Book of Revelation
New TestamentApocalyptic / Prophecy

Book of Revelation

22

Chapters

404

Verses

John the Apostle

Author

AD 95

Date Written

Overview

Revelation unveils the ultimate victory of Christ over evil, the final judgment, and the glorious future awaiting believers in the new heaven and new earth.

Purpose

To encourage persecuted believers with the certainty of Christ's return and ultimate victory.

Historical Context

Written during Domitian's persecution, when Christians faced intense pressure to worship the emperor.

Name Origins

Greek

αποκάλυψις

Apokalupsis

“revelation, disclosure”

Key Themes

Return of ChristJudgmentVictoryWorshipNew CreationPerseverance

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Book Outline

Vision of Christ

1:1-20

Glorified Lord

Letters to Churches

2:1-3:22

Seven churches of Asia

Throne Room

4:1-5:14

Worship in heaven

Seals, Trumpets, Bowls

6:1-16:21

Judgments

Babylon's Fall

17:1-19:10

Judgment of evil

Final Victory

19:11-20:15

Christ's return

New Creation

21:1-22:21

Eternal state

Key Verses

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.”
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“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
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“Surely I come quickly. Amen.”
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