The Book of Revelation
Jesus Christ reigns and will return to defeat evil and make all things new.
- Author
- John, traditionally the apostle
- Date
- Probably c. AD 95
- Chapters
- 22
- Genre
- Prophecy
Summary
Revelation records a vision given to John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. It begins with a vision of the risen Christ and his messages to seven churches, commending their faithfulness and calling them to repentance.
John then sees God's throne and the Lamb who was slain, followed by visions of judgment and spiritual conflict described in vivid symbolic language. The book ends with Christ's victory, the defeat of evil, and the new heaven and new earth where God will wipe away every tear. It calls believers to faithful endurance and worship.
Outline
- Chapter 1 — The vision of the risen Christ
- Chapters 2–3 — Letters to the seven churches
- Chapters 4–5 — The throne of God and the Lamb
- Chapters 6–18 — Judgments and the conflict with evil
- Chapters 19–22 — Christ's victory and the new creation
Key Themes
Key Verses
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Start reading Revelation‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”