revelation

Theme: Before being given the details of God’s future plan for this world, God comforts His people by giving John a vision of the state of things in heaven.

Theme: We can be deceived by affluent materialism into apathy toward our Master.

Theme: The church that is faithful to Jesus—though rejected by men—is accepted by Him.

Theme: A church can look outwardly alive to the world, but be dead in the sight of the Lord.

Theme: The holy Son of God loves the purity of His church, and promises to deal with any ‘hidden’ immorality that He sees within it.

Theme: The church that suffers persecution for Christ is pleasing to Him; and receives His commendation and encouragement.

Theme: The Lord Jesus warns that, when His church in the world begins to behave like the world, He will take action.

Theme: Before giving the vision of the turmoils before His coming, we’re given a clear vision of the majesty of the King.

Theme: The formal greeting of this book sets the focus on the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Theme: The first three verses of Revelation give us a basic introduction to this book.