25. Moses made it according First introduced in Exodus 25. Moses made it according

to the pattern shown to him in heaven.to the pattern shown to him in heaven. Only source of light in the Holy PlaceOnly source of light in the Holy Place The Seven Lampstands symbolize God represented as The Seven Lampstands symbolize God represented as

the Seven Spirits before the Thrown.the Seven Spirits before the Thrown. Made from a single piece of gold representing the Divine Made from a single piece of gold representing the Divine

Nature.Nature.

The Seven Spirits of GodThe Seven Spirits of God Isaiah 11:2-- Spirit of the Lord; Spirits of wisdom and Isaiah 11:2-- Spirit of the Lord; Spirits of wisdom and

revelation; Spirits of counsel and might; Spirits of revelation; Spirits of counsel and might; Spirits of knowledge and reverential awe.knowledge and reverential awe.

The Eyes of the Lord--- Zechariah 3:9; Zachariah 4:10. The Eyes of the Lord--- Zechariah 3:9; Zachariah 4:10. For who has despised the day of small things? But For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the [d]plumb these seven will be glad when they see the [d]plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel—these are the eyes of line in the hand of Zerubbabel—these are the eyes of

the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earththe LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth.. Revelations 5:6---And I saw between the throne (with Revelations 5:6---And I saw between the throne (with

the four living creatures) and the elders a Lamb the four living creatures) and the elders a Lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth. 7 And He came and took the book out of all the earth. 7 And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.

The Unveiling of Jesus as The Unveiling of Jesus as King/Judge King/Judge

The Sevenfold Revelation of His GloryThe Sevenfold Revelation of His Glory

1. 1. His Hair As White Snow

2. 2. His Eyes as Flames of Fire

3. 3. Feet of Burnished Bronze 4. Voice as the Sound of Many Waters 5. In His Right Hand– Seven Stars 6. Out of His Mouth--Two-edged Sword 7. Face Like the Sun  

Hebrews 1:1-3 teaches us: "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high .

His body also was like beryl, his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult. Daniel 10:6

His Hair As White Snow  The symbolic depiction of this image involving the Lord's hair

communicates the supreme wisdom by which He judges the affairs of mankind. The people of Israel vividly remembered the Glory once resident in their nation through the leadership of Solomon. The Heavenly impartation of wisdom given to this king became legendary. Nonetheless, a greater than Solomon has now come. The One who is the very source of all wisdom will judge from the books of heaven involving the issues of mankind and the restoration of lost heritage.

  Both John and Daniel saw the purity of God's wisdom in His justice

portrayed through hair as white as snow. He revealed Himself as the suffering lamb, now we will see demonstrations of the overcoming King who comes to wage war with His enemies and render justice. –Revelations 19:11

Acts 17:30-31—Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, Acts 17:30-31—Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all God is now declaring to men that all peoplepeople everywhere should everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.

His Eyes as Flames of Fire  The penetrating and fiery eyes of Jesus the Just Judge have

seen all that has taken place in the realm of mankind. Nothing has escaped His notice nor have the motives and thoughts resident in the hearts of people. Our thoughts are louder in heaven than our words on the earth.

  The eyes of God have roved to and fro throughout the

earth to record every act of righteousness and document every injustice committed against the heritage of Christ. Not one will go without restitution and restoration. The Sevenfold Spirit of God are the all-seeing eyes of God. For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel— these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth. –Zechariah 4:10

Feet of Burnished Bronze His feet of burnished bronze represents His right to stand in His feet of burnished bronze represents His right to stand in

judgment. Bronze is a very hard substance that has been tried by judgment. Bronze is a very hard substance that has been tried by fire. The sinless, spotless son of God endured the harshness and fire. The sinless, spotless son of God endured the harshness and recompense of iniquity and transgression on behalf of lost mankind. recompense of iniquity and transgression on behalf of lost mankind. The fiery furnace of God's wrath against sin was heaped upon the The fiery furnace of God's wrath against sin was heaped upon the Lord Jesus. He took it to the cross and won the right to release Lord Jesus. He took it to the cross and won the right to release justice in the earth.justice in the earth.

His feet will stand upon the land and sea to surrender justice in the His feet will stand upon the land and sea to surrender justice in the realm of man. The prophet Moses prophetically saw the Lord coming realm of man. The prophet Moses prophetically saw the Lord coming in His glory revealing the attributes of both mercy and justice. As in His glory revealing the attributes of both mercy and justice. As the Lord passed before Moses He declared His eternal qualities of the Lord passed before Moses He declared His eternal qualities of compassion and grace. He is slow to anger and abounding in compassion and grace. He is slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth. He extends mercy and forgiveness to lovingkindness and truth. He extends mercy and forgiveness to thousands, pardoning iniquity, transgression and sin but he will by thousands, pardoning iniquity, transgression and sin but he will by no means leave the guilt of sin unpunished. no means leave the guilt of sin unpunished.

If sin and transgression has been released to the Lord Jesus through If sin and transgression has been released to the Lord Jesus through His blood then there remains no judgment for sin. Justice then His blood then there remains no judgment for sin. Justice then relinquishes blessings, favor and grace to the righteous.relinquishes blessings, favor and grace to the righteous.

Voice as the Sound of Many Waters

  Waters very often symbolically points to the multitudes of peoples

and nations. Likewise, His Voice is the voice of ultimate authority and power. Throughout the ages a prophetic message has been delegated and entrusted to each generation through the messengers of Heaven. There has been an allotted portion of Heavenly Manna deposited throughout each juncture of church history.

The prophet Daniel in his prayer of repentance acknowledged that the people of his day did not obey the Voice of the Lord presented to them through the His servants the prophets. He acknowledged,

nor have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in His teachings which He set before us through His servants the prophets— Daniel 9:10

When the day of justice arrives, every voice that has declared the revelation of God to their generation will be sounded as one. That voice will be the voice of the Holy Spirit rendering justice.

In His Right Hand– Seven Stars

The Holy Spirit has utilized the agency of man to articulate His Voice. The seven stars are the ambassadors of Heaven who carried and imparted the revelation of Jesus to their generation. The Scriptures plainly emphasize the meaning of the seven stars as messengers.

  Clearly, the apostle Paul was a messenger and voice to the early

church who worked in cooperation with the Holy Spirit and the host of heaven. The message was oftentimes communicated to him and the apostle John through spiritual beings who embodied the revelation of God. That pattern continued throughout the Church ages and will be emphasized in this day. An accentuation of this reality has been plainly recorded in history. Martin Luther was a messenger to his day bringing the restoration of truth that the just shall live by faith. The progressive recovery of lost heritage continued through the messengers of the next generation including John Wesley, George Whitefield, John Knox and many others.

  Finally, this generation will experience a company of messengers who

not only impart a truth but embody the Truth. That is our promise and legacy.

Two-edged Sword  The Living Word is quick and powerful and sharper than a

two-edged sword. Only the Lord can separate spirit from soul. He is the one who discerns the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. The Lord Jesus has the unique ability to examine and weigh our motives to determine if we are capable of carrying the authority of Heaven to our generation.

  It is His intent and desire to live in and among His people

bringing the revelation of Himself and His Word. The book of Revelations depicts the Lord Jesus coming on a white horse with the declaration that He is faithful and true. Embroidered on His garment is the depiction of His person— the Word of God. The Word became flesh and dwelt among mankind. He once again desires to do the same through His body.

Face Like the Sun Resident in the Lord are manifold Holy attributes. Many

people still envision the Lord as a baby in a manger. However, He is now an awesome, victorious, overcoming King— great is His power and authority to be administered and experientially apprehended on the earth in a demonstration of His victory.

The Son of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings to bring a fresh revelation of His Person to the earth. The residue of Glory resting on Moses after his face-to-face encounters with God overwhelmed the people of Israel. He was forced to cover his face because of the tangible impartation of Heavenly virtue that he transported. How much more in this generation when the Lord demonstrates His victory and imparts His Glory not only upon, but within His Bride. Christ in us— the hope of Glory. This endowment will come to those who view him with an unveiled face.