The book of Revelation

Revelation 1:1-3

Introduction

1.    We often avoid the study of this book – too difficult

2.    God promises a 3-fold blessing on those who:

a.    Read – public oral reading of this book

b.    Hear – listens to the words being read

c.    Keep – obey the commands in this book

3.    In one sermon I can not cover all the details of the book of Revelation.

4.    A few years ago I wrote a commentary on this book – available on my website  http://searchersclass.net/Books/Revelation.htm

5.    I want to examine the purpose of this book.
 

Revelation – the word means:

1.    To reveal, open the curtain

2.    We are allowed to see what had been hidden

Stated reasons we need to study this book of the NT:

God sees their tears, pain and persecution.

Rev 7:17

Rev 21:4

Their prayers rule the world.

Rev 5:8

Rev 8:3-4

Their death is precious in His sight.

 Rev 20:4

Their final victory is assured.

 Rev 15:2-4

Their blood will be avenged.

 Rev 6:9-11   Sixth seal is the answer -  Rev 6:12-17

Christ rules forever.

 Rev 5:11-14

Christ is coming again to receive His own.

Rev 22:12-17