Introduction to the book of revelations Flashcards
What Aegean Sea island was the apostle John exiled to?
Patmos
which roman emperor put him there
Domitian
how many new testament books did John write
5
How old was John when we wrote revelations
90yrs
the book was written in about what year
95 A.D
what does the word revelation means?
disclosure, to unveil
What is the purpose of the book of revelations
to show unto his servants things which shortly must come to pass
what was commanded of john concerning revelations
record in a book what he saw and send it to the seven churches in Asia Minor
how did John see Jesus
standing in the midst of seven golden candlesticks representing the seven churches of asia
what does “angels” mean
messengers
what was Jesus holding in his right hand
seven stars representing “the angels of the seven churches”, pastors and spiritual leaders
describe johns vision of jesus
a robe that reached his feet, a golden sash around his chest, pure white hair, his feet symbolizing brass, and a two edged sword proceeding from his mouth
what did Jesus tell john to write about
what he had seen, things that are, and the things which shall be hereafter (past, present, and future events)
what verse gives us an outline for revelations
revelations 1:19
who is the book of revelations addressed to
God’s servants
