Revelation 1-11

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Cover Series Title Copyright Contents General Editors’ Preface Acknowledgments and Dedication Permissions 1 I. Introduction A book of the Bible A book of the New Testament NT eschatology Not one stone The oikoumene Dating Revelation Structure Final notes 2 II. Apocalypse of Jesus Christ—Rev. 1:1–8 The order of unveiling John to seven churches 3 III.1. In Spirit on Patmos: One Like a Son of Man—Rev. 1:9-20: Jesus on Patmos John’s commission 4 III.2. In Spirit on Patmos: Messages to Seven Angels—Rev. 2:1–3:21: To the Angel of Ephesus To the angel of Smyrna Message to Pergamum To the angel of Thuateira Message to the angel of Sardis To the angel of Philadelphia Message to the angel of Laodicea 5 IV.1. In Spirit in Heaven: In Heaven’s Court—Rev. 4:1–5:14: Heaven’s temple, heaven’s court Open heaven Temple, court, command center Jeweled heaven Ancient Ones Seven lamps and a crystal sea Four living things Hymns of heaven The Lamb and the book The Lion-Lamb of Judah New song 6 IV.2. In Spirit in Heaven: Seven Seals—Rev. 6:1–8:6: Structure Four horsemen of the Apocalypse Victory Conflict Plunder and preservation Sword, famine, death The martyrs’ cry The end begins, and ends Sealing of the 144,000 Innumerable multitude Coals from the altar 7 IV.3. In Spirit in Heaven: Seven Trumpets—Rev. 8:6– 11:19 Seven trumpets Hail and fire Sea of blood Poisoned springs Plague on the sky Locorpions from the abyss Hippolion cavalry John the prophet Measuring the temple Temple, altar, court, city Two witnesses Seventh trumpet Bibliography Author Index Biblical Index Subject Index