Revelation

Have you struggled to read and understand the Book of Revelation? Do the many differing opinions and interpretations of the imagery and symbolism in Revelation leave you even more confused? Well, this Bible study of Revelation is very different! With a unique approach to reading the Book of Revelation in a vision-by-vision format, this study will bring clarity to the true message of Revelation - a message of hope and comfort. Does that surprise you? Revelation is a book of hope and comfort? Yes, it is!Many Christians avoid reading the Book of Revelation, because they find it confusing, upsetting and even terrifying. However, the Book of Revelation is crucial to our understanding of God's entire plan of salvation. If we consider the repeated phrase in Revelation "these words are trustworthy and true" (Rev. 21:5, 22:6 ESV), we can begin to understand that God's message is not a message of doom and gloom, or confusion and fear. In the pages of Revelation, Jesus gives us a message of comfort, hope, and great anticipation. If we approach it the right way, Revelation will fill our hearts with confidence and enliven our faith. What this Bible study is NOT: -A chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Revelation.-An exhaustive commentary on the Book of Revelation.-A verse-by-verse interpretation of all the symbolism, imagery or hidden meanings.-A predictive conclusion on how the last days will transpire. What this Bible study IS: -A vision-by-vision study of the Book of Revelation.-A simple timeline of the visions in Revelation to aid understanding.-A continuous focus on the most important message of Revelation - Jesus, the Victorious Lamb of God!The great and final day of Jesus' return will be a day of immense joy, and one that all believers can anticipate with trust and hope and assurance. That is why we can't ignore Revelation, or avoid it, or doubt its importance for us today. God's purpose, His plan, His love and faithfulness, are proven again and again, down through the centuries, demonstrated in every book of the Old and New Testaments, and brought to a beautiful conclusion in Revelation.