Revelation

Question 1

What event involving civic leaders occurred during the reign of Macrinus (217 CE)?

Answer 1

Five civic leaders prepared to sacrifice a bull at the temple to the emperor.

Question 2

What happened in Rome in 64 CE according to Tacitus?

Answer 2

Christ-followers were blamed for a fire in Rome, and many were crucified along the city’s roadways.

Question 3

What is the significance of the reconstructed Nero statue at the Domus Aurea, Rome?

Answer 3

The statue depicted Nero as the sun god, with a crown symbolizing the sun’s rays emanating from his head.

Question 4

How is Emperor Constantine depicted in terms of divine symbolism?

Answer 4

Constantine is depicted as the Sun God, with a crown emitting rays of the sun from his head.

Question 5

What was the reign period of Emperor Augustus?

Answer 5

Augustus reigned from 27 BCE to 14 CE.

Question 6

What was the reign period of Emperor Claudius?

Answer 6

Claudius reigned from 41 to 54 CE.

Question 7

What was the reign period of Emperor Nero?

Answer 7

Nero reigned from 54 to 68 CE.

Question 8

What was the reign period of Emperor Vespasian?

Answer 8

Vespasian reigned from 69 to 79 CE.

Question 9

What was the reign period of Emperor Titus?

Answer 9

Titus reigned from 79 to 81 CE.

Question 10

What was the reign period of Emperor Domitian?

Answer 10

Domitian reigned from 81 to 96 CE.

Question 11

When was the Book of Revelation written?

Answer 11

The Book of Revelation was likely written near the end of Domitian’s reign, as quoted by Irenaeus of Lyons.

Question 12

What is the imagery of the Son of Man in Revelation 1:12-16?

Answer 12

The Son of Man holds seven stars representing the seven churches and has a face shining like the sun (Helios/Sol).

Question 13

What is described in Revelation 17:1-6 and 17:9, 18?

Answer 13

Roma is depicted as monstrous, riding the seven-headed beast.

Question 14

What happens in Revelation 12:7-9?

Answer 14

Michael and his angels defeat Satan and his angels. Revelation 12:10-11 depicts the outcome of this victory.

Question 15

What is the significance of the Beast rising from the sea in Revelation 13:1-18?

Answer 15

The beast with the mortal wound represents Nero, and people are forced to worship its image/statue (Revelation 13:4,8,14-15).

Question 16

What was the reality regarding emperor veneration in the provinces?

Answer 16

The provinces, particularly in Turkey, were requesting to revere the emperor, not being forced to do so.

Question 17

What is the number of the Beast in Revelation 13:18?

Answer 17

The number of the Beast is 666, which can be calculated using Gematria by assigning numerical values to the letters of Nero Caesar’s name.

Question 18

What is Gematria?

Answer 18

Gematria is a system where each Hebrew letter has a numerical value, and words have numerical values based on the sum of their letters.

Question 19

What is the significance of the number 666 in Revelation?

Answer 19

The numerical value of the letters in “Nero Caesar” (נ ר ו ן ק ס ר) adds up to 666, which is associated with the Beast.

Question 20

What happens in Revelation 14:14-20?

Answer 20

Angels kill Israel’s enemies in a scene of divine judgment.

Question 21

What is the triumph described in Revelation 21:1-4 and 21:22-27?

Answer 21

The triumph of the Lamb (Jesus) is celebrated, and the new heaven and new earth are described, with the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down from heaven.