The Book of Revelation- “most discussed, most debated, sometimes even most hated”

Important Notes-it is the literature of a minority community in their experience of powerlessness. It is basically a justification of God in the face of powerlessness and oppression.

Seeing it in its proper theological construct: “Eschatology -Apocalyptic” -this book is for those who believe, this book was not meant to turn the hardened of hearts but to empower the overly softened of spirits

Introducing Revelation:New Testament Prophecy isn’t just a far away thing!

Authorship: JohnAudience: Circulated amongst churches mentioned in letterGenre: Letter/ProphecySpiritual Issues: Struggles/Hopelessness/FearCultural Issues at Time of Writing: Roman Power Cult, Imperial Leadership, Young/Fledgling Church

Counting on God- or 1,2,3,4 Apocalypse More!1-Unity, Oneness, Onlyness2-witnesses, beasts, representatives3-God’s number, trinity, Holiness, Relationship/Community4-completeness, God’s creation, the world6-man, humanity, darkened humanity7-perfection of God in something, fullness of...10-completion, fullness 12- God’s People or Rule of Kingdom or Tribes24-covering of man’s fullness

So it’s not the end of the world.... or is it.. sometimes it is hard to know with everything going on, governments failing, nations warring, children starving, people hurting, babies crying, fish drowning, rivers spawning mutant animals... yup the world may not be ending but everything seems to be changing... so what do we do... where do we turn?... is this the end?

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Apocalyptic literature in the BibleApocalyptic is the literature of the people of God in their experience of powerlessnessApocalyptic arise in situations where God seems far removed, the righteous are at risk, and the world seems chaotic, out of control. It is written to recast reality; to say that God continues to guide historyOT Books- Daniel and EzekielNT Books-Revelation

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