This course is designed to assist the student in gaining the basic understanding of the book of Revelation, presented by Dr. Brighton.
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001a. Method
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An introduction to how students are to prepare for the class using only Greek and no commentaries.
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001b. Prolegomena
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Revelation is about persecution, punishment and encouragement for Christians as we live in the End times.
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002a. The Purpose of Revelation
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Suffering is in response to God's Law and all will suffer Christian and unchristian alike.
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002b. The Relationship to the Bible
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Although Revelation does not quote from other parts of the Bible it uses Old Testament imagery to connect it to the promise of God.
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003a. Language and Style
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Revelation is written in simple Greek compared to Paul with Semitic influences affecting the style of the writing.
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003b. How to Interpret
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The thought pattern on which Revelations is written is a spiral view not a linear view of events.
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003c. Chapter 1 part 1
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Revelation 1 is the prologue for the book and gives connections back to the Old Testament.
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004a. Chapter One Part 2
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The finish of the prologue and John's view of Christ in his glory in heaven.
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004b. The Son of Man
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The meaning and importance that Christ referred to himself as the Son of Man throughout his ministry.
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005a. Chapter Two 1-7
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The seven letters were sent to the churches in Asia Minor and out to all the other churches.
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005b. Chapter Two 8-17
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The church at Pergamum is warned about ungodly actions and told to stand firm in the face of coming persecution.
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005c. Chapter Two 18-29
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The Old Testament character Jezebel is used to show the people how they have fallen away from Christ and are told judgement is coming.
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006a. Chapter Three 1-13
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The names of those who believe in Christ are written in the Book of Life.
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006b. Chapter Three 14-22
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God warns about lukewarm Christians and that they will not be saved.
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007a. Chapter Four 1-8
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An explanation of the 24 elders and the 4 living creatures in Revelation 4:1-8.
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007b. Chapter Four 9-11
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The 24 elders and 4 living creatures are worshiping God the Creator.
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007c. Chapter Five 1-14
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Christ is given all power in heaven and earth on his Ascension.
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008b. Chapter Six 9-17
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The fifth seal reveals those who have already died in Christ and the sixth seal shows the unbelievers at the end of the world.
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008c. Chapter Seven 1-8
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Those that believe will be saved and in the fullness of time which is what the 144,000.
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009a. Chapter Seven 9-17
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The glory of the church triumphant is presented in Revelation 7:9-17.
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009c. Chapter Eight 6-13
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The judgements to come on the earth because of man’s fall into sin.
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010a. Chapter Nine 1-12
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The first woe is locust with stingers to torment the people for their unbelief.
